Ship Inspector

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
Assignment : Permanent
# of openings : 1

Hours of work: 37.5 per week
Salary range:$119,632.50 to $133,809.00

Your role

Are you interested in contributing to maintain the Seaway System’s integrity by ensuring compliance with rules and regulations, carrying out vessel inspections and providing technical expertise? Is championing customer needs is one of your strengths? Your place could be with us!

Our advantages

• Competitive compensation defined-benefit pension plan and group insurance.
• 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

• Inspect vessels to ensure customer compliance to the rules and regulations governing the St. Lawrence Seaway system.
• Conduct inspections, analyze and report information pertaining to accidents, incidents and violations.
• Provide subject matter expertise to various SLSMC departments as required.
• Liaise and coordinate with various external stakeholders (such as: Owners, Agents, Masters, Classification Surveyors and Underwriters, Pilotage, Transport Canada-Marine Safety and other Government Agencies).
• Monitor and report on vessel safety, security and compliance data.
• Perform enforcement duties as a designated “Enforcement Officer” under the Canada Marine Act.

Your profile

• Post-secondary technical studies
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in operations
• Certificate of competency as Master Mariner valid for Canadian ship
• Enforcement Officer Qualification under the Canada Marine Act
• Comprehensive knowledge of marine legislation, practices, regulations, and the operation and specifications of various vessel types
• Specific knowledge of marine surveying, inspections and accident investigation
• Knowledge of applicable procedures, rules, standards and safe work practices with respect to performing duties
• Fluent in French and English, verbal and written, in order to communicate with captains and partners
• Class 5 (QC) driver's license and insurable driving record
• Eligibility for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.

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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