Job Description
Northumberland Ferries Limited, regional leader in the transportation industry, is seeking an Exempt Captain, Non-Union, 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 Exempt Captain will be responsible for the Safe Navigation, and the ship handling of the vessel for the docking and undocking multiple times daily. The Captain has overall responsibility to implement the Company’s Management System as per the ISM Code on board the ship that is under their command.
Education, Experience and Certification:
The ideal candidate will have experience in navigating Ro-Pax vessels in confined or narrow water ways and in shallow water. Experience with Azimuth thrusters, Controllable Pitch Propellers and Becker Flap Rudders is an asset.
- Master,
Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher.
- Continued
Proficiency Endorsement.
- Seafarers
Medical Certificate.
- Radio
Operator Certificate.
- Certificates
of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other
than Fast Rescue Boats, and Advanced Fire Fighting.
- Continuous
Certificate of Discharge (Discharge Book).
- Specialized
Passenger Safety Management (Certificate or Endorsement).
Key Accountabilities: Specific Management System responsibilities include:
- Implementing
the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy.
- Motivating
the crew to observe and execute the policy.
- Issuing
appropriate orders and instructions clearly and simply.
- Regularly
reviewing and updating the Company’s Management System and reporting
deficiencies to shore-based management.
- Reporting
hazardous occurrences and accidents and ensuring measures to prevent
reoccurrence are identified and implemented.
- Ensuring
crew compliance with safe working practices and procedures.
- Conducting
monthly health and safety meetings.
- Conducting
Daily Toolbox Talks with crew.
- Encouraging
crew to report near-misses by supporting a culture that does not focus on
blame.
- Performing
risk assessments and job hazard analyses to ensure safe shipboard
operating practices and procedures are in place.
- Maintain
current records of training and crew certifications.
- 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.
To view all opportunities please visit
www.ferries.ca
