3rd Class Marine Engineer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Wood Islands; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Travel compensation per collective

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive health benefit packages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northumberland Ferries Limited seeks a dedicated 3rd Class Engineer to ensure safe, efficient vessel operations. The role covers maintenance, repair, and clean-up of all machinery aboard, with a focus on safety, teamwork and regulatory compliance.

You will work during the sailing season from May to December, with four months of overhaul in the off-season, based from Wood Islands, PE and Caribou, NS.

Qualifications

• Valid CPC 3rd Class Engineer certificate and CoC maintenance certificates.
• Seafarers Medical Certificate and related medical clearances.
• Understanding of SMS documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality in marine operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul of machinery as directed by the Second/Chief Engineer.
• Operate within Engine Control Room or Engine Room watches as assigned by engineers.
• Maintain and update the company planned maintenance system.
• Adhere to pollution regulations and environmental requirements.
• Log maintenance, oil records, and spares inventory; support muster and emergency procedures.
• Supervise Oilers on watch and follow company policies and safety standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Safety-focused operations

SMS documentation knowledge

Independent working

Passenger services experience

Education

Certificate of Competency - 3rd Class Engineer

Seafarers Medical Certificate

CoC maintenance certificates

Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status

Job description

Northumberland Ferries Limited (NFL), a regional leader inthe transportation industry, is dedicated to providing reliable and efficientferry services. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customersatisfaction, we are seeking skilled and dedicated 3rd Class Engineersto join our dynamic team.

About Us:
At NFL, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.We are committed to providing an environment that promotes employee growth,career development, and job satisfaction. Our team members enjoy a range ofbenefits, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Travelcompensation per collective agreement
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health benefit packages
• Professional development opportunities

Position Overview:

As a 3rd Class Engineer, you will play a criticalrole in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our vessels.This full-time, year-round position includes an active sailing season from Mayto December, followed by four months of essential overhaul and refit workduring the off-season. Operations are based from the ports of Wood Islands, PE,and Caribou, NS.

Reporting directly to the Engineer of the Watch, youwill be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of allmachinery and equipment aboard the vessel. This role demands a commitment tosafety, operational excellence, and teamwork, contributing to the overallsuccess of Northumberland Ferries Limited’s operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul ofmachinery as directed by the Second Engineer or the Chief Engineer.
• Performing watches in Engine Control Room or Engine Roomas directed by 2nd Engineer or Chief Engineer.
• Maintain and update company planned maintenance system.
• Understand and adhere to pollution regulations.
• Update and maintain logbooks, maintenance records, oilrecord book and spares inventory.
• Supervise and delegate work to Oilers on their watch.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Muster List, emergencyduties, Vessel Emergency Plan, and SMS training manual.
• Understand and adhere to Company policies including theuniform policy, the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy, SmokeFree Workplace Policy, Pet Policy, and Collective Agreements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid Certificate of Competency as a 3rd Class Engineer.
• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate and all otherrelevant certificates required to maintain CoC.
• Working knowledge of critical operations and SMSdocumentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of safe operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with passenger services (an asset).
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status isrequired for positions in Canada.

Additional Information:
Northumberland Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and activelyrecruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the EmploymentEquity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, andmembers of visible minorities).

Notice:
To work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally permitted to work inCanada (through citizenship or permanent residency).

Join us at Northumberland Ferries Limited and contribute toa team that values excellence, teamwork, and safety.