Marine Engineer 1 (Petite Passage and Grand Passage)

About Us

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. We are an engaged and supportive workplace ensuring safety of our public service; ensuring all return home healthy and safe.

The Marine Services division of Public Works maintains and operates seven provincial ferries: Englishtown, Little Narrows, Country Harbor, LaHave River, Tancook Island, and Digby Neck. Our Ferry staff help further connect and expand Nova Scotia’s transportation network while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Provincial Ferries. Our ferries operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.  If you want an exciting and challenging career with a daily view of our beautiful Atlantic waters, then we have the perfect opportunity just for you.

About Our Opportunity

As a Marine Engineer, you will join an engaged and collaborative team. Hours of work include 12 hour shifts and may require the working of various alternating hours per week in order to maintain the ferry schedule.

Primary Accountabilities

You will operate the main engines of the Ferry; ensuring that all auxiliaries, pumps, ventilating fans, steering motors and furnaces are functioning in a safe and efficient manner.

You will inspect, repair, and maintain the mechanical and electrical equipment on the ferry.

You will direct traffic on the Ferry; arranging vehicles on the deck and ensuring that the boat is clean at all times.
 

Qualifications and Experience

You have Grade 10 education and 3 years of mechanical experience. The Petit Princess is a motor ferry and therefore a SVMO (small vessel machinery operator’s license) is required.

You have your Seafarers Certificate of Medical Examination, a valid Marine Emergency Duty Certificate, and valid Marine First Aid.

Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential, along with your ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Strong ability to exercise independent judgement and initiative in your duties will aid in ensuring the Ferry meets safety standards and maintains schedules.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentation, interview(s), and reference checks.

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.

Additional Information

Hours of work include 12-hour shifts and may require the working of various alternating hours per week in order to maintain the ferry schedule.

The position in Petite Passage is a Term opportunity with anticipated end date of November 30, 2025.  The appointment status Term is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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.