The Directorate of Fisheries focuses on an ambitious work environment with the aim of building a solid team, The Directorate effectively strives for its goals by laying emphasis on its values: trust, respect and progressiveness.

The Agency‘s staff consists of 55 members.

• Males: 36

• Women: 19

Shortening the work week - flexibility

At the Directorate of Fisheries, the shortening of the working week has been implemented and the working week is 36 hours for office staff. The Directorate of Fisheries focuses on creating conditions for employees to coordinate the demands of work and other aspects of life. In a modern working environment, the Directorate of Fisheries makes use of the continuous development of technology, as the Agency is located in 6 different workplaces. Employees are given the flexibility to work remotely.

Work environment

The Directorate of Fisheries emphasizes that the working environment is characterized by professionalism, honesty, trust, a good flow of information and respect. The Directorate of Fisheries emphasizes that the work facilities and equipment options are in accordance with the tasks and subjects that the job requires at any given time.

Interesting projects

The Directorate of Fisheries projects are extremely diverse, including data analysis, Iceland's quota system, programming, design, issuance of various permits, drone flights, human resources, documentation, finance, services, administration, monitoring of fishing, international cooperation and development projects.

Career development

The Directorate of Fisheries places great emphasis on digital transformations as well as ensuring that staff are ready for a changed work environment. Education and training is a joint task of employees and supervisors to maintain competence and development at work. Every year, an educational program is published where everyone can find something to their liking and acquire new skills.

Good morale

The Directorate of Fisheries makes sure that the staff have fun at work, that communication is positive and that there is a good spirit in the workplace. At the Directorate of Fisheries, there is a powerful staff association that regularly organizes events for staff members.

Health promotion – balance and well-being

The Directorate of Fisheries places great emphasis on physical and mental health. The Directorate of Fisheries supports its employees with health grants, transport agreement, education and more. The Directorate of Fisheries emphasizes that employees experience balance, well-being and can coordinate work duties and family responsibilities as much as possible.

Equality

The Directorate of Fisheries emphasizes that employees have equal opportunities. The Directorate of Fisheries has received equal pay certification based on standard ÍST 85:2012. By implementing an equal pay system according to the equal pay standard, it is guaranteed that procedures and decisions in pay matters are traceable, based on objective considerations and do not involve discrimination.