Northumberland Ferries Limited, regional leader in the transportation industry, is seeking a Chief Officer to work onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Northumberland Ferries Limited include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities.
The First Mate (Chief Officer) is directly responsible to the Captain for the efficient and economical operation of the deck department, maintaining equipment in their charge, and the allocation of duties to, and supervision of, all persons under their authority. The First Mate has authority over all junior Deck Officers and all members of the deck department crew. While on watch, as the Captain's representative, they are responsible for the safety of the ship, the compliance with regulations, and carrying out the orders of the Captain.
Education, Experience and Licenses:
- Chief
Officer Near Coastal or Unlimited certificate. (Master Near Coastal
preferred)
- Seafarers
Medical Certificate.
- Radio
Operator Certificate.
- Certificates
of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other
than Fast Rescue Boats, Advanced Fire Fighting.
- Continuous
Certificate of Discharge (Discharge Book).
- Specialized
Passenger Safety Management.
Key Accountabilities:
- As
the Captain’s deputy, ensures the safe operation of the vessel and the
safety of passengers, crew and vehicles; ensures all crew members and
wharfingers are accounted for and wearing proper personal protective
equipment.
- Prepares
ship for daily operations; Toolbox Talks, checks all navigational
equipment, deck machinery and shore ramps.
- Supervises
vessel loading and unloading, embarkation and disembarkation of
passengers.
- Performs
administrative duties and maintains various records such as attendance,
overtime, Transport Canada Logs, Management System Check Lists, incident
& accident reports, Planned Maintenance system preventative
maintenance jobs.
- Supervises
the maintenance and repair or replacement of all firefighting and
lifesaving equipment.
- Is
familiar with and ensures compliance with the emergency operation of all
machinery and equipment in their respective departments on Company ships.
- Supervises
and coordinates activities of deck crews, trains new crew members and
mentors Junior Officers.
- Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a just-cause safety culture
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Strong
written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge
of vessel operating processes, procedures, and technology.
- Conflict
resolution skills.
- WHMIS
is required (Company provided training).
- Accessibility
training is required (Company provided training).
- Workplace
Harassment and Violence Prevention Training is required (Company provided
training).
NOTICE: In order to work on Canadian ships, seafarers
must be legally allowed to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent
residency)
Northumberland Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities)
**We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit copies of your certifications when
applying.
