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Harbour Master Vacancy
Port Saint John Canada

Port Saint John Harbour Master Vacancy

Port Saint John is part of the critical transportation infrastructure of Canada and a cornerstone of the New Brunswick economy. Port Saint John is Atlantic Canada's largest port by volume and has a diverse cargo base, handling 26 million metric tonnes of cargo annually, including dry and liquid bulks, break bulk, containers, and cruise. Port Saint John operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Wolastoqey, the Mi'Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. At Port Saint John our commitment to truth and reconciliation is based on a foundational respect for Indigenous culture and heritage and a desire to engage in meaningful relationships.

Port Saint John is seeking to fill the position of Harbour Master, who is a passionate leader, to use their marine operations background to foster innovation and enhance marine operations excellence across the organization. The fulltime permanent position will coordinate and direct the execution of all activities related to Port marine operations including administration, communication, relationship building and interdepartmental activities.

We offer competitive wages & a best in class health & dental benefits package that is 100% employer paid, as well as a competitive pension package. With our flexible workplace, we also offer an excellent vacation & sick leave package, & many opportunities for giving back to our community. If that’s not enough, you will be joining a dynamic workplace of 50+ people where you will get to experience a diversity of work in our ever growing, every changing business. Our employees are some of the most welcoming & inclusive people around and as a strong team, we are always sharing in each other's successes!

Your Focus:

  • Ensure daily port marine operational requirements are achieved in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Development and execution of annual strategic marine operational plan.
  • Maintain and ensure compliance with policies & procedures.
  • Leadership and management of the marine operations at Port Saint John, including vessel management flow, budget management and stakeholder relations.
  • Represent port on external technical and working committees.
  • Ensure direct reports and contractors are operating in a safe manner and are trained and competent to perform assigned duties/contracts.
  • Provide marine and technical expertise to internal & external stakeholders, including the roles, responsibilities, and authority of Harbour Master as defined in the Canada Marine Act.
  • Ensure all port stakeholders are advised of key Port marine activities.
  • Ensure compliance and enforcement of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.
  • Fulfill the requirements of the Canada Marine Act specifically related to Port Enforcement Officer and the issuance of authorizations to third parties.
  • Issue the necessary approvals under the Canada Marine Act to new and existing Terminal Operators for specific projects or activities.
  • Working with the Port Security Officer, ensure a high standard of emergency preparedness, marine contingency planning and business resumption through participating in regular audits, exercises, and drills.
  • Prepare annual marine operational plan and budget.
  • Responsible for the planning, budgeting, and execution of our annual harbour dredging program, including consultation with stakeholders and coordination with contractors.
  • Work on evenings and weekends will be required as part of the position to respond to port marine operation requirements and/or emergency callouts.

You Have:

  • A Master Mariners designation.
  • Bachelor of Maritime Studies or equivalent mix of education and experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in a marine operation and/or port.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations and other related federal regulations.
  • Strong technology skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail.


You Are:

  • A strategic leader & change manager.
  • A team player.
  • Dependable & professional.
  • Continuous improvement focused.

You share the following values, where you:

  • Keep safety and wellness at the forefront and make decisions based on a safety-first approach.

Applicants are welcome to send their interest directly to Emily McGill, CPHR at emcgill@sjport.com

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It’s a global logistics gateway located on the Strait of Gibraltar and connected to more than 180 ports worldwide with handling capacities of: 9 million containers, exports of 1 million new vehicles, transit of 7 million passengers and 700,000 trucks on an annual basis.

Cargoes handled

Containers

In 2021 7,173,870 TEU were handled in Tanger Med port complex, up by 24% compared to 2020. This traffic results from the steady increase of Tanger Med 2 port after the successive commissioning of the terminals TC4 in 2019 and TC3 in 2021.

This result confirms the leadership of Tanger Med in the Mediterranean and Africa, and consolidates the position of this major hub for global maritime alliances led respectively by Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag Lloyd.

Tonnage

In 2021 101,054,713 tons of goods were handled for the first time in Tanger Med port complex, an increase of 25% compared to 2020. Indeed, the tonnage handled by Tanger Med port complex represents more than 50% of the overall tonnage handled by all Moroccan ports.

Trucks

The port complex handled 407,459 trucks in 2021, a rise of 14% compared to 2020. This traffic was mainly driven by the resumption of industrial exports as well as by the good performance of the agricultural season and agro-industrial exports.

Cars

Regarding new vehicles 429,509 were handled at the two vehicle terminals of Tanger Med port in 2021, an increase of 20% compared to the previous year. The traffic included: 278,651 Renault vehicles including 250,532 for export. A rise in exports of PSA vehicles totalled 100,030 cars.

Liquid bulk

Liquid bulk traffic has increased by 9% compared to 2020. It recorded a total traffic of 8,744,900 tons of hydrocarbons handled.

Solid bulk

Solid bulk traffic recorded a total of 342,804 tons processed, an increase of 13% compared to 2020 driven by the traffic of steel coils, wind blades and grain.

Traffic

Growing maritime traffic saw 10,902 vessels calling at Tanger Med in 2021, up by 12% from 2020. Over the past year, the port complex has welcomed nearly 929 mega-ships (over 290 metres loa).

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This performance above accomplished during 2021 affirms the position of the port complex as a major strategic hub emphasising its role as a key logistics platform serving the nations logistic competitiveness.

Achievements are the result of the continued collaboration of all partners of Tanger Med port complex, particularly ship owners, concessionaires, local authorities and administrations.

 

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