pictou, ns marine engineering Jobs – 8 Openings This Week

Port Engineer
Northumberland Ferries Limited —Caribou, NS
- $140,000–$150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's
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Canadian Armed Forces —Nova Scotia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Marine Systems Mechanical Technician
Canadian Armed Forces —Nova Scotia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Marine Systems Electrical Technician
Canadian Armed Forces —Nova Scotia
- $4,337–$6,413 a month
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Chief Engineer
Northumberland Ferries Limited —Caribou, NS
- $135,000–$145,000 a year
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Leadership
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Financial Analyst - Relocate to Port Hardy, BC
K'awat'si Consulting and Management Services —Canada
- $70,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Finance
- Wellness program
- Relocation assistance
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Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer
Torus Talent Consultants LTD —Canada
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
- Civil Engineering
- Paid time off
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Life Cycle & Materiel Manager – Marine Mechanical Specialist
Morson Talent (Canada & USA) —Canada
- From $50 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
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Port Engineer

Northumberland Ferries Limited
Caribou, NS

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Job details

Full-time

Skills

Engineering
Project management
Bachelor's
Contracts
Budgeting

Full job description

Company Overview

Join our dynamic team at Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries, where we prioritize safety, efficiency, and quality in all our operations. We are committed to enhancing the customer experience while maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and reliability across our fleet and terminals.

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for shore-side ship support of major maintenance and repair. This includes project and contract management of refits, drydocks, and vessel modification projects. Ensures vessel reliability and Class / Regulatory compliance and assists vessel Chief Engineers in ensuring vessel safety and reliability. Plays the lead role in ensuring long term sustainable and reliable operations by managing the vessel modification program and associated budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages all aspects of vessel drydocks for NFL ships including long range planning, specification development, RFPs and tender evaluations, contract award, project execution and on-site quality control, and budget/contract management.

2. Generates, plans and manages all contractor support work for vessel Spring refits.

3. Supports the vessels in project managing major planned maintenance work.

4. Supports the vessels in project managing significant repairs requiring contractor support

5. Is the primary link with vessel systems/equipment OEMs

6. Is the primary link with Classification societies and tracks/monitors Class/Regulatory compliance.

7. Reviews and approves significant procurement activities by the vessels.

8. Monitors vessel planned maintenance status.

9. Develops and manages long range maintenance plans for the vessels.

10. Manages warehouse inventory.

11. Orders spare parts of a significant nature where requested by the Fleet engineering team

12. Leads the development, execution and budget management of all vessel E2 projects

13. Assists the Terminal Manager and Infrastructure Manager with terminal maintenance and repair projects as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Qualifications

Education:

A bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or marine engineering or naval architecture; OR

A Transport Canada 1st Class Motor certificate; OR

Demonstrable equivalency to the above in work experience and education.

2. Experience:

10 years of experience as a technical manager in the marine engineering industry

3. Skills:

Extensive marine engineering and vessel structures and systems knowledge.
Experience working with Classification societies and marine regulations
Strong leadership and interpersonal, collaboration skills
Experience working with contracts and commercial arrangements
Experience managing budgets and financial accountability
Project Management experience and qualification a strong asset
Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment requiring prioritization and adaptation.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment but also requires routine visits to vessels in service.

Must hold a drivers license and means of traveling throughout the Maritimes.

This position will be on call to assist the vessel with sudden shipboard technical issues and must be able to routinely work evenings and weekends outside of normal working hours.

The position will be the on-site project, contract and quality manager for drydocks which can be up to 2 months in length and occur almost annually, often away from home port.

Able to access all areas of ships and terminals including climbing ladders and entering tanks.

Application Deadline: Friday, November 30, 2025 at 11:59AM

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Please note that only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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Financial Analyst - Relocate to Port Hardy, BC

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