Exempt Captain

Northumberland Ferries Limited; Belle River; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salaries

defined benefit pension plan

comprehensive health benefit packages

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northumberland Ferries Limited seeks an Exempt Captain to command vessels operating from Wood Islands, PEI, and Caribou, NS, ensuring safe navigation and ship handling while applying the ISM Code aboard the vessel.

The role requires Master or Near Coastal certification and STCW endorsements, with a focus on safety culture, crew leadership, and regulatory compliance. Competitive benefits are offered in a dynamic maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Master, Near Coastal Certificate or higher is required.
• Continued Proficiency Endorsement demonstrates ongoing qualification.
• Seafarers Medical Certificate confirms fitness for duty.
• Radio Operator Certificate is required for communications.
• Certificates of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, and Advanced Fire Fighting.
• Continuous Certificate of Discharge (Discharge Book) held.
• Specialized Passenger Safety Management certification or endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy.
• Motivate the crew to observe and execute the policy.
• Issue clear orders and instructions.
• Review and update the Management System and report deficiencies to shore management.
• Report hazards and accidents; ensure corrective measures.
• Ensure crew compliance with safe working practices and procedures.
• Conduct monthly health and safety meetings.
• Run Daily Toolbox Talks with crew.
• Encourage near-miss reporting to foster a no-blame safety culture.
• Perform risk assessments and job hazard analyses.
• Maintain training and crew certification records.
• Demonstrate commitment to a just-cause safety culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Vessel operating knowledge

Conflict resolution

Safety awareness

Education

Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher.

Continued Proficiency Endorsement.

Seafarers Medical Certificate.

Radio Operator Certificate.

STCW Basic Safety / Survival Craft / Rescue Boats / Advanced Fire Fighting certificates

Continuous Certificate of Discharge (Discharge Book).

Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Certificate or Endorsement)

Job description

Job Description

Northumberland Ferries Limited, regional leader in the transportation industry, is seeking an Exempt Captain, Non-Union, to work onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health benefit packages
• professional development opportunities

The Exempt Captain will be responsible for the Safe Navigation, and the ship handling of the vessel for the docking and undocking multiple times daily.

The Captain has overall responsibility to implement the Company’s Management System as per the ISM Code on board the ship that is under their command.

Education, Experience and Certification

• Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher.
• Continued Proficiency Endorsement.
• Seafarers Medical Certificate.
• Radio Operator Certificate.
• Certificates of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats, and Advanced Fire Fighting.
• Continuous Certificate of Discharge (Discharge Book).
• Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Certificate or Endorsement).

Key Accountabilities: Specific Management System responsibilities include

• Implementing the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy.
• Motivating the crew to observe and execute the policy.
• Issuing appropriate orders and instructions clearly and simply.
• Regularly reviewing and updating the Company’s Management System and reporting deficiencies to shore-based management.
• Reporting hazardous occurrences and accidents and ensuring measures to prevent reoccurrence are identified and implemented.
• Ensuring crew compliance with safe working practices and procedures.
• Conducting monthly health and safety meetings.
• Conducting Daily Toolbox Talks with crew.
• Encouraging crew to report near-misses by supporting a culture that does not focus on blame.
• Performing risk assessments and job hazard analyses to ensure safe shipboard operating practices and procedures are in place.
• Maintain current records of training and crew certifications.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a just-cause safety culture.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of vessel operating processes, procedures, and technology.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• WHMIS is required (Company provided training).
• Accessibility training is required (Company provided training).
• Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Training is required (Company provided training).

NOTICE: In order to work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally allowed to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent residency).

Northumberland Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).