Marine Officer

At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.

Location: St. Lambert(QC), Brossard (QC), Cornwall (ON) or St. Catharines (ON)
Assignment: Permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 per week
Annual salary: $120 432- $133 809

Your role

Are you interested in playing a key role in ensuring the success of the team? 
How about evaluating the vessels' ability to transit the Seaway and ensuring compliance with hazardous cargo requirements and regulations? 

Would you see yourself providing guidance and support in developing and implementing ISO program and Marine Transportation Security plan? 

Your place could be with us!

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation, defined-benefit pension plan, group insurance and virtual health care.
• Performance bonus.
• Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Hybrid work program to have the best of both worlds.
• Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flextime.
• Professional development, wellness program and other benefits!

Your responsibilities

• Review ship plans and data to evaluate the ability of vessels to transit the Seaway system, and communicate with shipyards and owners regarding transit and equipment requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate with the shipping industry and other agencies on standards, requirements and procedures related to vessel operations.
• Promote navigational safety and advise Regional operations on challenging nautical issues.
• Review and assess accidents, equipment failures and other Marine incidents that occur within the Seaway system.
• Carry out studies related to developments in the Marine Industry and assess impacts on Seaway operations, regulations, inspections and other requirements.

Your profile

• Diploma of post-secondary technical studies
• Certificate of competency as Master Mariner valid for Canadian ship
• Eligible to obtain the title of Law Enforcement Officer, upon completion of Seaway training.
• Marine pilotage certification, an asset.
• Minimum of eight (8) years experience in Marine operations, particularly in Marine surveying, inspections, accident investigations and hazardous cargo transportation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Marine legislation, dangerous goods regulations, and Seaway regulations.
• Proficient in French and English, verbal and written, in order to communicate with teams located in Québec and Ontario.
• Eligibility for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.
• Availability to undergo medical test, functional abilities evaluation and drugs test. 
• Valid Class G (ON) or Class 5 (QC) driver's license and insurable driving record.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups:  women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.  
 

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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