Northumberland Ferries Limited, regional leader in thetransportation industry, is seeking an Exempt Captain, Non-Union, to workonboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Wood Islands, PE, andCaribou, NS. Some benefits of working with NorthumberlandFerries Limited include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan,comprehensive health benefit packages, and qualified developmentopportunities. The Exempt Captain will be responsible for the SafeNavigation, and the ship handling of the vessel for the docking and undockingmultiple times daily. The Captain has overall responsibility to implementthe Company’s Management System as per the ISM Code on board the ship that isunder their command. The ideal candidate will have experience in navigatingRo-Pax vessels in confined or narrow water ways and in shallow water.
Experience with Azimuth thrusters, Controllable Pitch Propellers and BeckerFlap Rudders is an asset. Certificatesof Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats otherthan Fast Rescue Boats, and Advanced Fire Fighting.
Implementingthe Safety and Environmental Protection Policy. Motivatingthe crew to observe and execute the policy. ConductingDaily Toolbox Talks with crew. Performingrisk assessments and job hazard analyses to ensure safe shipboardoperating practices and procedures are in place. Maintaincurrent records of training and crew certifications. WHMISis required (Company provided training). Accessibilitytraining is required (Company provided training). WorkplaceHarassment and Violence Prevention Training is required (Company providedtraining). In order to work on Canadian ships, seafarersmust be legally allowed to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanentresidency). Northumberland Ferries Limited is committed to employmentequity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined inthe Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilitiesand members of visible minorities). **