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Deputy Director of Safety & Security

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: Northumberland Ferries
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
  • Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 140000 CAD Yearly CAD 110000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Us  Northumberland Ferries Limited and Bay Ferries Limited are marine transportation providers serving Atlantic Canada and beyond. Our operations connect communities and support safe, reliable and efficient marine transportation.
The Opportunity  Reporting to the Director of Safety and Security, the Deputy Director of Safety and Security supports the implementation and maintenance of the Company's Safety Management System (SMS), security plans, occupational health and safety processes, and regulatory compliance across vessels, terminals and facilities. The role leads assigned operational work, follows up on findings and corrective actions, and provides practical support to vessel and shore teams.

Key Responsibilities   Support and continuously improve the Company's SMS and just safety culture across vessel and shore operations.
Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to assigned safety and security personnel, project teams, committees and operational stakeholders.
Conduct and support formal risk assessments, hazard analyses and security assessments; recommend and track mitigation measures.
Plan and conduct assigned internal audits and support external audits and regulatory inspections, including follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
Support incident reporting and investigations, analyze trends and recommend practical improvements.
Support vessel and facility security plans, security assessments, drills, exercises, emergency preparedness and relevant marine and operational technology cybersecurity matters.
Work with managers, supervisors and committees to strengthen occupational health and safety practices, training, inspections and corrective actions.
Monitor assigned regulatory compliance obligations and support communications with regulators and classification societies.
Prepare safety, security, audit and incident reports and recommendations, and support annual safety plans and budget inputs.
Act for the Director on specific matters when formally delegated.
Qualifications   Knowledge of the ISM Code, SMS practices and applicable marine safety, security and occupational health and safety requirements.

Experience with operational audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, training or emergency preparedness in a marine or comparable regulated environment.
Ability to communicate clearly with vessel and shore personnel, analyze information, write reports and follow complex issues through to resolution.
Relevant degree, marine certificate of competency, occupational health and safety qualification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Sound judgment, credibility and the ability to work collaboratively across operational and corporate teams.

Preferred Qualifications   Marine transportation, ferry, port, offshore, aviation, military, emergency services or other regulated operational experience.
Designated Person Ashore (DPA) qualification or training.
Company Security Officer (CSO) qualification or training.
Lead Auditor training (ISM, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, or equivalent).
Incident investigation training.
Security-related qualifications such as MFSO or equivalent.
Occupational health and safety certification such as CRSP, NCSO or CHSC.
Experience using safety management, quality management or event reporting systems.
Working Conditions  The role includes office work and regular time aboard vessels and at terminals and other operational locations. Travel, flexible hours, occasional evenings or weekends, and participation in emergency response may be required.
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