About this role
Competition # : 49729 Department: Fisheries and Aquaculture Location: HALIFAX Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: ¿10-Sep-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us
The Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has a legislated mandate to manage, promote, support, and develop the fishing, aquaculture and seafood processing industries that contribute to the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of Nova Scotia's coastal and rural communities. As a department, we work to promote Nova Scotia as Canada's premier fish and seafood province.
About Our Opportunity
The Market Development Branch with the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture delivers strategic marketing and trade initiatives to advance market development opportunities for Nova Scotia's seafood, agri-food and beverage sectors across local, national, and international markets. Through a broad and evolving suite of marketing initiatives and trade facilitation activities, the Market Development Branch works to increase awareness, enhance value, and drive demand for Nova Scotia quality food and beverage products. Activities are delivered in close collaboration with industry, sector associations, government partners, and in-market consultants engaged by the Department in priority markets.
Primary Accountabilities
Reporting to the Manager of Marketing, the Marketing Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring marketing initiatives and brand strategies that support Nova Scotia's fisheries, aquaculture, and agriculture sectors in the local, national and international markets. Working strategically, the Marketing Officer plays a key role in promoting and driving growth across these vital provincial food and beverage sectors. Key responsibilities include:
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