At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage fleet operations, coordinate maintenance, and support vessel crews in a dynamic marine environment.
- Company: Join the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, a leader in marine pilotage services across Atlantic Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, comprehensive benefits, and performance incentives.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a respected organization with a commitment to employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on marine safety and operational excellence while working with experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: Marine engineering certification preferred; strong troubleshooting and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 98550 - 120450 $ per year.
The Atlantic Pilotage Authority (APA) is a federal Crown corporation responsible for providing safe and efficient marine pilotage services throughout Atlantic Canada. Operating a fleet of pilot boats that support critical marine transportation activities across the region, APA plays an essential role in Canada's marine supply chain. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, APA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
Role Description
Reporting to the Director of Fleet & Infrastructure, the Fleet Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational support, maintenance coordination, and technical oversight of APA's fleet assets. Acting as a key point of contact for vessel crews, contractors, and internal stakeholders, the Fleet Manager helps ensure fleet operations remain safe, reliable, and responsive to operational demands. This is a highly visible and hands-on leadership role that combines technical marine expertise with operational coordination and problem-solving.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Serve as the primary operational contact for vessel crews, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance.
- Coordinate and oversee fleet maintenance activities to ensure vessel reliability and operational readiness.
- Assess operational issues and coordinate appropriate corrective actions, including contractor engagement and escalation when required.
- Support the planning and execution of vessel dry dock periods, inspections, and repair programs.
- Work closely with vessel crews, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational and maintenance concerns.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, service providers, and external stakeholders to support fleet operations and maintenance activities.
- Communicate and reinforce safe work practices, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and operational procedures.
- Monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
- Assist with maintenance planning, asset management initiatives, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Travel throughout Atlantic Canada on a planned basis to support vessel operations and facilities.
- Provide leadership and operational support within a 24/7 marine environment, including occasional after-hours support when required.
Your Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a technically strong marine engineering or marine operations professional with a practical, operations-focused mindset. You enjoy troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating resources, supporting frontline crews, and serving as the go-to person when challenges arise. You thrive in fast-paced environments where technical expertise, sound judgment, and strong communication skills are equally important.
- Marine engineering certification is preferred; candidates with significant marine industry experience may also be considered.
- Experience supporting vessel operations, maintenance programs, or marine asset management activities.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving marine systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of vessel maintenance practices, regulatory requirements, and marine safety standards.
- Experience coordinating contractors, service providers, and technical projects.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with vessel crews, contractors, and operational stakeholders.
- Proven ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Leadership experience gained through operational, supervisory, or project-based responsibilities.
- Willingness to travel throughout Atlantic Canada on a planned basis, typically a few days per month.
- Experience working within a unionized environment is considered an asset.
By joining the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, you will play a critical role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of a fleet that serves ports throughout Atlantic Canada. This is an opportunity to work closely with experienced marine professionals while making a direct impact on operational performance, safety, and service delivery. You will join a respected organization with a strong reputation in the marine industry and a commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.
APA offers a competitive compensation package, annual performance incentive program, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive benefits, and a time-in-lieu program to support operational requirements beyond regular working hours.
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