APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

APRIL 2024 UPDATE: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Team Seafood NS Bursary Program. High school and post-secondary students working within the seafood sector can be eligible for a $1,500 bursary.

Have questions? Contact Brandy MacDonald, HR Project Officer (902) 742-6167 or brandy@nsfsc.ca

The Team Seafood Nova Scotia Bursary Program assists Nova Scotia seafood processing plants, aquaculture operations and fish harvesters in addressing labour market challenges in their communities by increasing the recruitment of students as employees. The initiative supports Nova Scotia students gain work experience and earn funds to further their education and studies.

INTERESTED? APPLY TO ONE OF THE PARTICIPATING SEAFOOD PROCESSING, AQUACULTURE OR HARVESTING EMPLOYERS:


ShanDaph Oysters Company Inc

Philip Docker
902-928-8581
636 Big Island Road, Merigomish, NS B0K 1G0

Scotia Harvest Inc

Michelle Wagner
902-245-6528
12538 NS-217, Seabrook, NS B0V 1A0

Ship’s Lobster Pound (2005) Limited

Heather Nickerson
902-723-2525
6649 Highway 3, Woods Harbour, NS B0W 2E0

A&L Seafoods Ltd

Dave Johnston
902-733-2154
20 Minto Street, Louisbourg, NS, B1C 1L1

IMO Foods

Phil Leblanc
902-742-3519
26 Water Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1K8

Clearwater Seafoods LP (Highland Fisheries)

Rita Watson
902-849-6016
60 Bell Street, Glace Bay, NS B1A 2J5

Love Me Fish & Lobster Inc

Alex MacDonald
902-386-2981
311 Bayfield Beach Road, Afton Station, NS B0H 1A0

Emery Smith Fisheries Ltd

Jeremy Smith
902-723-2115
5309 Highway #3, Shag Harbour, NS B0W 3B0

R. I. Smith Lobster Co. Ltd

Jonathan Sears
902-723-2380
201 West Bear Point Rd, Shag Harbour, NS B0W 3B0

North Bay Fisherman’s Co-op

Lisa vandeWiel
902-863-4988
23 Wharf Road, Ballantyne's Cove, NS B2G 2L2