Kaitlin Guitard

Co-director I am the Fish Health and Food Safety Laboratory Manager at Mowi Canada West. In this role, I work closely with a team of veterinarians and fish health technicians to oversee fish health from egg to plate. Did you know that, like terrestrial farmers, fish farmers utilize the Five Freedoms to care for fish at every growth stage? As a part of the food safety team at Mowi, I help ensure that every piece of salmon distributed from our primary and secondary processing plants is safe to eat. I graduated from Dalhousie University’s Agriculture Campus with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. My early career involved working with dairy cattle, sheep, and horses, which highlighted the importance of growing healthy and sustainable food for Canadians. This passion made it easy for me to transition into the aquaculture industry after moving from the East Coast to the West Coast of Canada. My first position as a smolt farmer for Mowi led to a role in water quality, eventually bringing me to my current position. In 2024, I was awarded the Young Professional of the Year award from the BC Salmon Farmers Association, a prestigious and integral recognition of my dedication to the Young Salmon Farmers and my commitment to aquaculture in Canada. I am focused on being a voice for salmon aquaculture. My professional trajectory includes educating the public about sustainable food production and becoming involved in politics to support further utilizing our oceans to grow sustainable, healthy food for the world.