Bridge Safety & Navigation Lead — 2nd Mate Officer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Nova Scotia; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ferries Limited is seeking a Second Mate Officer to serve on the Fundy Rose, operating from Saint John, NB and Digby, NS. This role is designated Safety Officer and requires maintaining the navigational watch and safety systems.

You will oversee bridge equipment, wheelhouse operations, and crew on watch while ensuring safe embarkation of passengers and vehicles. A strong safety culture and relevant STCW certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Canadian Watch keeping Mate certificate required.
• Continued Proficiency Endorsement required.
• Seafarers Medical certificate required.
• Radio Operator certificate required.
• STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft, Rescue Boats, Advanced Fire Fighting certificates required.
• Continuous Discharge Book required.
• Specialized Passenger Safety Management endorsement recommended.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for care and upkeep of lifesaving and firefighting equipment, inspected bi-weekly.
• Maintain wheelhouse equipment, charts, nautical publications, compasses and navigation aids.
• Ensure bridge equipment is maintained and clean, and report any defects to the Master.
• Oversee safety on deck during loading of passengers and vehicles.
• Direct assignment, direction and performance of duties for crew on watch.
• Safeguard ship and stores from improper use by passengers or crew.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a just-cause safety culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Vessel operations

Conflict resolution

WHMIS training

Accessibility training

Harassment prevention training

Education

Canadian Watch keeping Mate Certificate

Continued Proficiency Endorsement

Seafarers Medical Certificate

Radio Operator Certificate

STCW Basic Safety/Survival/Rescue/Advanced Fire Fighting

Continuous Discharge Book

Specialized Passenger Safety Management Endorsement

Job description

Bay Ferries Limited is seeking a Second Mate Officer to serve on the Fundy Rose, operating from Saint John, NB and Digby, NS. This role is designated Safety Officer and requires maintaining the navigational watch and safety systems.

You will oversee bridge equipment, wheelhouse operations, and crew on watch while ensuring safe embarkation of passengers and vehicles. A strong safety culture and relevant STCW certifications are essential.