Captain 2 (Petite Passage)
Government of Nova Scotia · CA
Competition # : 48289 Department: Public Works Location: DIGBY COUNTY Type of Employment: Permanent Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG Closing Date: 09-Apr-26 (Ap...
Job description
Competition # : 48289 Department: Public Works: Location: DIGBY COUNTY: Type of Employment: Permanent: Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG: Closing Date: 09-Apr-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) About Us: The Marine Services division of the Department of Public Works maintains and operates the provincial ferries including: Englishtown, Little Narrows, Country Harbor, LaHave River, Tancook Island, and Digby Neck. Our Marine staff help to further connect and expand Nova Scotia’s transportation network; all the while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Ferries. Our provincial ferries operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. If you’re looking for an exciting and challenging career, with a daily view of our beautiful Atlantic waters, then we have your perfect opportunity. Primary Accountabilities: Under the general supervision of the Captain-In Charge, the Captain 2 is in complete charge, and responsible for, the safe and efficient operation and navigation of the vehicle/passenger ferry between specific points in minor waters; directing the crew in all phases of their work and ensuring the ferry’s trip schedules are maintained. The Captain supervises t...