Senior Manager, Pilotage Simulator Training and Research Centre; PSTAR

BC Coast Pilots Ltd.

Senior Manager, Pilotage Simulator for Training and Research Centre (PSTAR)

The new position will act as the lead focal point for the PSTAR Centre for Marine Simulation’s overall operational continuity, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, strategic improvements and business administration. The role will ensure the center is managed to be functional, welcoming and aligned with the PSTAR Partnership’s goals for the Centre. The Senior Manager, PSTAR will be accountable to the PSTAR Management Committee, and manage the goals and objectives for the PSTAR Centre for Marine Simulation business plan to ensure it functions as a world‑class center for marine pilot training, simulation‑based risk assessment, and industry research.

The Senior Manager, PSTAR Centre for Marine Simulation, will report to the Manager, Workplace & Human Resources (BCCP) and provide direct supervision to the PSTAR Technical Manager, ensuring the simulator and facility is operationally reliable.

The position will be responsible for the strategic evolution of PSTAR as a center of excellence for pilotage and marine simulation on Canada’s West Coast.

The right individual will have experience running a transportation simulator training facility and preferably have some knowledge of pilotage requirements and services in Canada.

• Support the PSTAR Management Committee in the development of a three‑year strategic plan.
• Develop and implement basic operational policies (e.g. booking procedures, data access protocols, communication strategy for ad hoc instructions, etc.).
• Track and record simulator usage, providing regular reports to PSTAR management committee.
• Manage simulator and training center utilization; implement data‑informed planning and a continuous improvement plan.
• Strive for innovation and maintain currency on technology upgrades, maritime industry best practices, new training models and methods.
• Prepare quarterly simulator and facility usage utilization (forecasting and actuals), and operational reports for the PSTAR Management Committee.
• Maintain the PSTAR center financial health by managing & monitoring budgets and identifying new revenue streams or cost savings.
• Provide direct support and supervision to the PSTAR Technical Manager.
• Be the point of contact for internal users, 3rd party users and contractors.
• Risk & Compliance, ensure adherence to all safety standards within the centre.
• Update and maintain the PSTAR website, providing the ability for efficient scheduling and information sharing.

The Senior Manager – Pilotage Simulator for Training and Research (PSTAR) Centre for Marine Simulation is a new position, and the job description will be further refined, in consultation with the successful candidate in the first three months of employment.

Apply by email to Christine Willow at t by January 31, 2026.