2nd Mate Officer

Bay Ferries Limited; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bay Ferries Limited, a regional leader in transportation, seeks a 2nd Mate Officer for the Fundy Rose operating from Saint John, NB and Digby, NS. The role reports to the Master and Chief Officer and emphasizes safety, bridge readiness, and orderly passenger and vehicle embarkation.

The Second Officer will oversee lifesaving and firefighting equipment, maintain equipment and records, and lead a crew in a collaborative, safety-focused environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold Canadian Watchkeeping Mate cert (Near Coastal).
• Endorsements/certificates for safety and rescue operations required.
• Medical and radiocommunication certificates must be valid.
• Proficiency and continuous discharge documentation must be current.
• Passenger safety management certification or endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety on deck as designated Safety Officer and Safety Representative.
• Maintain bridge equipment, charts, publications and navigational aids.
• Ensure emergency operation readiness of machinery and equipment.
• Supervise watch-standers and assign duties to crew.
• Safeguard vessel, equipment and stores from improper use by passengers or crew.
• Direct embarkation and disembarkation of passengers and vehicles.
• Coordinate with Master and Chief Officer for defects reporting and maintenance.
• Promote a just-cause safety culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Vessel operations knowledge

Conflict resolution

WHMIS training

Accessibility training

Harassment prevention training

Education

Canadian Watch keeping Mate, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency

Continued Proficiency Endorsement

Seafarers Medical Certificate

Radio Operator Certificate

STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft, Rescue Boats, Advanced Fire Fighting

Continuous Certificate of Discharge

Specialized Passenger Safety Management

Job description

Bay Ferries Limited, regional leader in the transportation industry, is seeking a 2nd Mate Officer to work onboard the Fundy Rose that operates from the ports of Saint John, NB, and Digby, NS. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Bay Ferries Limited include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities.

Reporting to the Master and Chief Officer, the Second Officer is the vessel’s designated Safety Officer and Safety Representative. The Second Officer is directly responsible for the Safekeeping of the Navigational Watch. He/she upkeeps the overall condition of the bridge and its’ associated equipment. The Second Officer should have specific knowledge to the maintenance requirements of the bridge equipment and ensure the bridge is kept clean and organized.

Education, Experience and Licenses:

• Canadian Watch keeping Mate, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency.
• Continued Proficiency Endorsement.
• Seafarers Medical Certificate.
• Radio Operator Certificate.
• Certificates of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats, and Advanced Fire Fighting.
• Continuous Certificate of Discharge (Discharge Book).
• Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Certificate or Endorsement)

Key Accountabilities:

• Directly responsible for the care and upkeep of the lifesaving and fire-fighting equipment, which must be inspected bi-weekly.
• Be fully acquainted with fire-fighting equipment, alarm systems, safety equipment, anchors and windlasses, mooring equipment, and the Safety Management System.
• Be familiar with and ensure compliance with the emergency operation of all machinery and equipment in their respective departments on Company ships.
• Maintain wheelhouse equipment, charts, record books, nautical publications, compasses, clocks, sounding machines, navigational instruments, and aids to navigation, first aid kits, correction of charts, sailing directions and other nautical publications.
• Responsible for safeguarding the ship, its equipment, and stores from any detrimental practices or improper use by any passengers or ship’s personnel.
• Have authority over the persons on their watch.
• As officer on deck in charge of loading, the Second Mate is responsible for the safe and efficient embarking and disembarking of passengers and vehicles.
• Responsible for the assignment, direction, and performance of duties of crew members.
• Responsible for checking with their predecessor, if possible, all equipment for which they are responsible and report to the Master any defects or shortages.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a just-cause safety culture.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of vessel operating processes, procedures, and technology.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• WHMIS is required (Company provided training).
• Accessibility training is required (Company provided training).
• Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Training is required (Company provided training).?

NOTICE: In order to work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally allowed to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent residency)

Bay Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.