Marine Electronics Service Technician

Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association; Lunenburg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Electronics Ltd. is seeking a Marine Electronics Service Technician to join our Lunenburg team.

The role involves installing, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing radar, GPS/chartplotters, echolocation gear, VHF, vessel computers, and networking systems on vessels and at client sites around Atlantic Canada. Based in Lunenburg, NS, you will travel to customer locations, shipyards, and ports, with possible early mornings, evenings, and on-call times.

Qualifications

• Technically minded, strong problem solver with a willingness to learn new tech.
• Willing to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable aboard vessels, in shipyards, and in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of marine electronics.
• Work in the Lunenburg shop, aboard vessels, at customer locations, shipyards, and ports in the region.
• Ensure reliable operation of radar, GPS/chartplotters, sonar, radio, and vessel computer systems.
• Interact professionally with customers and provide on-site solutions.

Skills

Technical mindset

Problem solving

Flexibility

Travel frequently

Independent work

Customer facing

Willing to learn

Team player

Job description

Overview

Atlantic Electronics Ltd. has been Keeping You on the Water Since 1973, and we're looking for a Marine Electronics Service Technician to join our Lunenburg team.

Position Details

Marine Electronics Service Technician

Lunenburg, NS

Atlantic Electronics Ltd.

https://www.ael.ca/

Posting Last Updated September 9, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

You'll install, service, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of marine electronics, including:

• Radar systems
• GPS and chartplotters
• Echo sounders and fish finders
• VHF and other communication equipment
• Vessel computer systems
• Marine networking and telecommunications equipment
• Navigation and related electronic systems

You'll work in our Lunenburg shop, aboard vessels, at customer locations, shipyards, and ports throughout the region.

Skills & Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Technically minded and a strong problem solver
• Reliable and willing to be flexible with their schedule
• Comfortable working overtime and travelling regularly
• Able to work independently and manage their time effectively
• Comfortable working aboard vessels, in shipyards, and in varying weather and working conditions
• Professional and confident dealing directly with customers
• Interested in learning new technology and equipment
• Able to work as part of a team across our different locations

Experience with marine electronics, electronics, electrical systems, telecommunications, networking, computers, or another technical trade is an asset.

No marine electronics experience? Don't count yourself out. If you have a strong technical background, enjoy troubleshooting, and are willing to learn, we'd still like to hear from you.

Working Conditions

Travel and overtime are a significant part of this position, and applicants must be comfortable with both.

Our customers operate throughout Atlantic Canada, and technicians may be required to travel throughout Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador depending on service requirements.

The Position May Include

• Regular overtime during busy periods
• Early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekend work
• Emergency and after-hours service calls
• Participation in a rotating on-call schedule
• Day trips throughout the region
• Multi-day travel and overnight stays when required

Marine service can be unpredictable. When a vessel needs to get back on the water, our technicians need to be ready to respond.