Senior Maritime Navigator & Simulation Lead

BMT; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Training and development

Job summary

BMT is seeking a Senior Navigation Specialist to provide expert navigation and ship handling guidance for simulation-based activities across the North American region. The role demands deep operational experience with large seagoing vessels and extensive use of ECDIS, ARPA, AIS, GPS, and integrated bridge systems.

Responsibilities include translating real-world maritime operations into credible simulation inputs, acting as a Bridge Watchkeeper, and contributing to simulations, trials, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years practical experience in ship handling, maritime navigation and/or pilotage of large seagoing vessels.
• Valid Bridge Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency (STCW compliant).
• Extensive experience with Electronic Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar/ARPA, AIS, GPS, integrated bridge systems).
• Ability to translate real-world operational practices into credible simulation inputs, constraints, and performance measures.
• Understanding of bridge team dynamics within simulated and real-world operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and technical advice in support of navigation and ship handling simulations, including scenario development, execution, and analysis.
• Support client activities by translating real-world maritime operations into credible simulation inputs, behaviours, and constraints.
• Perform duties as a qualified Bridge Watchkeeper, ensuring simulation outputs reflect current best practices and regulatory compliance (COLREGs, STCW).
• Operate and provide guidance on Electronic Navigation Systems within simulation and real-world contexts (ECDIS, Radar, ARPA, GPS, AIS).
• Support the development and conduct of simulations, trials, and studies, including post-simulation analysis and reporting.

Skills

Ship handling

Maritime navigation

STCW Cert

ECDIS expertise

Bridge team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

STCW Certificate

Tools

ECDIS

ARPA

AIS

GPS

Job description

BMT is seeking a Senior Navigation Specialist to provide expert navigation and ship handling guidance for simulation-based activities across the North American region. The role demands deep operational experience with large seagoing vessels and extensive use of ECDIS, ARPA, AIS, GPS, and integrated bridge systems.

Responsibilities include translating real-world maritime operations into credible simulation inputs, acting as a Bridge Watchkeeper, and contributing to simulations, trials, and