Deputy Program Manager

Bay Ferries Limited; Waterford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ferries Limited is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support engineering program execution and project governance across our marine operations. This role focuses on applying standardized project and quality management practices to capital programs, vessel and terminal maintenance, and regulatory coordination.

Based in Atlantic Canada with site work across Digby, Halifax, and related ports, you will help monitor budgets, maintain long-range maintenance plans, manage major contracts, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent education and experience in marine engineering, project management, or quality management.
• Experience supporting or managing technical or engineering projects.
• Project Management certification (PMP) or quality management certification considered an asset.
• Experience within the marine or maritime industry strongly preferred.
• Experience with quality systems or ISO certification frameworks considered an asset.
• Leadership experience within marine operations or Transport Canada regulatory environments is an asset.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of standardized project management and quality management practices across the organization.
• Assist in project tracking, reporting, and coordination for engineering initiatives.
• Administer internal programs including E1, E2, and Charter Offsets.
• Support monitoring and reporting on engineering budgets and capital programs.
• Maintain and administer long-range maintenance plans for vessels and terminals.
• Coordinate engineering engagement with Transport Canada for capital projects and regulatory requirements.
• Manage individual engineering or capital projects as assigned.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support improvements to maintenance management systems and tools.
• Manage and maintain engineering content on SharePoint and Compass intranet platforms.
• Oversee engineering documentation quality management for vessels and terminals.
• Administer major project contracts and terms & conditions.
• Assist with coordination of major repairs and maintenance activities, including contractor engagement.
• Manage engineering department administration, task lists, and meeting coordination.
• Monitor and support adherence to the organization’s Asset Modification policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Independent work

Marine operations knowledge

ISO / quality systems knowledge

Leadership experience in marine regs

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and technically capable Deputy Program Manager to support engineering program execution and project governance across our marine operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring consistent project and quality management practices while supporting capital programs, vessel and terminal maintenance initiatives, and regulatory coordination.

Location & Reporting

Location: Digby, Nova Scotia. Department: Engineering. Reports To: VP Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of standardized project management and quality management practices across the organization.
• Assist in project tracking, reporting, and coordination for engineering initiatives.
• Administer internal programs including E1, E2, and Charter Offsets.
• Support monitoring and reporting on engineering budgets and capital programs.
• Maintain and administer long‑range maintenance plans for vessels and terminals.
• Coordinate engineering engagement with Transport Canada for capital projects and regulatory requirements.
• Manage individual engineering or capital projects as assigned.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support improvements to maintenance management systems and tools.
• Manage and maintain engineering content on SharePoint and Compass intranet platforms.
• Oversee engineering documentation quality management for vessels and terminals.
• Administer major project contracts and terms & conditions.
• Assist with coordination of major repairs and maintenance activities, including contractor engagement.
• Manage engineering department administration, task lists, and meeting coordination.
• Monitor and support adherence to the organization’s Asset Modification policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent education and experience in marine engineering, project management, or quality management.
• Experience supporting or managing technical or engineering projects.
• Project Management certification (PMP) or quality management certification considered an asset.
• Experience within the marine or maritime industry strongly preferred.
• Experience with quality systems or ISO certification frameworks considered an asset.
• Leadership experience within marine operations or Transport Canada regulatory environments is an asset.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Working Conditions

• Primarily an office‑based role in Digby or Halifax or Caribou NS, Charlottetown or Wood Islands PE, or Saint John NB, with regular travel to vessels, docks, and terminal facilities throughout Atlantic Canada.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel may be required.
• Must be able to access all areas of vessels and terminals, including climbing ladders and entering confined spaces where appropriate.

Why Join Us

• Work on major marine infrastructure and vessel programs across Atlantic Canada.
• Collaborate with experienced marine engineering and operations professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to large capital projects and fleet maintenance planning.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.