Wharfside
September 2015
In this issue Safety milestones recently achieved. . . . . . 1 DUC Life Sponsor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 U.S. Coast to Coast Rebelution. . . . . . . . . . . . 2 From Chile to Canada: Juan Carlos Sanchez Millar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 What’s old is new. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Match made at Marine Harvest. . . . . . . . . . . 4 Heavy Metal rocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 North Island soccer program receives a huge boost from Marine Harvest. . . . . . . . 5 It’s your last chance!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A Special day for Olympic athletes. . . . . . . . 6
Did you Know? The name Marine Harvest was founded in Lochailort, Scotland by Unilever in 1965.
Trivia time! In 1999, Furbies were banned from the National Security Agency’s Maryland headquarters. Why? Answer on Page 4
Comments about this Newsletter? Please email comments, articles and ideas to Ian Roberts, Director of Public Affairs, at ian.roberts@marineharvest.com
Safety milestones recently achieved Marine Harvest Canada recently achieved a remarkable safety accomplishment. Our company had gone for a record one year without a lost time injury. Given the many By Vincent Erenst, Managing Director varied facets of our business in some very challenging environments, this is indeed an accomplishment to be celebrated. One specific area of operation – Campbell River Saltwater Production – has now surpassed a record five years without a lost time injury. Four years ago, we embarked on a journey to change our safety performance and reduce
the number of people that were being injured. We set a long term goal of zero injuries. To be honest, many of us thought that this was a true stretch goal. By introducing and embracing Brainsafe, together we faced the challenge of eliminating red zone items and were greatly successful. We changed our approach to safety and moved to a system of support, advice and guidance. These things, coupled with a real attention to detail and a commitment to have everyone go home uninjured has resulted in our achievement. Our company culture has changed and we now clearly can see the results of a safety focused work environment. I would like to thank each and every one of our 500 plus employees for your commitment to a safer workplace.
DUC Life Sponsor In August, Marine Harvest was honoured with a “Life Sponsor” award from Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). Marine Harvest and the nongovernmental organization signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013, and have since engaged in several fundraising and research opportunities that align with the goal of DUC to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment. Marine Harvest’s Sharon DeDominicis and Ian Roberts (at right) except a Life Sponsor award from Greg Sawchuck (at left), DUC Canadian Director, and Dan Buffet, Head of DUC Conservation Programs.
U.S. Coast to Coast Rebelution By Rachel Aguirre, Rebel Fish Brand Manager
Rebel Fish Salmon – a Marine Harvest brand – has made its way from east to west this year with the help of retailers in California, Arizona, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. The rest of the year is looking promising as we cover more territory in California and retailers throughout the South, Midwest and Northeast express interest in joining the movement. Along the way we’ve gained many followers through social media, in-store demos, and health and fitness expos. The recent Rock n’ Roll Expo & Marathon in San Diego (Padres) 2
stadium brought people from all over the world who loved Rebel Fish after they tried it. Tasting is believing that a 90-second microwave cook-time gives the perfect texture and freshest salmon taste. Speaking
of taste, each of our fans admits to having a favourite seasoning and will go out of their way to find it! Because of the outpour of seasoning compliments, we MarineHarvest.ca
have started a #SEAStheDay campaign on Facebook which includes a “What flavour are you?” survey that can be shared with your family and friends. Because Rebel Fish is the cutting edge of innovation, we continue to explore new ideas for line extensions of our brand while keeping the “convenience” selling-point. So, be on the lookout for what’s next and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest to keep up with us as we rebel against the ordinary. http://www.rebelfishsalmon.com/
From Chile to Canada: Juan Carlos Sanchez Millar required. “Water temperature and fish weight are only two of the variables that have to be considered. There also have to be enough eggs and tanks available too,” explained Juan Carlos. “I love to come to work and I love what I do,” said Juan Carlos, adding that’s easy to do when the people he works with are funny, proactive, happy and positive. By Gina Forsyth
Almost seven years ago, Juan Carlos Sanchez Millar travelled from his native Santiago, Chile, to Campbell River to continue his career with Marine Harvest. He was part of the first inter-company transfer and hasn’t looked back since. As a Freshwater Planner, Juan Carlos works directly with the hatchery managers to ensure the correct number of fish are ready to go to salt water sites when they’re
Following high school graduation in Chile, Juan Carlos immediately enrolled at university and earned his degree in veterinary medicine (DVM). In 2005 Juan Carlos decided to make the transition from the veterinary field to aquaculture. He took a summer position in a hatchery, later becoming an Assistant Manager at Rupanco Lake in Marine Harvest Chile. It was early in 2008 when Juan Carlos was interviewed for a position in Campbell
River, arriving later that year. He worked as a fish technician at Georgie Lake for three years and then moved to United Hatchery where he worked as Assistant Manager until it closed at the end of 2011. He returned to Georgie Lake while also working as Freshwater Planner, making the transition to freshwater planning full time in 2012. “I enjoy it so much. Every day is different. There’s no day like yesterday,” enthused Juan Carlos. Juan Carlos was recently recognized by the company with an Employee Recognition Award for Outstanding Employee in Freshwater. He and his wife Deborah have two boys, ages four and two. He spends as much time as he can with his family. The boys love any water-related activities and have a trampoline and a playhouse built by their father in their backyard.
What’s old is new The Oyster River Enhancement Society (ORES) was happy to rummage through Marine Harvest’s “bone yard” this spring and find gold (well, actually it’s aluminum). Last month ORES volunteers fabricated and installed the donated materials at the fish hatchery facility located on the Oyster River.
ORES volunteers install the new “Carihi Trail Bridge” New walkways donated by Marine Harvest help provide a more stable platform at the egg-take station. Or as one volunteer said “we can now all maneuver around the pen system without a massive traffic jam!”
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Match made at Marine Harvest
Congratulations to Kristian and Lauren (nee Edgar) Fletcher who recently “tied the knot” in the company of family, friends,
and many coworkers! The couple met at Marine Harvest many years ago and now call Sayward home.
Heavy Metal rocks Congratulations to Marine Harvest Canada’s warehouse staff – Isaac, Rick, and Taylor – for helping Marine Harvest win the Campbell River Hospital Foundation’s 2015 Scrap Metal Challenge! Actually, the true winner is our hospital. Donations of scrap metal raised $12,434.55 this year to purchase vital medical equipment and support staff education for the Campbell River Hospital.
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In photo (l-r): Dave Miller (ABC Recycling); Isaac Desprez (MHC); Annalisa Cook (Coastline Towing); Dylan Wood (T-Mar) Angela Schuk (ABC Recycling); Rick Adams (MHC); Stacey Marsh (Campbell River Hospital Foundation)
followed by T-Mar Industries ($3,041.34) and Finning ($1,468.73). Other major supporters of the Scrap Metal Challenge included: AJ Forsyth, Western
Forest Products, Shaw, Coastline Towing, City of Campbell River, Campbell River Mirror, Marine Link Transportation, and ABC Recycling.
MarineHarvest.ca Answer: It was feared the talking toys might repeat national security secrets.
Warehouse and Logistics Manager Rick Adams, explained that “much of the Marine Harvest donation was made up of old electrical cable, used at farm sites to power metal halide lights. Since moving to lighter gauge LED lighting, the older heavy cable was brought into our warehouse to recycle.”
North Island soccer program receives a huge boost from Marine Harvest The Upper Island Riptide will receive a huge boost this season thanks to Marine Harvest Canada confirming it will be the soccer club’s leading corporate sponsor. The Riptide partnership with Marine Harvest will allow unprecedented player and coach development to continue in the North Island by means of a highly qualified technical team of Shel Brodsgaard and Ken Garraway. Marine Harvest is excited to be part of a soccer program that offers local kids a real opportunity to excel in the sport, and the company looks forward to seeing young players grow up to be great ambassadors for soccer and the North Island communities. Perhaps most importantly, this core funding helps make elite and affordable training available to North Island families regardless of income.
“It would be great to see a local kid play soccer for the Vancouver Whitecaps, or represent our Women’s National Team at the next World Cup,” said Ian Roberts, Director of Public Affairs at Marine Harvest Canada. “The Riptide Soccer program offers such high-quality training and game opportunity that local kids may be able to achieve these dreams.” The Upper Island Riptide program competes at the second highest level in B.C. Soccer and is playing in its fifth season in the Vancouver Island Premier League. The program works closely with all Upper Island soccer clubs and attracts players from the Comox Valley, Port Hardy and the Sunshine coast. “The VIPL Riptide are extremely pleased with the support from Marine Harvest which will allow our organization to
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develop a match video analysis system supported by an online library for the coaches/players in the organization,” added Shel Brodsgaard, Riptide Technical Director. “This will be the first of its kind on Vancouver Island and will work towards both educating our coaches/players as well as providing a forum to promote VIPL Riptide graduating players pursuing postsecondary scholarships.” In addition, the relationship with Marine Harvest will allow the VIPL Riptide to coordinate and promote further soccer experiences in the North Island with community-based promotional camps utilizing players as mentor coaches providing invaluable leadership skills for kids.
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It’s your last chance! Come and join us at our last charity barbeques of the 2015 season. Stop by, enjoy lunch, and know your small donation of five bucks will pay for much more!
(l-r) Kathy, Pam, Karen, Richard, and other MHC volunteers helped raise over $1,200 for the North Island Harvest Food Bank at last month’s OrcaFest celebration in Port McNeill. Way to go team! Event
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Serving Time
Women for Women
12-Sept-15
Carihi School (CR)
lunchtime
BCSPCA “Paws for a Cause”
13-Sept-15
Nunns Creek Park (CR)
lunchtime
Greenways Land Trust “Frogger 15k”
19-Sept-15
Spirit Square
lunchtime
A Special day for Olympic athletes Last month, Marine Harvest was proud to continue its annual sponsorship of the Howie Meeker Golf Classic in support of Campbell River Special Olympics. Two teams of MH ambassadors joined Special Olympic athletes to celebrate their fantastic achievements, and raise money for athletic training and travel. (left to right): Gerry Burry, Michelle Warner, Kristi Super, Ryan Gregoire, and Isaac Desprez enjoy a laugh with athlete Nicholas Benner.
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