Job Description

COASTAL TRANSPORT LIMITED

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Coastal Transport Limited

Officer In Training

Deer Island Ferry Service - MUST RESIDE ON DEER ISLAND OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE

Who we are?

Coastal Transport Limited manages the operation and maintenance of the ferries operating between Grand Manan, White Head and Deer Islands on behalf of the province of New Brunswick. The work we do is essential in maintaining transportation requirements for the island communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.

What you will do?

The primary functions of the Deck Department and the Officer in Training include ensuring the safe and efficient vessel operations which include but are not limited to:

- Navigation practices and Bridge Watchkeeping;

- Look-out duties and responsibilities;

- Docking and Undocking;

- Loading and Off Loading of vehicles and passengers;

- Safety, Security and Fire Patrols;

- Preventative and Corrective Maintenance;

- Administration operations;

- Vessel Emergency duties;

- Support to Operations, Passenger Services and Engineering;

- Ship's Husbandry and Cleanliness;

- Seamanship skills and duties;

- Training and progressing toward higher level qualifications and certifications;

- All other duties and responsibilities assigned to you as directed by Captain, Mate, Engineer and/or Head Office;

Work environment:

Deer Island Princess II and Abnaki II operating between L'Etete and Deer Island NB;

Standard hours of work: Shift rotation 4-5 days on and 2-5 days off depending on in which vessel you are employed; Refit requirements which may take you out of province every 4 years for refit duration.

Who you are?

You are a dynamic team player with strong leadership skills and experience participating with and building high performing teams and working well with another shift. As the Officer in Training, you will have the credentials, reputation, experience and confidence to work together with all departments on board, head office, service representatives and regulatory personnel.

Your leadership, attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of qualification. Coastal Transport Limited is looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Key behavioural competencies:

Mentoring and Developing Others; Effective Interactive Communication; Organizational Commitment; Results Orientation; Team Leadership, and Analytical Thinking/Judgment

Essential qualifications:

Valid Marine Emergency Duties (MED), Minimum Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS) Valid Marine Medical; Experience working as a Deckhand; and Experience using computerized ship preventive maintenance systems.

Asset Qualifications:

Master 150 gross tonnage, Domestic or Limited Master for a Vessel of 60 gross tonnage of more; Chief Mate 150 Gross tonnage, Domestic or Chief Mate Limited for a vessel of 60 Gross tonnage or more; Leadership attributes leading a team during daily operations; Excellent management skills; Experience with Bridge Watchkeeping procedures and operation of navigation equipment; Detailed knowledge of ISM code, Canada Labour Code and Marine Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (MOSH)

Training and Progression:

As the Officer In Training, you will be required to have a minimum Certificate of Competency of Chief Mate 150 Domestic or Limited to vessels of 60 Gross Tonnage or more. If you do not possess this certification/qualification, you are expected to successfully complete all training to achieve the certification/qualification within a specified time to be agreed upon with management.

Once you have achieved the certification/qualification of Chief Mate, you will continue training and progressing toward Master 150 gross tonnage, Domestic or Limited Master for a Vessel of 60 gross tonnage of more.

Salary:

Salary will be based on the candidate's level of certification/qualification.

Applicants are required to submit resumes which must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration no later than midnight 12 September 2025;

Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education, certification/qualification, experience and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment; Candidates are required to submit copies of all documents/certificates related to the essential and/or asset qualifications; Candidates are required to provide a minimum of three (3) professional character references;
This is a full-time position based on 4 days on 2 days off or 2-5 days on 2-5 days off depending on the vessel in which you are employed;

Due to the ferry remaining nightly in Deer Island, the ideal candidate would need to reside in Deer Island or be willing to stay at the Coastal Transport Limited accommodations during the shift. Preference will be given to applicants who live in New Brunswick due to the shifts.

Coastal Transport Limited offers:

Meaningful work and the opportunity to support New Brunswickers; Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training; Paid vacation; Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.

How to apply?

We encourage applicants to apply on-line, by e-mail to hr@coastaltransport.ca or by mail at the following address indicating competition for Deer Island Service Officer in Training. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies within Coastal Transport Limited.

Coastal Transport Limited
P. O. Box 20078 Saint John NB E2L 5B2
Telephone: (506) 642-0520

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person