Exempt Captain - Safe Navigation & Leadership

Northumberland Ferries Limited; Pictou; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 is seeking an Exempt Captain, Non-Union, to lead navigation and ship handling on our vessels operating from Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS. The role requires ensuring Safe Navigation, compliance with the ISM Code, and active participation in safety and environmental procedures.

The successful candidate will manage daily operations, supervise crew, maintain training records, and uphold a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement Safety and Environmental Protection Policy.
• Motivate crew to observe and execute the policy.
• Issue clear orders and instructions.
• Review and update the Company’s Management System and report deficiencies to shore-based management.
• Report hazardous occurrences and accidents and ensure preventive measures.
• Ensure crew compliance with safe working practices and procedures.
• Conduct monthly health and safety meetings.
• Lead Daily Toolbox Talks with crew.
• Encourage near-miss reporting to foster a blame-free safety culture.
• Perform risk assessments and job hazard analyses for safe shipboard practices.
• Maintain records of training and crew certifications.
• Demonstrate commitment to a just-cause safety culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Vessel operations knowledge

Conflict resolution

WHMIS training

Accessibility training

Harassment prevention training

Education

Master Near Coastal Certificate

Continued Proficiency Endorsement

Seafarers Medical Certificate

Radio Operator Certificate

STCW Basic Safety

Continuous Discharge Book

Passenger Safety Management endorsement

Job description

Northumberland Ferries Limited is seeking an Exempt Captain, Non-Union, to lead navigation and ship handling on our vessels operating from Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS. The role requires ensuring Safe Navigation, compliance with the ISM Code, and active participation in safety and environmental procedures.

The successful candidate will manage daily operations, supervise crew, maintain training records, and uphold a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all