Engineering & Floating Platform Manager

Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale; Esquimalt; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a civilian Engineering and Floating Platform Manager to support the Royal Canadian Navy in Esquimalt, British Columbia. You will supervise engineering, maintenance, and operational readiness of the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet, including tugs, barges and other marine assets.

In this leadership role, you will oversee budgets, personnel, and engineering advisory functions, coordinate maintenance programs, and ensure safe, reliable fleet

Qualifications

• Valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer, Third Class Motor or higher.
• RCN Chief Engineer Certification Level Four (MAR ENG ART QL7) or RCN Engineering Head of Department qualification.
• Experience overseeing vessel material readiness and providing engineering recommendations to management.
• Experience coordinating schedules and work plans in an operational environment.
• Experience overseeing preventative maintenance programs and using computerized vessel maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering, maintenance, and readiness of the Auxiliary Fleet.
• Coordinate maintenance programs and preventative maintenance.
• Provide engineering advice to senior management.
• Oversee budgets and personnel; ensure safe fleet operations.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Budget management

Engineering advice

Naval operations

Education

Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Marine Engineer, Third Class or higher

RCN Chief Engineer Certification Level Four (MAR ENG ART QL7)

RCN Engineering Head of Department qualification

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Vessel Maintenance Systems)

Job description

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a civilian Engineering and Floating Platform Manager to support the Royal Canadian Navy in Esquimalt, British Columbia.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the engineering, maintenance, and operational readiness of the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet, including tugs, barges, and other marine assets. You will coordinate maintenance and repair activities, manage preventative maintenance programs, provide engineering advice to senior management, oversee budgets and personnel, and help ensure fleet operations remain safe, reliable, and effective in supporting naval operations.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Marine Engineer, Third Class Motor or higher; a Royal Canadian Navy Chief Engineer Certification Level Four (MAR ENG ART QL7 qualification); or a Royal Canadian Navy Engineering Head of Department qualification.
• Experience in marine operations and fleet management, including leadership and supervision of vessel crews or engineering personnel.
• Experience overseeing vessel material readiness and providing engineering recommendations to management.
• Experience coordinating schedules and work plans in an operational environment.
• Experience overseeing preventative maintenance programs and using computerized vessel maintenance systems.

DND offers a federal public service pension plan, comprehensive health and dental benefits, stable work schedules, and opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement.