Bay Ferries Limited operates the mv Fundy Rose between Digby, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick. This is a year-round ferry service which employs approximately 150 people. The typical work schedule is one week on, one week off.
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 Bay Ferries Limited include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities. BFL currently looking for a Chief Electrician to work onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of St. John, NB and Digby, NS year-round. This position is a full time Excluded position with a rotational work schedule of one week on one week off. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer and functionally to the Master, the Chief Electrician is responsible for all activities performed on board relative to electrical and electronic equipment and control systems. The Chief Electrician is a critical leadership role onboard our vessels. This position is responsible for the supervision of all Electricians, making it a key role in leading, managing and developing the team, and ensuring that the provisions of the collective agreement are followed.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Work diligently to promote a physically and psychologically safe working environment, that is diverse, accessible, inclusive, and equitable.
• Responsible for all Electrical and Electronic equipment and Control systems.
• Supervise all Electricians and assign work activities as required.
• Ensure all work is conducted in a safe manner following all established safety procedures.
• Ensure that all electrical and electronic equipment on the vessel is fully operational and safe to use.
• Ensure all work permits are issued and completed.
• Meet with the Chief Engineer about outstanding work to be completed.
• Remain in the Engine Control Room for arrival and departures from Port and for any maneuvering of the ship.
• Prepare list of items for refit maintenance.
What qualifications do I need to be considered for this opportunity?
Certification:
• Preferable Red Seal Electrician Certification OR A combination of equivalent education, job-related training, and work experience in a related position. (10 years)
Qualifications:
• Proven leadership/supervisory skills, including demonstrated success with leading, motivating, mentoring, and growing a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous work-related experience relative to various machinery configurations, control, and alarm systems.
• Ability to keep accurate up-to-date records.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to obtain a Transport Canada Marine Medical.
Asset Qualifications:
• Previous relevant work experience in a marine environment.
• Experience and/or training in marine electrical/electronics.
• Marine STCW 6.1 and 6.2 Courses, including valid MED refresher.
• Passenger Safety Management.
• Marine Advanced First Aid Certificate.
• Transport Canada Marine Medical Marine.
NOTICE: In order to work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally allowed to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent residency)
Bay 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)
Please submit copies of your certifications when applying.
https://www.ferries.ca/careers/