Clearwater Seafoods LP

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757 Bedford Hwy
Bedford, NS B4A 3Z7
Founded in 1976, Clearwater Seafoods LP is a seafood company that harvests, processes, and distributes shellfish and groundfish.

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Clearwater Seafoods LP
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Recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2025) and Nova Scotia's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 31, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why Clearwater Seafoods LP was selected as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2025) and Nova Scotia's Top Employers (2025):

  • Clearwater Seafoods encourages employees to give back to their communities with three paid volunteer days annually and matching donations to their favourite charitable initiatives
  • Along with helping employees save for the future through matching RSP contributions, Clearwater Seafoods helps employees save on their day-to-day expenses with generous 15 per cent discounts at the company's retail and online stores, and offers additional holiday season discounts on lobster and scallops
  • Clearwater Seafoods strengthens employee connections through quarterly town halls (with opportunities for Q&As with the CEO), a formal holiday party at the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax, and an annual golf tournament for a day of friendly competition
Clearwater Seafoods employees collaborate at work  

Highlights

Industry Seafood processing
Established in Canada 1976
Parent company Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated
Parent company head office Bedford NS
Major Canadian locations Bedford NS, Lockeport NS, Lunenburg NS, Glace Bay NS, Grand Bank NL, Arichat NS
Full-time employees in Canada 1,278
Part-time employees in Canada 171
Average age of employees in Canada 44 years
Longest serving employee 47 years
Benefits note Clearwater Seafoods has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting
Long-term savings matching RSP
Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 50% of the premiums
Mental health practitioner benefit up to $1,500 each year
Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 70% of salary for 17 weeks
Parental top-up (mothers) up to 70% of salary for 35 weeks
Parental top-up (fathers) up to 70% of salary for 35 weeks
Adoption top-up up to 70% of salary for 35 weeks
Vacation allowance new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
Outside survey period outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months
Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
In-house training initiatives apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships
Tuition subsidies (related to job) yes
Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 3 paid days)

The Career Directory

Clearwater Seafoods LP has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
An employee at Clearwater Seafoods

Highlights for New Grads

Industry Seafood processing
Full-time employees in Canada 1,001 to 2,500
Parent company Clearwater Seafoods Incorporated
Parent company head office Bedford NS
Major Canadian locations Bedford NS, Lockeport NS, Lunenburg NS, Glace Bay NS, Grand Bank NL, Arichat NS
Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
Other info for new grads Clearwater Seafoods recently launched the Careers Set Sail program, providing post-secondary training opportunities and on-the-job experience to select Indigenous participants.
Typical new grad positions Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Operations Administrator, Customer Service Representative, Financial Analyst, Payroll Practitioner, Treasury Analyst, Junior Financial Analyst, Sales Admin Clerk, Payroll Coordinator, Payments Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Corporate Accounting Clerk, HR Coordinator, HR Admin Assistant, Server & Storage Admin, IT Operations Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Junior Software Engineer, Global Service Desk Analyst, Master Data Analyst, IT Analyst, Legal Assistant, Order to Cash Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Inventory Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, Biologist, Quality Assurance Specialist, Coordinator, Sustainability & Public Affairs Coordinator, Engineer, Electrician, Welder
Starting salary $40K to $50K
Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
Vacation allowance new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

Academic fields recruited

  • Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Hotel / Food Services
    • Human Resources
    • Information Systems
    • Marketing
    • Public Administration
  • Bachelor of Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Environmental
    • Food Processing
    • Production / Manufacturing
  • Bachelor of Science
    • Agriculture / Horticulture
    • Biochemistry
    • Environmental
  • Community College Diploma
    • Accounting
    • Business
    • Electronics Technician
    • Engineering Technician
    • Financial Planning
    • Human Resources
    • Information Technology
    • Marketing / Sales
    • Purchasing / Logistics
  • Master of Arts
    • Human Resources
  • Master of Business Administration
    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • Human Resources
    • Information Systems
    • Marketing
    • Public Administration
  • Master of Science
    • Biology
    • Materials Science
  • Professional Accreditation
    • Accounting (CA)
    • Accounting (CGA)
    • Accounting (CMA)
    • Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
    • Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
    • Logistics (CITT, CIFFA)
    • Microsoft Certifications
    • Novell Certifications
    • Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
    • Professional Engineer
    • Quality Assurance (TQM)

Recruits at these schools

  • Acadia University
  • Cape Breton University
  • Dalhousie University
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
  • Nova Scotia Community College
  • Saint Mary's University
  • St. Francis Xavier University

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