Senior Vessel Inspector: Compliance & Safety

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation; Saint-Lambert; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Comprehensive group insurance

Virtual health care services

Hybrid work model

37.5 hours per week

Generous paid time off

EFAP

Professional development

Job summary

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is seeking a highly experienced professional to maintain the Seaway System’s integrity. You will inspect vessels, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide expert maritime guidance to internal teams.

A strong focus on stakeholder coordination and enforcement under the Canada Marine Act is essential. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid work model, a 37.5-hour workweek, and a competitive compensation package including a defined

Qualifications

• Holds post-secondary technical education.
• Minimum of eight years of operational experience.
• Valid Master Mariner certificate for Canadian vessels or valid Chief Engineer certificate.
• Enforcement Officer qualification under the Canada Marine Act.
• Extensive knowledge of marine legislation, regulations, practices, and vessel types.
• Knowledge of marine surveying, inspections, and accident investigation.
• Proficiency in French and English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vessels to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Conduct inspections and analyze/report information on accidents, incidents, and violations.
• Provide subject matter expertise to various departments as required.
• Coordinate with Owners, Agents, Masters, Classification Surveyors and Underwriters, Pilotage, Transport Canada–Marine Safety, and other agencies.
• Monitor and report on vessel safety, security, and compliance data.
• Perform enforcement duties as a designated Enforcement Officer under the Canada Marine Act.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Inspection expertise

Enforcement knowledge

Maritime knowledge

Education

Post-secondary technical education

Job description

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is seeking a highly experienced professional to maintain the Seaway System’s integrity. You will inspect vessels, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide expert maritime guidance to internal teams.

A strong focus on stakeholder coordination and enforcement under the Canada Marine Act is essential. This permanent, full-time role offers a hybrid work model, a 37.5-hour workweek, and a competitive compensation package including a defined