Deputy Director of Safety & Security
- Saint John, NB, Canada
Full-time
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About Us
Northumberland Ferries Limited and Bay Ferries Limited are marine transportation providers serving Atlantic Canada and beyond. Our operations connect communities and support safe, reliable and efficient marine transportation.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Safety and Security, the Deputy Director of Safety and Security supports the implementation and maintenance of the Company's Safety Management System (SMS), security plans, occupational health and safety processes, and regulatory compliance across vessels, terminals and facilities. The role leads assigned operational work, follows up on findings and corrective actions, and provides practical support to vessel and shore teams.
Key Responsibilities
The role includes office work and regular time aboard vessels and at terminals and other operational locations. Travel, flexible hours, occasional evenings or weekends, and participation in emergency response may be required.
To Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Northumberland Ferries Limited and Bay Ferries Limited are marine transportation providers serving Atlantic Canada and beyond. Our operations connect communities and support safe, reliable and efficient marine transportation.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Safety and Security, the Deputy Director of Safety and Security supports the implementation and maintenance of the Company's Safety Management System (SMS), security plans, occupational health and safety processes, and regulatory compliance across vessels, terminals and facilities. The role leads assigned operational work, follows up on findings and corrective actions, and provides practical support to vessel and shore teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and continuously improve the Company's SMS and just safety culture across vessel and shore operations.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to assigned safety and security personnel, project teams, committees and operational stakeholders.
- Conduct and support formal risk assessments, hazard analyses and security assessments; recommend and track mitigation measures.
- Plan and conduct assigned internal audits and support external audits and regulatory inspections, including follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
- Support incident reporting and investigations, analyze trends and recommend practical improvements.
- Support vessel and facility security plans, security assessments, drills, exercises, emergency preparedness and relevant marine and operational technology cybersecurity matters.
- Work with managers, supervisors and committees to strengthen occupational health and safety practices, training, inspections and corrective actions.
- Monitor assigned regulatory compliance obligations and support communications with regulators and classification societies.
- Prepare safety, security, audit and incident reports and recommendations, and support annual safety plans and budget inputs.
- Act for the Director on specific matters when formally delegated.
- Knowledge of the ISM Code, SMS practices and applicable marine safety, security and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Experience with operational audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, training or emergency preparedness in a marine or comparable regulated environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly with vessel and shore personnel, analyze information, write reports and follow complex issues through to resolution.
- Relevant degree, marine certificate of competency, occupational health and safety qualification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Sound judgment, credibility and the ability to work collaboratively across operational and corporate teams.
- Marine transportation, ferry, port, offshore, aviation, military, emergency services or other regulated operational experience.
- Designated Person Ashore (DPA) qualification or training.
- Company Security Officer (CSO) qualification or training.
- Lead Auditor training (ISM, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, or equivalent).
- Incident investigation training.
- Security-related qualifications such as MFSO or equivalent.
- Occupational health and safety certification such as CRSP, NCSO or CHSC.
- Experience using safety management, quality management or event reporting systems.
The role includes office work and regular time aboard vessels and at terminals and other operational locations. Travel, flexible hours, occasional evenings or weekends, and participation in emergency response may be required.
To Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and interest in the position.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Support and improve the company’s safety management system, security plans, occupational health and safety practices, and regulatory compliance across vessels and shore operations. Lead assigned safety and security work, including risk assessments, audits, incident follow-up, emergency preparedness, reporting, and corrective actions.
Requirements
Candidates need knowledge of the ISM Code, safety management practices, and applicable marine safety, security, and occupational health and safety requirements, along with relevant experience in audits, investigations, corrective actions, training, or emergency preparedness. A relevant degree, marine certificate of competency, occupational health and safety qualification, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required, with sound judgment and strong communication and collaboration skills.
Skills
- Safety Management Systems
- Marine Safety
- Security Management
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Analysis
- Internal Auditing
- Incident Investigation
- Corrective Actions
- Emergency Preparedness
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Report Writing
- Training
- Cybersecurity
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Safety Management System
- ISM Code
- Just Safety Culture
- Marine Safety
- Security Plans
- Occupational Health And Safety
- Risk Assessments
- Hazard Analysis
- Security Assessments
- Internal Audits
- Regulatory Inspections
- Corrective And Preventive Actions
- Incident Reporting
- Incident Investigations
- Emergency Preparedness
- Drills And Exercises
- Marine Cybersecurity
- Regulatory Compliance
- Classification Societies
- Annual Safety Plans
- Designated Person Ashore
- Company Security Officer
- Lead Auditor
- ISO 45001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- MFSO
- CRSP
- NCSO
- CHSC