Senior Marine Safety Inspector: Engineer - Inventory. Transport Canada - Marine Safety and Security. Closing date: February 1, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time. Permanent opportunities: Indeterminate, Temporary opportunities: Casual or Specified period (Term).
Reference number MOT26J-121796-000002
Selection process number 26-MOT-EA-HRS-00092
Location Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)
Employment tenure Permanent opportunities: Indeterminate, Temporary opportunities: Casual or Specified period (Term)
Salary $112,823 to $131,504 - Under Review
Level TI-07 - Marine
Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit .
Duties Inspection of ships for regulatory compliance, seaworthiness, and protection of the marine environment, and issue inspection certificates.
Investigates a wide variety of accidents, pollution incidents, and alleged infractions of the Canada Shipping Act and Canada Labour Code.
Acts as project manager on multi-faceted audits/inspections of vessels covering nautical, marine engineering, and naval architecture.
Conducts examinations and issue certifications for seafarers in accordance with the Marine Personnel Regulations.
Audits ship safety systems, ship navigation, cargo handling and stowage procedures.
Work workplace Transport Canada: A Smart Career Move! Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you! Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforce Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative, and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well‑being of Canada's middle class.



Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system. We are an employer that fosters employee well‑being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work‑life balance.
Intent of the process This is an inventory. As positions become available, hiring managers will extract applications for their respective need(s). For further details regarding inventories, please refer to the “Other Information” section of this advertisement.
Positions to be filled 1
Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance
Operational Requirements You need (essential for the job) Education A secondary school diploma or employer‑approved alternatives (see Note 1). The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. And possession of a valid Canadian Certificate of Competency as a Second‑class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher. Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education and/or proof of Canadian certificate of competency. Candidates with foreign education credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. If you have a foreign certificate of competency, additional information on how to obtain a Canadian certificate of competency can be found here.
Experience Five years of experience in marine design, construction, repair, operation, inspection, quality assurance or other marine related areas or in technical or operational management of ships or marine related electrical engineering/technology or as master or chief mate or second or third‑class engineer on ships of 150 gross tonnage or more.
Key Competencies Client Service
Teamwork
Flexibility
Reliability
Judgment
Analytical Thinking
Digital Literacy




Abilites Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to provide advice on technical matters and resolve operational problems respecting the application of marine programs.
Ability to work under stress and to meet deadlines.
Language requirements (essential for the job) English essential
May be applied / assessed at a later date Asset Experience Experience as a chief engineer on vessels.
Experience as an employer representative or health and safety committee member or representative with respect to the Canada Labour Code Part II or the equivalent provincial health and safety legislation.
Experience in the development or implementation of safety management systems.
Experience in the development or implementation of quality assurance programs or systems.
Experience as a port captain or as an independent surveyor or as a surveyor for classification societies, Protection and Indemnity Clubs (P&I; Clubs).
Experience in design, construction or repair of commercial vessels or serially produced small vessels.
Experience in managing large technical projects.
Experience as a marine superintendent of a vessel.
Organizational needs Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates who self‑declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and/or women may be selected for appointment first, to fulfill organizational needs. In addition, this organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.
Our commitment We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Equity, diversity and inclusion The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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