Project & Quality Manager Featured

Northumberland Ferries Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime transportation company based in Halifax is seeking a Project & Quality Manager to oversee project management and quality assurance practices. The role involves ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance, managing engineering budgets, and developing long-term strategic plans. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, 5+ years of project management experience, and strong organizational skills. Competitive salary range is $85,000–$95,000 annually. This position is office-based with routine site visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience; certification in project management considered an asset.
• Experience in the maritime industry strongly preferred.
• Independent and self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies for project and quality management.
• Oversee engineering budgets and provide financial oversight.
• Manage vessel charter obligations and warranty processes.

Skills

Project management expertise

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership experience

Knowledge of ISO certification

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Project & Quality Manager

Halifax, NS – Full-time – $85,000.00–$95,000.00/year

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Project and Quality Manager to lead the development and oversight of project and quality management practices across our organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and effective delivery of engineering initiatives. The successful candidate will provide leadership in project execution, quality systems, budget oversight, and asset management, while supporting long‑term strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements and best practices in project and quality management.
• Monitor and support project and quality management activities across the organization.
• Oversee all engineering budgets and provide financial oversight for projects.
• Lead program management of E1s, E2s, and Charter Offsets.
• Develop long‑range maintenance plans to support operational reliability.
• Manage company contributions to asset capital projects.
• Lead and deliver special projects as assigned.
• Oversee engineering policy development and ongoing maintenance.
• Manage vessel charter obligations and warranty processes.
• Build and oversee a Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM) program.
• Maintain the engineering SharePoint site and oversee vessel/terminal documentation management.
• Manage the use, implementation, and sustainment of the maintenance management system.
• Standardize and oversee major project contracts and terms & conditions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in marine engineering and project management.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience; professional project management certification considered an asset.
• Experience in the maritime industry in a project management role strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience with marine operations and Transport Canada (TC) certification considered an asset.
• Experience establishing or managing ISO certification considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
• Independent, self‑motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related project management tools.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office‑based role with routine visits to vessels, docks, and terminal facilities throughout the Maritimes.
• Requires significant road travel, with flexibility for occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work.
• Must be able to access all areas of vessels and terminals, including climbing ladders and entering tanks.

The contents of this career posting highlight some of the essential duties of the Project & Quality Manager position. The incumbent may be assigned other duties as required within the scope of the role and/or to meet the needs of the Company in a changing environment. A more detailed description of the role will be shared with candidates selected for interviews.

OUR COMMITMENT

We are committed to employment equity and actively recruit candidates from designated groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities).

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual with a teamwork mindset. While we have outlined some of the skills and qualifications that would be beneficial, we understand that not everyone will meet every single requirement. If you are excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team in this capacity, we encourage you to apply. Some in‑house training and upskilling may be available. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be just what we need!