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4th Class Marine Engineer

@ Bay Ferries Limited

Digby, Nova Scotia

$41.86/hrFull-time
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Overview

Bay Ferries Limited is hiring a full-time, year-round 4th Class Engineer to keep ferry machinery safe and running during the active sailing season, based from Saint John NB and Digby NS. The role covers maintenance, inspections, overhauls, engine room watches and supervising oilers, reporting to the Engineer of the Watch. Competitive salary, travel compensation per collective agreement and a defined benefit pension plan are offered.

Pay:

$41.86 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul of machinery
  • Stand watches in engine control room or engine room
  • Maintain planned maintenance system and logbooks
  • Supervise and delegate work to oilers on watch
  • Follow pollution regulations and emergency procedures

Requirements summary:

  • Valid 4th Class Engineer Certificate of Competency
  • Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate
  • Working knowledge of SMS documentation
  • Proven track record of safe operations
  • Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Experience with passenger services (an asset)

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Employer posting date
2026-08-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-11-01

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingVehicle, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certifications4th Class Engineer Certificate of Competency, Seafarers Medical Certificate
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Bay Ferries Limited

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Ferry service across the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of Maine.

Full company description

Bay Ferries offers year-round ferry service between Digby, NS, and Saint John, NB on MV Fundy Rose and seasonal voyages on The CAT high-speed car ferry between Yarmouth, NS, and Bar Harbor, ME. Join our team of dedicated professionals today.

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Reported office locations
  • 5475 Spring Garden Rd #205, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3T2, CA
Other recorded names
  • Bay Ferries Limited
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Bay Ferries offers year-round ferry service between Digby, NS, and Saint John, NB on MV Fundy Rose and seasonal voyages on The CAT high-speed car ferry between Yarmouth, NS, and Bar Harbor, ME. Join our team of dedicated professionals today.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersHalifax, Nova Scotia
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Bay Ferries Limited (BFL), a regional leader in the transportation industry, is dedicated to providing reliable and efficient ferry services. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking skilled and dedicated 4th Class Engineers to join our dynamic team.

About Us:
At BFL, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. We are committed to providing an environment that promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our team members enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Travel compensation per collective agreement
  • A defined benefit pension plan
  • Comprehensive health benefit packages
  • Professional development opportunities

Position Overview:

As a 4th Class Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our vessels. This full-time, year-round position includes an active sailing season. Operations are based from the ports of Saint John NB, and Digby, NS.

Reporting directly to the Engineer of the Watch, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all machinery and equipment aboard the vessel. This role demands a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and teamwork, contributing to the overall success of Bay Ferries Limited’s operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform maintenance, inspections and overhaul of machinery as directed by the Second Engineer or the Chief Engineer.
  • Performing watches in Engine Control Room or Engine Room as directed by 2nd Engineer or Chief Engineer.
  • Maintain and update company planned maintenance system.
  • Understand and adhere to pollution regulations.
  • Update and maintain logbooks, maintenance records, oil record book and spares inventory.
  • Supervise and delegate work to Oilers on their watch.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Muster List, emergency duties, Vessel Emergency Plan, and SMS training manual.
  • Understand and adhere to Company policies including the uniform policy, the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy, Smoke Free Workplace Policy, Pet Policy, and Collective Agreements.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a just-cause safety culture.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Valid Certificate of Competency as a 4th Class Engineer.
  • Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate and all other relevant certificates required to maintain CoC.
  • Working knowledge of critical operations and SMS documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proven track record of safe operations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with passenger services (an asset).
  • Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status is required for positions in Canada.

Additional Information:
Bay Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities).

Notice:
To work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally permitted to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent residency).

Join us at Bay Ferries Limited and contribute to a team that values excellence, teamwork, and safety.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

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