Second Officer: Bridge Safety & Navigation Expert

Bay Ferries Limited; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bay Ferries Limited, a regional leader in transportation, seeks a 2nd Mate Officer for the Fundy Rose operating from Saint John, NB and Digby, NS. The role reports to the Master and Chief Officer and emphasizes safety, bridge readiness, and orderly passenger and vehicle embarkation.

The Second Officer will oversee lifesaving and firefighting equipment, maintain equipment and records, and lead a crew in a collaborative, safety-focused environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold Canadian Watchkeeping Mate cert (Near Coastal).
• Endorsements/certificates for safety and rescue operations required.
• Medical and radiocommunication certificates must be valid.
• Proficiency and continuous discharge documentation must be current.
• Passenger safety management certification or endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety on deck as designated Safety Officer and Safety Representative.
• Maintain bridge equipment, charts, publications and navigational aids.
• Ensure emergency operation readiness of machinery and equipment.
• Supervise watch-standers and assign duties to crew.
• Safeguard vessel, equipment and stores from improper use by passengers or crew.
• Direct embarkation and disembarkation of passengers and vehicles.
• Coordinate with Master and Chief Officer for defects reporting and maintenance.
• Promote a just-cause safety culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Vessel operations knowledge

Conflict resolution

WHMIS training

Accessibility training

Harassment prevention training

Education

Canadian Watch keeping Mate, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency

Continued Proficiency Endorsement

Seafarers Medical Certificate

Radio Operator Certificate

STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft, Rescue Boats, Advanced Fire Fighting

Continuous Certificate of Discharge

Specialized Passenger Safety Management

Job description

Bay Ferries Limited, a regional leader in transportation, seeks a 2nd Mate Officer for the Fundy Rose operating from Saint John, NB and Digby, NS. The role reports to the Master and Chief Officer and emphasizes safety, bridge readiness, and orderly passenger and vehicle embarkation.

The Second Officer will oversee lifesaving and firefighting equipment, maintain equipment and records, and lead a crew in a collaborative, safety-focused environment with opportunities for professional development.