150 GT Captain

J.D. Irving; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine construction company is seeking a 150 Ton Tug Captain to ensure safe and efficient operations of vessels in Atlantic Canada. The ideal candidate must possess a minimum 150 ton STCW Certificate and Transport Canada Certificates, along with 3+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include implementing safety policies, managing crew training, and coordinating schedules. The role requires strong organization skills and the ability to travel throughout Atlantic Canada. This presents a challenging career opportunity with a progressive firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in marine transportation services.
• Available for extended travel throughout Atlantic Canada when required.
• Subject to drug/alcohol testing and a criminal background check.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement company safety and environmental policies.
• Operate the vessel and support equipment safely and efficiently.
• Report defects and non-conformities to the company.
• Coordinate on-board training requirements.
• Ensure up-to-date safety information is available to all crew.
• Review contingency plans and ship procedures; report deficiencies to the D.P.A.
• Report non-conformities and accidents to the Company.
• Request support from the Company to ensure safe operation of the ship.
• Provide crew with scheduling information.

Skills

150 to 500 ton STCW Certificate

Barge handling/towing experience

Safety orientation

Team player

Organized

Education

Transport Canada Certificates

Transport Canada certificates

Job description

Harbour Development is looking for a 150 Ton Tug Captain who is seeking a challenging, long-term career opportunity with a progressive Marine Construction Company, specializing in dredging.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the safety and environmental policy of the Company, motivating the crew in the execution of that policy, issuing orders in a clear and concise manner and reviewing safety and pollution prevention activities.
• Safe and efficient operation of the vessel and support equipment.
• Reporting defects to the Company and other matters with implications for safe operations or pollution risk and which require the assistance of the Company.
• Appraising and coordinating on-board training requirements with the Company.
• Ensuring that all safety information is kept in date and available to all members of the crew at all times.
• Review of on-board contingency plans and ship procedures and reporting any deficiencies to the D.P.A.
• Reporting non-conformities, accidents involving personnel or plant and hazardous situations to the Company.
• Requesting assistance from the Company as may be deemed necessary to ensure safe and pollution free operation of the ship.
• Provide employee scheduling information to the crew.

Qualifications

• 150 to 500 ton STCW Certificate
• Must hold all necessary Transport Canada Certificates
• Preference given to candidates with barge handling/towing experience and familiar with the Bay of Fundy tides
• 3+ years’ experience
• Professional, team player who is safety oriented
• Organized and enjoys working in a challenging environment
• Available to travel throughout Atlantic Canada for extended periods of time, when required
• Candidates will be subject to a drug/alcohol testing, as well as a criminal background check

About the Team

Harbour Development is a large Eastern Canadian Marine Construction and Dredging company with over 60 years of operations. Harbour Development specializes in all aspects of marine construction and dredging throughout Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada. We operate a fleet of spud barge dredges, shallow draft workboats, tugboats, cranes and dump scows.

EEO, Accessibility and Inclusive Environment

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7859
• Job Category Transportation Services
• Posting Date 01/26/2026, 01:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 14 Bridge Street, Saint John, NB, E2K 1S3, CA