Captain, Dry Bulk

Algoma Central Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Algoma Central Corporation seeks an experienced Captain for the Deck Department on a dry bulk vessel. This full-time, non-unionized management role steers safety, vessel operations and compliance with ISM Code and ISO standards.

The Captain represents the Company aboard, protecting crew, environment, and the owner's commercial interests while overseeing safety, pollution prevention and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner or Master, Near Coastal with Transport Canada Canadian credentials.
• GOC – GMDSS license and STCW safety certifications required.
• 2+ years latest experience on dry bulk vessels.
• Ability to lead a crew and contractors, with English working proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the vessel's management representative and safeguard corporate interests.
• Ensure safety of crew, environment, and cargo operations, and pollution prevention.
• Enforce compliance with Canada Shipping Act, ISM Code, ISO standards and procedures.
• Make safety-based decisions as the vessel captain; non-unionized leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

English working level

Dry bulk vessel experience

Decision-making

Education

Master Mariner certificate

GOC – GMDSS

STCW safety proficiency

Pilotage certificate (GLPA)

Canadian passport / PR

Tools

TRANSAS ECDIS

Job description

• Location: Deck Department, Dry Bulk Vessel
• Employment Type: Full-time/Permanent
• Date Posted: July 13, 2026

Job Duties

The Captain is the Company’s management representative aboard the vessel and they are charged with the responsibility to support and protect the best interests of the Corporation in all areas of their job role.

The Captain’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the safety of the crew and any contractors, protection of the environment, the safe operation of the vessel and its cargo, and protection of the owner’s commercial interests. The Captain has the overriding authority and responsibility to make decisions with respect to safety and pollution prevention. The Captain is expected to perform his or her duties in accordance with the Canada Shipping Act and Regulations, Canada Labour Code, Company Policies and Procedures, and includes fulfillment of the Company’s committed requirements of the ISM Code and the ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Standards.

This is a management position and is non-unionized.

Qualifications

• Master Mariner (preferred) or Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency issued by Transport Canada.
• General Operator’s License (GOC – GMDSS).
• Pilotage Certificate within the designated GLPA areas (preferred).
• Certificate of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety.
• Certificate of Proficiency in STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats.
• Certificate of Proficiency in STCW Advanced Fire Fighting.
• Ship Security Officer.
• Marine Medical Care (preferred).
• Bridge Resource Management.
• ECDIS training with proficiency in TRANSAS type (preferred).
• Valid Canadian Passport or Canadian Permanent Residency.
• Valid US C1/D Visa, if required.

Skills, Abilities and Experience

• Minimum 2 years recent experience working on dry bulk vessels
• Experience with Safety Management Systems
• Excellent leadership skills
• Knowledge of English language at a working level is required

Algoma Central Corporation encourages application from designated group members identified under the Federal Employment Equity Act. Algoma Central Corporation is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Algoma will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. We wish to thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

63 Church Street, Suite 600
St. Catharines, Ontario,
CANADA, L2R 3C4