Head of Department - Regulatory Department

Océan; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Department for its Regulatory Department. This role is pivotal in managing maritime regulatory compliance and standards, overseeing investigations, and ensuring adherence to safety management systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the maritime field, a solid understanding of relevant regulations, and strong analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute significantly to the safety and compliance of maritime operations. If you're ready to take on this challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in the maritime field.
• Strong knowledge of regulations like CSA 2001, SOLAS, MARPOL.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulations and their impact on operations.
• Prepare investigation reports on maritime incidents.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Maritime Regulations Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Marine Certification

Major in Marine Transportation

Advanced Certificate in Marine Transportation

Tools

Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN A GREAT COMPANY WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE RECOGNIZED? READ ON, THIS OFFER IS PERFECT FOR YOU!

We are actively seeking a Head of Department – Regulatory Department who will be responsible for the assessment, implementation, and follow-up of specific projects related to regulatory and maritime issues. The selected candidate will play a key role in managing regulatory requirements and standards specific to the maritime industry. He will actively participate in maritime accident/incident investigations and the implementation of corrective actions. He will contribute to business development at regulatory and new business acquisition levels and ensure a strategic presence with our various partners and government agencies related to the maritime industry.

YOUR TALENTS WILL BE USED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES :

• Monitor new regulations and determine their impact on our operations.
• Supervise and ensure harmonization of minimum personnel requirements (for ongoing operations and special projects).
• Participate in the development and implementation of training and evaluation following ISM standards, Transport Canada requirements, Classification Society, OCIMF, and other company-established procedures.
• Establish and participate in working committees related to the development of regulatory compliance and other relevant projects for the division.
• Oversee files submitted to Transport Canada regarding the need for office decisions and exemptions.
• Prepare investigation reports on maritime incidents or accidents and submit them to the appropriate authorities.
• Plan internal and external safety management system audits for the company’s fleet of vessels.
• Manage the personnel under his/her supervision. Participate and support the activities of the Health, Safety and Environment Management System.

OUR IDEAL COLLEAGUE HAS :

• Marine certification relevant to the position
• Major in marine transportation and/or an advanced certificate (an asset)
• Minimum of seven to ten years of professional experience in the maritime field
• Good knowledge of Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of regulations such as CSA 2001, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS, OCIMF, Classification Societies
• Sense of priorities, excellent analytical skills, and autonomy
• Languages: Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.