Relief Chief Engineer

Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Chief Engineer in Horseshoe Bay. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where you will travel with the vessel and work a flexible schedule aligned with Horseshoe Bay fleet requirements, as directed by the supervisor on a monthly basis.

Job Description

Relief Chief Engineer

• Ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operation of the ship’s propulsion and power systems
• Monitoring, maintaining, and documenting the condition of the ship’s structure
• Planning, directing, and implementing regular emergency repairs and alterations, and assisting the overall dry‑dock and refit program
• Planning, directing, and organizing assignments of the watch crew to work on machinery that may alter the performance of the vessel
• Supervising a comprehensive vessel engineering maintenance program including inspecting the appearance, condition, and function of all onboard equipment
• Liaising with regulatory bodies regarding ship inspections and conducting engineering crew inspections to ensure awareness and compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Making operational judgments based on mechanical capability and conditions
• Leading, directing, and training crews and conducting regular drills in responding to fire, safety, confined spaces and evacuation drills and other emergency situations
• Assisting the Engineering Superintendent in developing and implementing safety, operational, and employee performance improvements and efficiencies
• Ensuring security compliance with the vessel security plan, applicable legislation, regulations, and company policy and procedures, conducting security equipment inspections and audits as required, and reporting and correcting deficiencies
• Performing other duties as required

Education Requirements

• Transport Canada 1st Class Motor Certificate of Competency
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of applications
• Completion of supervisory and business courses is considered an asset

Work Experience

• Experience as a Chief Engineer or watch engineer at the equivalent certification level
• Demonstrated supervisory experience

Competency Requirements

• Strong leadership demonstrated through reliable performance and positive interactions with colleagues across the company
• A change agent driven to deliver outstanding results
• Ability to identify and analyze business improvement opportunities that increase shareholder value
• Customer service driven approach
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, essential for leading and motivating a diverse workforce

Salary and Benefits

The target salary range: $135,600 - $150,700 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on an exceptional basis.

EEO Statement

We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever‑changing workplace.