Departments
Academic Departments, Administrative Departments and Specialized CentresOffering some of the most unique, comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs for the oceans sector, our School of Fisheries, School of Maritime Studies, and School of Ocean Technology are committed to shaping successful graduates, ready to thrive in the global ocean community.
MI’s training and research centres offer specialized expertise, innovative facilities, and cutting-edge training that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industries.
Marine Institute’s administrative departments are the backbone of our student and client experience, ensuring they have access to essential resources.
Departments
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Administration and Finance
The Department of Administration and Finance oversees the allocation and management of the institute’s budget and resources, liaises with government, clients and community stakeholders and provides leadership to institutional planning and analysis consistent with the institute's vision and long-term strategic plan. |
Kevin Anderson Associate Vice-President (interim) |
709-778-0428 Kevin.Anderson@mi.mun.ca |
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Catering and Conference Services
The Marine Institute Catering and Conference department oversees a variety of activities including cafeteria operations, vending services, catering, and seminar and conference services. |
Darryl Haynes Manager |
709-778-0420 Darryl.Haynes@mi.mun.ca |
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Centre for Applied Ocean Technology
The Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec) is dedicated to advancing applied research and development in ocean mapping and ocean observing systems to improve the safety, efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of maritime industries. |
Kelley Santos Director |
709-778-0754 Kelley.Santos@mi.mun.ca |
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Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development
The Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development (CASD) and its team of experts act as a catalyst for innovation by bringing science and technology to the seafood processing, marine bioprocessing, and aquaculture industries. |
Dr. Heather Burke Director |
709-778-0345 Heather.Burke@mi.mun.ca |
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Centre for Fisheries Ecosystem Research
The goal of the Marine Institute's Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research (CFER) is to better understand fish stocks and the productivity of Newfoundland and Labrador's marine ecosystem through fisheries research. |
Tom Brown Director |
709-778-0336
Tom.Brown@mi.mun.ca |
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Centre for Marine Simulation
Situated on the rugged shores of the North Atlantic, MI's Centre for Marine Simulation stands as North America's leading marine simulation provider, empowering mariners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enhance operational efficiency. |
Captain Christopher Hearn Director |
709-778-0305 Christopher.Hearn@mi.mun.ca |
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Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources
CSAR solves challenges in the global fishing industry with innovative expertise in sustainable and efficient fishing gear design and testing, conservation engineering, fisheries biology, fisheries development, and mechanical engineering. |
Dr. Paul Winger Director |
709-778-0430 Paul.Winger@mi.mun.ca |
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Community Based Education Delivery
CBED delivers customized training solutions for responding to industry and community news in aquaculture, fish harvesting, food processing and small boat industry using online, in-person or onsite learning delivery. |
Tom Brown Director |
709-778-0336 Tom.Brown@mi.mun.ca |
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Facilities and Technical Services
The Department of Facilities and Technical Services offers a broad range of technical, construction and facility functions and support for the Marine Institute’s students, faculty, staff, external clients and various campuses throughout the Institute. |
Melissa Foley Manager |
709-778-0510 Melissa.Foley@mi.mun.ca |
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Finance and Contracts
Finance and Contracts is responsbile for Accounts Payable and Disbursements, Cashier's Office, Procurement and Tendering, Research, Contract and Grant Accounting, Budgeting and Financial Reporting and Contract and Risk Management. |
Tommy Hawco Manager |
709-778-0657 Tommy.Hawco@mi.mun.ca |
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Human Resources
Human Resources is responsible for employee relations, recruitment, payroll, administrative services and records, and developing and implementing policies and procedures. The Marine Institute currently employees approximately 400 faculty and staff at five MI locations. |
Marsha Hiscock Manager |
709-778-0490 Marsha.Hiscock@mi.mun.ca |
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Information and Communication Technologies
The Department of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) provides support to the Marine Institute’s community in the areas of classroom technologies, audio visual capabilities, and information technology and management. |
Craig Head Manager |
709-778-0489 Craig.Head@mi.mun.ca |
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Lewisporte Regional Fisheries and Marine Centre
The overall goal of the Lewisporte Regional Fisheries and Marine Centre is to facilitate growth of the local fisheries and marine sectors through education, training, applied research and development, and technology transfer. |
Terrilynn Sweetland Regional Liaison Officer |
709-535-6076 Terrilynn.Sweetland@mi.mun.ca |
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Marketing and Communications
Marketing and Communications advances the Marine Institute's reputation as a World Oceans Institute in education, training, applied research and industrial support for the ocean industries. |
Kimberley Thornhill Manager |
709-778-0544 Kim.Thornhill@mi.mun.ca |
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MI Campus Store
The MI Campustore strives to support our students and schools with accessible course materials and supplies and inspire the Marine Institute community with branded apparel and accessories. |
Kimberley Thornhill Manager |
709-778-0544 Kim.Thornhill@mi.mun.ca |
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MI International
MI International (MII) is the focal point for international initiatives at the Marine Institute. For over 30 years, MII has successfully implemented more than 250 projects in over 50 countries, making the Marine Institute one of the most internationally active institutes in Canada. Our clients have included multilateral development banks, governments, aid agencies, consulting firms and the private sector. |
Bill Chislett Director |
709-778-0558 Bill.Chislett@mi.mun.ca |
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Ocean Safety Research Unit
The Ocean Safety Research Unit (OSRU) is a thriving multidisciplinary research group, focused on scholarship in the areas of human factors, training, safety and survival, cold environments, public safety, simulators, digitalization, and autonomous shipping. |
Dr. Rose Ricciardelli Research Chair, Safety, Security, and Wellness |
709-778-0422 Rose.Ricciardelli@mi.mun.ca |
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Office of Career Integrated Learning
The Office of Career Integrated Learning coordinates a variety of work term related activities which assist students in achieving meaningful work term experiences. OCIL also assists graduates in their professional development and assists employers in recruiting Marine Institute students and graduates. |
General Inquiries Office of Career Integrated Learning |
709-778-0302 OCIL@mi.mun.ca |
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Office of Research and Development
Since our beginnings in 1964 the Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) has worked closely with industry to answer research questions of importance to the economic development of Newfoundland and Labrador. The research enterprise has evolved tremendously since that time but the focus on research with an impact remains the same. |
Dr. Matt Grimes Director |
709-778-0677 Matthew.Grimes@mi.mun.ca |
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Office Of Student Recruitment
Our Student Recruitment Office is your first point of contact to find out more about the Marine Institute. We can connect with the people who will provide you with answers to any questions you may have about our programs, admissions or student services. |
Office of Student Recruitment Enrollment Manager |
709-778-0543 recruitment@mi.mun.ca |
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Office of the Associate-Vice President (Academic and Student Affairs)
Reporting directly to the Vice-President of Memorial University (Marine Institute), the Associate Vice-President (Academic and Student Affairs) is a senior leader within the Marine Institute campus and works closely with senior administration on all campuses of Memorial. |
Dr. Angie Clarke Associate Vice-President |
709-778-0565 Angie.Clarke@mi.mun.ca |
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Office of the Registrar
Office of the Registrar serves as the Institute’s central administrative hub for managing student academic records, facilitating enrollment, and ensuring the integrity of academic processes. |
Jennifer Howell Registrar |
709-778-0470 miregistrar@mi.mun.ca |
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Office of the Vice-President of Memorial University (Marine Institute)
The vice-president of Memorial University (Marine Institute) is primarily responsible for the operations of the Marine Institute, Canada's largest and most comprehensive education and applied research institute for the ocean sector. |
Dr. Paul Brett Vice-president pro tempore, Marine Institute |
709-778-0469 vpoffice@mi.mun.ca |
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Offshore Safety and Survival Centre
The Offshore Safety and Survival Centre (OSSC) is a 9001 ISO certified center of excellence that offers a comprehensive range of safety and emergency response training courses to the offshore petroleum, marine transportation, fishing and land based industries. |
Randy Hart Director |
709-834-2076 ex 0265 Randy.Hart@mi.mun.ca |
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Planning and Institutional Analysis Unit
The Planning and Institutional Analysis Unit collects, reviews, analyzes and uses information about MI’s students, programs, employees, research and development and other activities, to get a better understanding of Institutional performance, how our resources are used and how we can use them more effectively to improve the quality of our services. |
Jillian Kavanagh Manager |
709-778-0621 Jillian.Kavanagh@mi.mun.ca |
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Safety and Emergency Response Training Centre
The SERT Centre is one of the premiere fire training facilities in Canada with the capability and equipment to provide Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Structural, Marine & Industrial Firefighting Training. |
Randy Hart Director |
709-834-2076 ex 0265 Randy.Hart@mi.mun.ca |
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School of Fisheries
The School of Fisheries is responsible for developing and delivering education, training, and industry development services required to meet the needs of the harvesting, processing and aquaculture sectors of the seafood industry, and of the food industry in general. |
Ed Durnford School Head (Interim) |
709-778-0555 Ed.Durnford@mi.mun.ca |
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School of Maritime Studies
The School of Maritime Studies is responsible for education and training programs to prepare students for careers in the marine transportation industry. |
Captain Kristopher Drodge School Head |
709-778-0360 Kris.Drodge@mi.mun.ca |
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School of Ocean Technology
The School of Ocean Technology delivers education, training and applied research in primary ocean industry technologies. |
Joe Singleton School Head |
709-778-0604 Joe.Singleton@mi.mun.ca |
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Student Support
Student Support at the Marine Institute is focused on promoting student success and a positive student experience from the first contact as a prospective student to graduation. |
Juanita Hennessey Manager |
709-778-0356 Juanita.Hennessey@mi.mun.ca |
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The Launch
The Launch at the Marine Institute is a cutting-edge living lab that simulates the world's harshest cold-ocean environments for researchers and clients. Put your ocean technology through rigorous research, development, testing, and demonstration to ensure its readiness for real-world conditions in cold-ocean settings. |
Kelley Santos Director |
709-778-0754 Kelley.Santos@mi.mun.ca |
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