2nd Class Marine Engineer

About Us

Northumberland Ferries Limited (NFL) is a regional leader in the transportation industry, dedicated to reliable and efficient ferry services. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, we foster a positive, inclusive work culture that promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction.

Our team members enjoy a range of benefits:
Competitive salaries, travel compensation per collective agreement, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, professional development opportunities.

As a 2nd Class Engineer , you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of our vessels. This full‑time, year‑round position includes an active sailing season from May to December, followed by four months of essential overhaul and refit during the off‑season. Operations are based from the ports of Wood Islands, PE, and Caribou, NS.

Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all machinery and equipment aboard the vessel. The 2nd Engineer also manages all operational engineers and the engine room crew.

• Act as Engineer of the watch in the machinery spaces and, when necessary, in the absence of the Chief Engineer.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, and overhaul of machinery as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Supervise and delegate work to all personnel assigned to the watch.
• Report defects or irregularities to the Chief Engineer immediately.
• Understand and adhere to pollution regulations.
• Maintain vessel machinery spare parts inventory and order new parts when required.
• Update the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and Spare Part Inventory systems regularly.
• Maintain accurate logbooks, maintenance records, and oil record books.
• Be well‑versed with firefighting equipment, alarm systems, safety protocols, and the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Comply with company policies, including the Uniform Policy, Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy, Smoke‑Free Workplace Policy, Pet Policy, and Collective Agreements.

• Valid Certificate of Competency as a 2nd Class Marine Engineer.
• Valid Seafarers Medical Certificate and all other relevant certificates required to maintain CoC.
• Working knowledge of critical operations and SMS documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven track record of safe operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with passenger services (an asset).
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status is required for positions in Canada.

Northumberland Ferries Limited is committed to employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities).

To work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally permitted to work in Canada (through citizenship or permanent residency).

Join us at Northumberland Ferries Limited and contribute to a team that values excellence, teamwork, and safety.