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Marine Engineer

@ Mckeil Marine Limited

Burlington, Ontario

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Overview

McKeil Marine Limited is hiring a permanent full-time Marine Engineer to work aboard its vessels. The role keeps shipboard machinery running safely and efficiently, including engine room watchkeeping, maintenance and regulatory compliance. The posting offers a competitive total compensation program, company-paid training, certificate upgrade incentives and favourable rotation schedules.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain all vessel machinery and equipment
  • Perform engine room watchkeeping duties
  • Troubleshoot and carry out preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Maintain engine room logbook and Plan Maintenance System
  • Monitor bunkers, lubricants and spare parts inventory

Requirements summary:

  • Fourth-Class Motor Engineer Certificate from Transport Canada
  • STCW Basic Safety and Survival certifications
  • Transport Canada marine medical
  • Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork
  • Tugboat or crane operations experience an asset

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Employer posting date
2022-05-11
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFourth-Class Motor Engineer Certificate, STCW Basic Safety, Marine Emergency Duties, Transport Canada Marine Medical
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Paid training

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Mckeil Marine Limited

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Full company description

Operating in the maritime sector in Canada since 1956, McKeil Marine takes great pride in the tradition of providing our customers with innovative marine solutions. From our humble beginnings as a tug and barge operator, we’ve grown into a dynamic solutions provider. Working with a sophisticated customer base, we deliver transportation and project services solutions across the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, east coast and the Canadian Arctic. We specialize in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk, project cargoes, heavy equipment and other general cargo. Project services include; marine construction, project management, engineering support, equipment rentals, ship docking, towing, temporary dock facilities and cargo transfer. WE ARE HIRING! JOIN OUR CREW. Find a new career path with one of Canada’s leading marine transportation providers. Working in multiple regions, our sailing crew participate in a variety of challenging new experiences and ever changing environments. Shore-based crew have the opportunity to work in a fast paced setting, providing ongoing support for our customers, sailing crew and fleet. We offer market competitive compensation packages, safe and secure work environments and the opportunity to be part of an innovative and growing organization. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 1001 Champlain Avenue, Suite 401, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Z4, CA
  • 291 Water Street, Suite 302, St John's, Newfoundland A1C 1B9, CA
  • 103-E Hampton Road, Rothesay, New Brunswick E2E 3L3, CA
Business categories
  • Marine Transportation
Other recorded names
  • Mckeil Marine Limited
  • McKeil Marine Limited
Specialties
  • Marine Transportation and Project Services
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Operating in the maritime sector in Canada since 1956, McKeil Marine takes great pride in the tradition of providing our customers with innovative marine solutions. From our humble beginnings as a tug and barge operator, we’ve grown into a dynamic solutions provider. Working with a sophisticated customer base, we deliver transportation and project services solutions across the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, east…

FieldValue
IndustryMaritime Transportation
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersBurlington, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1956
SpecialtiesMarine Transportation and Project Services
Open jobs on Jobsy33
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Job description

McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers. Experienced and adaptive, we deliver turn-key solutions that support our customers success in a wide range of transportation and project challenges. Customer service, safety, quality and respect for the environment are at the heart of our operations. When you join McKeil Marine you can look forward to a very competitive total compensation program and a team of passionate colleagues in a fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate.

Marine Engineers

McKeil Marine Limited has immediate openings for Marine Engineers aboard our vessel on a permanent full-time basis. We are looking for eager and self-starting individuals responsible for the up keeping, and maintenance of all machinery.

Why McKeil:

  • Our crew matter - at McKeil it feels like family
  • We sail safe - your safety is our top priority
  • Certificate upgrade programs and incentives
  • Company paid training
  • Competitive wages and comprehensive group benefits program

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reports to the Chief Engineer
  • Responsible for the safe, efficient and economical operation all vessel machinery and equipment including maintaining Engine Room Watchkeeping duties
  • Reporting of any incident and/or damage affecting sea worthiness, speed or normal operations
  • Perform troubleshooting, problem solving as well as preventative and corrective maintenance to prevent down time while ensuring the efficient and continual functioning of the vessel
  • Monitor bunkers, lubricants and maintain spare parts and inventory
  • Ensure the machinery is in compliance and meets regulatory and class requirements
  • Review and sign off the Engine Room Logbook while ensuring that all required information is entered accurately and kept up-to-date
  • Maintain and update the Plan Maintenance System in accordance to company policies
  • Understanding of pollution regulations and the company's objectives regarding environmental protection
  • Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

  • Fourth-Class Motor Engineer Certificate issued by Transport Canada
  • Marine Emergency Duties (MED’s) STCW Basic Safety and Survival Craft Certifications
  • Transport Canada Marine Medical
  • Experience with Microsoft Suite an asset
  • Strong sense of responsibility and pride in overall condition of machinery
  • Strong communication and proven teamwork skills
  • Self-starter, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Previous tug boat experience an asset
  • Previous Crane Operations experience an asset

Be a part of a winning and growing organization, joining our crew means receiving a total rewards package that includes company coordinated travels, favourable rotation schedules, company paid training and certificate upgrade bonuses.

To apply:

Please submit your application directly to this posting or email your resume to [email protected] and reference the position in the subject line.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. McKeil Marine is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

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