Maritime Operations And Security Officer

Description:

The Port of Sept-Îles, a local port authority since 1999, plays a significant role in Canada’s national economy through innovative infrastructure and strong socio-economic and environmental partnerships. Recognized as the second-largest port in Canada by activity volume and the largest mineral port in North America, the Port is known for world-class facilities and a commitment to responsible development. Its core values include partnership, innovation, boldness, transparency, and active community engagement.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Harbour Master, the Maritime Operations and Security Officer is responsible for managing marine traffic and overseeing maritime security across the entire port perimeter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and supervise the arrival, departure, movement, and berthing of ships in coordination with pilots, tugboats, maritime agencies, and other stakeholders.

• Inspect maritime facilities to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper order.

• Enforce safety rules and maritime regulations; maintain the ship schedule and issue navigation notices.

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and updating of Practices and Procedures (P&P) in accordance with the Canada Marine Act, emergency plans, and port security procedures.

• Manage the access control system, including issuing port passes.

• Ensure legal record-keeping requirements are met and monitor the duties of Port Security Officers (patrol, control, surveillance, etc.) per security P&P.

• Assist management with planning and organizing security and safety measures on the port perimeter to meet operational needs.

• Ensure security equipment is used, tested, calibrated, and maintained as per the security plan.

• Play an active role in planning safety for special events.

• Act as the Port Security Officer and authority under the Canada Marine Act, when required.

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Teamwork and ability to work under pressure

• Judgment, discretion, rigor, and discipline

• Analytical thinking, decision-making, and organizational skills

• Leadership, initiative, and flexibility

• Strong customer service orientation

Required Qualifications:

• College diploma (DEC) or higher in operations management and/or logistics

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the maritime field or a related role

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of federal laws and regulations

• Excellent command of both French and English (bilingual proficiency required)

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

• Availability outside of regular working hours to act as the main on-call officer in case of emergencies

Working Conditions:

• Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses

• Market-aligned defined contribution pension plan

• 4 weeks of annual vacation

• Flexible summer schedule with half-day Fridays

• Competitive employer-paid group insurance

• Family leave benefits

• Continuous training and skill development

Start Date: To be discussed