Job Posting: Nursery Manager

Location: Bamfield, B.C.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55K-80K CAD (based on experience)

About Us

West Coast Kelp Ltd. is a leader in kelp cultivation and restoration, proudly operating on Vancouver Island in the traditional territories of the nuučaan̓uɫ First Nations. We collaborate closely with our partners to implement coastal restoration and regenerative kelp farming initiatives that support both ecological and economic goals.

We’re on a mission to regenerate coastal biodiversity and build an organization that delivers lasting impact for ecosystems, communities, and people. Since 2023, we’ve grown to become one of Canada’s largest supplier of high-quality kelp seed, paving the way for sustainable ocean solutions.

Our Bamfield-based nursery is the foundation of our operations — supplying kelp seed for farmers, Indigenous-led restoration projects, and applied research initiatives across coastal British Columbia.

You Are

• Excited and capable of thriving in a mission-driven start-up environment and growing with West Coast Kelp as we expand our operations.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dedicated to constant improvement.
• A vetted, hardworking critical thinker who confidently tackles large projects.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and know how to hustle to achieve big goals.
• Excited to help build systems and processes for a growing company.
• Interested in blending biology, engineering, and sustainability.
• Curious, resilient, and adaptable — comfortable working independently in a remote, close-knit environment.
• A natural leader who enjoys teaching and empowering others to take ownership of their work.

Your Responsibilities

Reporting to and collaborating with the President of West Coast Kelp, the Nursery Manager will: