chief engineer - water transport

Government of Canada - Central; Matane; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government agency is looking for a Marine Engineer to oversee engine operation and maintenance. The role entails supervising crew, maintaining safety standards, and managing budgets. Candidates must possess a 1st Class Marine Engineer Certificate and have strong interpersonal skills. This position is based on site in Matane, Canada, with no possibility for remote work.

Benefits

Health care plan

Disability benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Transportation provided by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Responsibilities

• Inspect maintenance and emergency repairs on engines and machinery.
• Operate machinery on ships.
• Supervise engine room crew activities.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Supervision

Project management

MS Office

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

1st Class Marine Engineer Certificate

Transport Canada Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience: 5 years or more

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment: Noisy

Responsibilities

• Inspect maintenance and emergency repairs done on engines, machinery and all auxiliary equipment
• Operate main engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment on ships
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of engine room crew
• Maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance and failures
• Supervise staff
• Project management
• Plan and manage budgets
• Patrol assigned areas
• Perform administrative tasks
• Monitor and inspect work
• Maintain firefighting equipment
• Ensure safety and comfort of passengers
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Professionalism in customer service
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• MS Office
• Maintain operation of computer systems, equipment, machinery and arrange repair work to ensure business continuity and customer service delivery
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Upgrade and maintain software

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

• 1st Class Marine Engineer Certificate
• Transport Canada Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel, MS Word

Instrument experience: Mechanical

Type of experience: Ferry

Equipment and machinery experience: Safety equipment

Area of work experience: Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Other information

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Sitting; Standing for extended periods; Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits: Disability benefits, Health care plan

Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Wellness program