Deputy Director of Safety & Security

Northumberland Ferries Limited; Wood Islands; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland Ferries Limited in Prince Edward Island seeks a Deputy Director of Safety and Security to lead the ongoing safety management system, security plans, and occupational health programs across vessels, terminals and facilities.

You will supervise safety and security personnel, conduct risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and support regulatory inspections while guiding teams through corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISM Code, SMS practices and marine safety requirements.
• Experience with audits, incident investigations and corrective actions in regulated environments.
• Clear communication, report writing and ability to resolve complex issues across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve the SMS and safety culture across vessel and shore operations.
• Provide leadership to safety and security personnel and project teams.
• Conduct risk, hazard and security assessments; track mitigations.
• Plan internal audits and support regulatory inspections and corrective actions.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and trend analysis.
• Assist with vessel and facility security plans, drills and cybersecurity matters.
• Collaborate with managers to strengthen health and safety practices.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Marine qualification or safety qualification

Occupational health and safety qualification

Job description

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.