Position Summary
In partnership with the Indigenous Career Pivot Program being facilitated by Workforce Warriors Inc., CN-CGA is seeking Indigenous applicants to the position of Marine Fleet Mechanical Lead & Capacity Development Specialist.
This position will provide professional marine mechanical servicing, diagnostics, and hands-on technical training to Indigenous marine search and rescue (SAR) units.
This role strengthens operational readiness while building long-term mechanical capacity within participating First Nations communities. The successful candidate will conduct structured community visits to service vessels, perform higher-hour maintenance (including 300–350 hour servicing), troubleshoot mechanical issues, and train local crew members in preventative maintenance practices.
This position combines technical expertise, independent diagnostics, mentorship, and remote troubleshooting support to reduce downtime, improve fleet reliability, and increase community self-sufficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Community Visits (10 annually)
- Travel to participating Nations for structured service visits
- Conduct full vessel inspections and diagnostics
- Perform 300–350 hour engine servicing
- Complete oil changes, filter replacement, lower unit servicing, impeller replacement
- Diagnose electrical, fuel, and performance issues
- Replace or repair mechanical components as required
- Provide hands-on training to crew in preventative maintenance
- Develop simple maintenance guides and checklists for ongoing local use
Ongoing Support
- Provide virtual troubleshooting and mechanical consultation between visits
- Support preventative maintenance planning and scheduling
- Maintain detailed service logs and reporting documentation
- Assist in parts planning and procurement
- Identify risk areas and mechanical trends across fleet
Capacity Development
- Mentor local crew in safe mechanical procedures
- Build confidence in basic servicing skills
- Support long-term reduction in emergency breakdown costs
- Promote marine safety standards and mechanical readiness
Qualifications
Required:
- Certified Marine Mechanic or equivalent demonstrated professional experience
- Extensive experience servicing outboard motors (Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Mercury, etc.)
- Experience performing 300+ hour engine servicing
- Strong independent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work in remote coastal communities
- Valid driver’s license
- Must own a vehicle capable of safely hauling vessels
- Ability to travel
Preferred:
- Experience working with First Nations communities
- Experience in SAR or emergency response marine environments
- Teaching or mentorship experience
Employment Details
- 1-year fixed-term contract
- Approximately 1200 hours annually
- $45.00 per hour
- 10 structured community visits
- All travel, accommodation, mileage, ferry/flights, and per diems covered by employer
- Tools expected to be provided by candidate; specialty tools may be supplied as needed
- No extended benefits
PLEASE FORWARD RESUMES TO:
[email protected]
PLEASE CALL (506)262-4306 IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE OR REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
