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Marine Atlantic
Marine Atlantic’s mission is to provide a safe, environmentally responsible, and quality ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia in a reliable, courteous and cost-effective manner. With four Vessels, the Corporation provides ferry services on two routes. The first is a year-round, 96 nautical mile daily ferry service between Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador and North Sydney, Nova Scotia. The second, offered from mid-June until late September, is a 280 nautical mile tri-weekly ferry service between Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador and North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Marine Atlantic is a Crown corporation, and is committed to safety and environmental responsibility. Our head office is located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador....
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Junior Engineers
Posted date [2018-Nov-02] (ID: 1213)

Junior Engineers

Marine Atlantic provides a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction.  Come experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for future sustainability.

Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include

  • competitive salaries
  • defined benefit pension plan
  • comprehensive health and benefit packages
  • extensive professional development and training opportunities

Marine Atlantic is currently accepting applications for Junior Engineers to work onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Port aux Basques NL and North Sydney NS year round and Argentia NL during the summer season. These are full-time positions that are scheduled across our fleet and each tour. 

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer and supervised by the Senior Engineer of the

Watch, the Junior Engineer carries out watchkeeping duties in the Engine Room. This position must be familiar with the operation of our vessel’s machinery and have a full understanding of boilers, pumping systems, refueling procedures,hydraulics, thermodynamics, refrigeration, and air conditioning. The Junior Engineer is required to assist in performing preventative maintenance and, under the direction of the Second Engineer, carry out corrective maintenance duties as assigned.

With a focus on safety and the environment, this position is required to perform or assist in all maintenance activities, show good mechanical skills and judgment, and have the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Key Areas of Responsibility Include:

  • Performing watches under the direction of the Senior Engineer on watch. 
  • Communicating with the previous watch keepers and discussing any issues that may have occurred while on watch. 
  • Having knowledge of all running machinery and their auxiliary systems.
  • Ensuring all machinery is in good running condition without any safety hazards.  Any issues found must be reported to the Senior Engineer on watch.
  • Performing corrective or planned maintenance work as directed by the Senior Engineer on watch.
  • Making a pre-watch round of all machinery spaces on all levels of the vessel to check machinery parameters, levels and operation.
  • Reporting results of sounding tanks to Senior Engineer on Watch. 

Qualifications

Essential

  • Propulsion Plant Simulator Certificate I
  • STCW 6.1 & 6.2
  • Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Examination
  • Proficiency in Survival Craft
  • Ability to work in confined spaces

Assets

  • Passenger Safety Management
  • Marine Advanced First Aid
  • Confined Space Certification

Education

Valid 4th Class Motor Certificate STCW 95

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the provisions of Marine Atlantic’s Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes testing.

Marine Atlantic’s Tour Pattern

There is a monthly tour pattern for regularly assigned positions of 15 days on and 15 days off, normally commencing the 1st and 15th of each month.  As a new employee, you will be called for work in accordance with operational requirements; therefore, you may be required to work in intervals throughout both tours (i.e. one month) in order to obtain 15 days of work.  Please note, you may work in excess of 15 days per month should it be operationally required.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the provisions of Marine Atlantic’s Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes testing.

The Marine Atlantic Team

Our employees embody our core values; they are safety oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence. Their understanding and commitment to our values make our employees an invaluable part of our organization.

How do you become part of our team?

If you meet the listed qualifications, are interested in this opportunity and

exemplify our core values, please apply online.

www.marineatlantic.ca/hiringnow

Please note:For your application to be considered, all sections and questions must be completed

Additional Information:

Marine Atlantic is a Federal Crown Corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada.

Marine Atlantic Inc. is committed to Employment Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities, and Visible Minorities.

To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department (recruiting(at)marine-atlantic.ca).

Job Title Junior Engineers
Job Details
Posted By Marine Atlantic Inc.
Start Date
Salary
Location North Sydney, NS or Port Aux Basques, NL
Deadline for Application
Contact Phone #
Contact Email recruiting(at)marine-atlantic.ca
Categories and Description
Ship's Main Trading Area Ship's Main Trading Area -> East Coast / Gulf
Term Term -> Long-term
Position / Rank Position -> Engineer (Other)