Onboard 2nd Mate Officer — Safety & Bridge Lead

Bay-Ferries-Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Health benefit packages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bay Ferries Limited seeks a Second Mate Officer to join the Fundy Rose sailing between Saint John, NB and Digby, NS. The role reports to the Master and Chief Officer and serves as the vessel's Safety Officer, ensuring safekeeping of the Navigational Watch and maintaining bridge readiness.

Candidate must hold Canadian Watchkeeping Mate and Near Coastal certificates, plus STCW safety endorsements, with strong communication and safety leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold Canadian Watchkeeping Mate and Near Coastal Certificate of Competency.
• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate and Radio Operator Certificate required.
• STCW Basic Safety and related endorsements essential.
• Experience maintaining bridge equipment and navigational gear preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and safeguard lifesaving and firefighting equipment (bi-weekly inspections).
• Oversee bridge equipment, charts, and navigational publications.
• Ensure safe embarkation/disembarkation of passengers and vehicles.
• Direct and monitor crew performance on watch and report defects.
• Uphold Safety Management System and safety culture.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

WHMIS training

Harassment prevention training

Education

Canadian Watch keeping Mate

Near Coastal Certificate of Competency

Seafarers Medical Certificate

Radio Operator Certificate

STCW Basic Safety

Tools

Bridge equipment knowledge

Navigational publications

Job description

Bay Ferries Limited seeks a Second Mate Officer to join the Fundy Rose sailing between Saint John, NB and Digby, NS. The role reports to the Master and Chief Officer and serves as the vessel's Safety Officer, ensuring safekeeping of the Navigational Watch and maintaining bridge readiness.

Candidate must hold Canadian Watchkeeping Mate and Near Coastal certificates, plus STCW safety endorsements, with strong communication and safety leadership skills.