Senior Marine Safety Inspector: Vessel Compliance & Audits

Tandem Trans Solutions Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport Canada - Marine Safety and Security in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a Senior Marine Safety Inspector: Engineer - Inventory. The role conducts inspections for regulatory compliance and safety, and leads multi‑faceted audits of vessels, with certification work for seafarers under Marine Personnel Regulations.

Ideal candidates have a Canadian Certificate of Competency as a Second-class Engineer, a secondary school diploma, and at least five years in marine design,

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent; CSP/PSC-alternative accepted.
• Canadian Certificate of Competency as Second‑class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher.
• Five years of experience in marine design, construction, repair, operation, inspection, quality assurance or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Inspect ships for regulatory compliance, seaworthiness and environmental protection; issue inspection certificates.
• Investigate accidents, pollution incidents, and infringements under Canada Shipping Act and Canada Labour Code.
• Act as project manager on multi‑faceted audits/inspections of vessels (nautical, marine engineering, naval architecture).
• Conduct examinations and issue certifications for seafarers per Marine Personnel Regulations.
• Audit ship safety systems, navigation, cargo handling and stowage procedures.

Skills

Client Service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Judgment

Analytical Thinking

Digital Literacy

Education

Secondary school diploma or alternatives

Canadian Certificate of Competency as Second‑class Engineer

Job description

Transport Canada - Marine Safety and Security in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a Senior Marine Safety Inspector: Engineer - Inventory. The role conducts inspections for regulatory compliance and safety, and leads multi‑faceted audits of vessels, with certification work for seafarers under Marine Personnel Regulations.

Ideal candidates have a Canadian Certificate of Competency as a Second-class Engineer, a secondary school diploma, and at least five years in marine design,