Come this May, Wade Kaskiw, current CFO of the Canadian operations for AKVA, will step up to position of General Manager, replacing current GM Patrick Dempster.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to build the AKVA Group as a leader in providing technology solutions which benefit the aquaculture industry. We have a great team here in Canada and I have complete faith in our ability to service our customers. It will be a big job filling Patrick Dempster’s shoes when he returns with his family to Chile later this year and he will be missed,” said Kaskiw.
Prior to joining AKVA in September 2007, Kaskiw was Controller with Marine Harvest Canada. Wade and his wife have lived in Campbell River for six and a half years.
AKVA group is the leading provider of technology to the global fish farming industry. Their products include software systems, operational equipment and sensor systems, feed systems, cage systems, net cleaning systems, light systems and recirculation aquaculture systems.
Reach Akva’s Canadian operations in Campbell River at 250-286-8802 or visit them on the web at www.akvagroup.com.
The BC Salmon Farmers Association had donated $3,000 to earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, bringing shelter, beds, water, cooking utensils and other basics for up to 30 people for as long as six months.
Each $1,000 donated provides supplies, including a tent and water, for as many as 10 people for up to six months.
Check out Shelterbox’s site at www.shelterbox.ca.
Mainstream Canada, with its Canadian head office in Campbell River and the second large aquaculture company in BC, rounded out 2009 with a company-wide Christmas gift.
It received certification in ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Management System Standards (OHSAS), making it the first Canadian aquaculture company to reach full certification in ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS and OHSAS 18001 for all its operations.
“This emphasis on continual improvement is consistent with internationally recognized ISO Standards such as the ISO 9000 Quality Management Standards, and ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standards certification that was obtained by Mainstream Canada in 2008 and 2009″, said Laurie Jensen, Environmental, Licences and Community Relations Manager.
The certification process started in 2008 with a full internal and external audit of all company operations. Any operational gaps were identified, systems were developed, the operational manuals “Best Management Practices” (BMPs) and “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOPs) were updated and the resulting “Environmental Management System” (EMS) certification was obtained in fall 2008.
“Sustainability is a goal that relies on balancing environmental, social and economic impacts, with a long-term commitment for continual improvement,” added Jensen.
ISO (International Standards Organization) is a third party world wide certification standard.
Mainstream operates in the Campbell River, Tofino and Broughton areas with three hatcheries, 24 sea sites and two processing plants, one of which is contracted.
Business | ginaforsyth February 1, 2010 | 
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