4th Class Marine Engineer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Canada; Hybrid; 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

Bay Ferries Limited is recruiting a 4th Class Engineer to ensure safe, efficient operation of vessels during year‑round service with an active sailing season. The role is based from ports Saint John NB and Digby NS, reporting to the Engineer of the Watch.

You will maintain machinery, perform repairs, and uphold safety, operational excellence, and teamwork to support the company’s maritime operations.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency as 4th Class Engineer is required.
• Seafarers Medical Certificate and related CoC maintenance certificates required.
• Strong communication and safety focus with ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul of machinery as directed by senior engineers.
• Take watches in Engine Control Room or Engine Room as directed.
• Maintain and update maintenance system and logs.
• Adhere to pollution regulations and safety policies.
• Supervise and delegate work to Oilers on watch.
• Follow Muster List, emergency duties, Vessel Emergency Plan and SMS training.
• Comply with company policies including harassment, smoke-free and related policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Certificate of Competency - 4th Class Engineer

Seafarers Medical Certificate

Job description

Bay Ferries Limited(BFL), a regional leader in the transportation industry, is dedicated toproviding reliable and efficient ferry services. With a strong commitment tosafety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking skilled anddedicated 4th Class Engineers to join our dynamic team.

About Us

At BFL, 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
• Travel compensation per collective agreement
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health benefit packages
• Professional development opportunities

Position Overview

As a 4thClass Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe,efficient, and effective operation of our vessels. This full-time, year-roundposition includes an active sailing season. Operations are based from the portsof Saint John NB, and Digby, NS.

Reporting directlyto the Engineer of the Watch, you will be responsible for themaintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all machinery and equipment aboard thevessel. This role demands a commitment to safety, operational excellence, andteamwork, contributing to the overall success of Bay Ferries Limited’soperations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul of machinery asdirected by the Second Engineer or the Chief Engineer.
• Performing watches in Engine Control Room or Engine Room asdirected 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, oil record bookand spares inventory.
• Supervise and delegate work to Oilers on their watch.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Muster List, emergency duties, VesselEmergency Plan, and SMS training manual.
• Understand and adhere to Company policies including the uniformpolicy, the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy, SmokeFree Workplace Policy, Pet Policy, and Collective Agreements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a just-cause safetyculture.

Desired Qualifications

• Valid Certificate of Competency as a 4th Class Engineer.
• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate and all other relevantcertificates required to maintain CoC.
• Working knowledge of critical operations and SMS documentation.
• 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 is required forpositions in Canada.

Additional Information

Bay Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruitscandidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment EquityAct (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and membersof visible minorities).

Notice

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

Join us at BayFerries Limited and contribute to a team that values excellence, teamwork, andsafety.