Case study

FSQR Leader, Aquaculture

British Columbia
A row of circular aquaculture fish farming net pens floating on a calm lake, surrounded by forested mountains under a clear blue sky.

THE CHALLENGE

Our  client engaged Miramar to appoint a Director of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory (FSQR) for their Aquaculture business. The challenge lay in finding an individual with the unique blend of technical expertise, market knowledge, and leadership capability, while also overcoming geographic barriers to attract the right talent pool.  

Despite the efforts of their internal talent acquisition team and two external agencies, the position had remained unfilled for over a year. Given its importance to business growth, securing top-quality talent became critical. 

THE SOLUTION

Miramar conducted a comprehensive market mapping exercise, analyzing both the competitive landscape and geographic talent distribution to identify the most robust candidate pools.  

We ensured candidates had not only technical and operational expertise but also organisational experience to succeed within a company the size of the business.  

Leveraging our talent network, advanced technology platform, and a targeted outbound campaign centered on our client’s Employer Value Proposition, we were able to engage and attract the strongest candidates with speed and precision. 

THE RESULT

  • Shortlist of candidates produced within 31 days  
  • Candidates screened and interviewed with key stakeholders within 41 days  
  • Final candidate accepted a written offer within 62 days of search commencement  
  • The role, which had been open for over a year, was successfully filled with a top-tier, diverse hire aligned with set long-term growth needs

The impact

The appointment provided the Aquaculture business with critical leadership in Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory functions, enabling the business to meet stringent global standards while driving growth.  

By filling a role that had been vacant for over a year in just 62 days, Miramar not only accelerated business momentum but also delivered a candidate with the capacity to scale with the organization.  

The new leader has since enhanced regulatory compliance, product safety, and operational reliability, reinforcing our client’s position as a trusted partner in the global aquaculture market.