Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent full time Ferry Relief Mate Eligibility List position with Ferry Services - Halifax Transit.
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
The Ferry Relief Mate is administratively responsible to the Supervisors, Ferry Operations. While working on a vessel, the Ferry Relief Mate is functionally responsible to the Ferry’s Captain for all duties of the position to which they are assigned, including measures to ensure the safety of the vessel and passengers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Ferry Relief Mate shall:
As Ferry Crew
- Conducts duties and responsibilities for the position assigned (Mate, Engineering Watchkeeper, or Deckhand) in accordance with the Ferry Operations Manual and the published ferry schedule
- Maintain cleanliness for areas assigned, shovel snow and spread urea when required to maintain safe conditions for passengers and crew
- Assist other Ferry Crew members as directed by the Master
- Operate hydraulic ramps or overhead doors as assigned to facilitate the safe embarkation and disembarkation of ferry passengers
- Perform emergency duties in accordance with the Muster List for each ferry
- Perform security duties in accordance with the Ferry Security Plan for each ferry
- Reports any irregularities to the Captain and the Supervisors, Ferry Operations
- Other duties as required
As Ferry Mate:
- When directed by a Ferry Master, safely navigate, berth, depart and communicate in accordance with the Collision Regulations, Halifax Harbour Regulations and Marine Communications and Traffic Services Halifax direction
As Engineering Watchkeeper:
- Conduct flash up and shut down of the ferry as appropriate
- Maintain machinery and machinery space cleanliness
- Complete the Engine Room Log at the end of each watch with required information
As Deck Force:
- Perform maintenance work in support of a ferry or a ferry terminal pontoon arrangement (chipping, grinding, painting, cleaning, minor repairs, storing)
- Other duties as required by the maintenance program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Experience with marine electronic equipment.
- Experience and demonstrated expertise with Voith-Schneider propulsion.
- Experience with general deck maintenance.
- Minimum (2) two years’ experience in a marine operation.
Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
- Transport Canada Chief Mate, 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic.
- Current Marine Medical.
- Current First Aid.
- Restricted Operator Certificate.
Please note: All certificates must be recognized and issued by Transport Canada
Security Clearance Requirements: Criminal Record Check
Please Note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.
Please Note - Candidates will be required to provide proof of their valid certificates and licenses, per the educational technical qualifications, prior to being invited for an interview.
Please Note - An Eligibility List will be established from this competition. Vacancies that are not filled internally will be filled from this Eligibility List. The list will be effective for 6 months and could be extended, as required.
COMPETENCIES: Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity.
WORK STATUS: Permanent Full-time.
HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are full time as required by the shift schedule.
SALARY: $77,293, level 1, as per the ATU Local 508 Collective Agreement.
WORK LOCATION: Halifax Transit Ferries: Alderney, Halifax and Woodside Ferry Terminals - Based on operational requirements the work location and schedule are subject to change.
CLOSING DATE: This posting will be used to create an Eligibility List. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Friday January 29, 2027.
This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.
Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process.
