Deputy Director of Safety & Security

Northumberland Ferries Limited; Charlottetown; Sur place; CAD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northumberland Ferries Limited seeks a Deputy Director of Safety and Security to lead the company's SMS, safety, and security programs across vessels and terminals. You will supervise audits, risk assessments and incident investigations, ensuring regulatory compliance and practical improvements for operations.

You will report to the Director of Safety and Security and guide safety personnel, coordinating with regulators and stakeholders to strengthen safety culture and resilience in Atlantic

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISM Code, SMS practices and marine safety requirements.
• Experience with operational audits, incident investigations and corrective actions in a marine or regulated environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with vessel and shore personnel and write reports.
• Relevant degree or marine competency and OH&S qualification or equivalent.
• Sound judgment and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsabilités

• Support and continuously improve SMS and safety culture across vessel and shore operations.
• Provide leadership to safety and security personnel and project teams.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses and security assessments; track mitigations.
• Plan and support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections; follow up actions.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and trend analysis for improvements.
• Assist with vessel and facility security plans, drills and cybersecurity matters.
• Coordinate with managers to strengthen health and safety practices and training.
• Monitor regulatory obligations and communicate with regulators and classification societies.
• Prepare safety, security and incident reports and support annual safety plans.

Connaissances

ISM Code knowledge

SMS practices

Maritime safety

Audits & investigations

Report writing

Communication

Formation

Relevant degree

Marine certificate of competency

OH&S qualification

Equivalent education

Description du poste

About Us

Northumberland Ferries Limited and Bay Ferries Limited are marine transportation providers serving Atlantic Canada and beyond. Our operations connect communities and support safe, reliable and efficient marine transportation.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Safety and Security, the Deputy Director of Safety and Security supports the implementation and maintenance of the Company's Safety Management System (SMS), security plans, occupational health and safety processes, and regulatory compliance across vessels, terminals and facilities. The role leads assigned operational work, follows up on findings and corrective actions, and provides practical support to vessel and shore teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and continuously improve the Company's SMS and just safety culture across vessel and shore operations.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to assigned safety and security personnel, project teams, committees and operational stakeholders.
• Conduct and support formal risk assessments, hazard analyses and security assessments; recommend and track mitigation measures.
• Plan and conduct assigned internal audits and support external audits and regulatory inspections, including follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support incident reporting and investigations, analyze trends and recommend practical improvements.
• Support vessel and facility security plans, security assessments, drills, exercises, emergency preparedness and relevant marine and operational technology cybersecurity matters.
• Work with managers, supervisors and committees to strengthen occupational health and safety practices, training, inspections and corrective actions.
• Monitor assigned regulatory compliance obligations and support communications with regulators and classification societies.
• Prepare safety, security, audit and incident reports and recommendations, and support annual safety plans and budget inputs.
• Act for the Director on specific matters when formally delegated.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the ISM Code, SMS practices and applicable marine safety, security and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Experience with operational audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, training or emergency preparedness in a marine or comparable regulated environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with vessel and shore personnel, analyze information, write reports and follow complex issues through to resolution.
• Relevant degree, marine certificate of competency, occupational health and safety qualification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sound judgment, credibility and the ability to work collaboratively across operational and corporate teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Marine transportation, ferry, port, offshore, aviation, military, emergency services or other regulated operational experience.
• Designated Person Ashore (DPA) qualification or training.
• Company Security Officer (CSO) qualification or training.
• Lead Auditor training (ISM, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, or equivalent).
• Incident investigation training.
• Security-related qualifications such as MFSO or equivalent.
• Occupational health and safety certification such as CRSP, NCSO or CHSC.
• Experience using safety management, quality management or event reporting systems.

Working Conditions

The role includes office work and regular time aboard vessels and at terminals and other operational locations. Travel, flexible hours, occasional evenings or weekends, and participation in emergency response may be required.