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Exempt Captain

Wood Islands, PE Full-time $140000.00-$155000.00/year

Job Description

Northumberland Ferries Limited, regional leader in the transportation industry, is seeking an Exempt Captain, Non-Union, to work onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Northumberland Ferries Limited include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities.

The Exempt Captain will be responsible for the Safe Navigation, and the ship handling of the vessel for the docking and undocking multiple times daily. The Captain has overall responsibility to implement the Company’s Management System as per the ISM Code on board the ship that is under their command.

Education, Experience And Certification





The idóneo candidate will have experience in navigating Ro-Pax vessels in confined or narrow water ways and in shallow water. Experience with Azimuth thrusters, Controllable Pitch Propellers and Becker Flap Rudders is an asset.

Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency or higher.
Continued Proficiency Endorsement.
Seafarers Medical Certificate.
Radio Operator Certificate.
Certificates of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats, and Advanced Fire Fighting.
Continuous Certificate of Discharge (Discharge Book).
Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Certificate or Endorsement).

Key Accountabilities: Specific Management System responsibilities include:

Implementing the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy.
Motivating the crew to observe and execute the policy.
Issuing appropriate orders and instructions clearly and simply.
Regularly reviewing and u

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