About Us The Marine Services division of the Department of Public Works maintains and operates the provincial ferries including: Englishtown, Little Narrows, Country Harbor, LaHave River, Tancook Islands, and Digby Neck.

Our Marine staff help to further connect and expand Nova Scotia’s transportation network; all the while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Ferries.

Our provincial ferries operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

If you’re looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity and career growth, with a daily view of our beautiful Atlantic waters, then we have your perfect prospect.

About Our Opportunity As the Mate, you represent the Department in a professional and courteous manner while playing a critical role in the operation and safety of the Ferry.

Primary Accountabilities Our Petite Passage Ferry is seeking a Mate to join their crew! In this role, you will represent the Department in a professional and courteous manner while playing a critical role in the operation and safety of the Ferry.

You will direct vehicle and passenger traffic and assist with ensuring cleanliness of the ferry.

You will be responsible for maintaining and securing fire and safety equipment on the Ferry and assisting the engineer with mechanical duties.

In the event of an accident or illness of the Captain, you will assume command of the Ferry.

Qualifications and Experience High school completion (or equivalent) and one (1) year seafaring experience.

You must have a Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety Certificate, a Seafarer’s Marine Medical Certificate, and a Marine First Aid Certificate.

You are an energetic,



courteous individual who is the primary point of contact to the public and exercises sound judgement at all times while ensuring the Ferry meets safety standards and maintains schedules.

You are committed to customer service excellence, along with safety guidelines and departmental policies and procedures.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference check Equivalency An equivalent combination of relevant training and experience will be considered.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions The ability to lift 50 pounds, as well as the ability to stand, shovel, walk, climb and sit for extended periods of time is required in this role.

You may be in contact with diesel fumes from equipment, noise and dust.

Outside work is required in varying weather conditions.

Shift work is required, including nights and weekends.

What We Offer Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies Countless career paths Pay Grade: MOS 10 Salary Range: $1,;- $1,;Bi-Weekly

📌 Mate 1 (Petite Passage) (Digby)
🏢 Government of Nova Scotia
📍 Digby