Senior Marine Safety Inspector Inventory (Marine Engineering)

Senior Marine Safety Inspector Inventory (Marine Engineering)

Transport Canada - Marine Safety & Security

Closing date:

December 11, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number:

MOT25J-062795-000423

Selection process number:

25-MOT-EA-HRS-05024

Location:

Kingston, North York, Sarnia, St. Catharines, Thunder Bay (all in Ontario)

Salary:

$112,823 to $131,504

Level:

TI-07 - (Marine)

Who can apply:

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

About the position Transport Canada’s Marine Safety, Security and Enforcement (TCMSS) is committed to creating a marine industry where safety and environmental protection are the top priorities.

This inventory will develop a team of inspectors who lead, communicate, and negotiate to manage risk, enforce regulations and protect lives, property, and the marine environment for Canadians.

Duties Inspectors must be leaders and skilled communicators capable of working effectively with others and adapting to the different needs of our clients.

They should be ready to take rapid, decisive action, negotiate, facilitate behavior change, and develop new competencies in client industries.

Inspectors work in a high‑stress environment due to possible error or conflict, and their decisions have a direct impact on Canadian safety.

Work Environment Transport Canada offers a dynamic workplace that emphasizes teamwork, learning, and service.

Employees develop policies and enforce acts that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, and environmental responsibility across Canada.

Intent of the process This inventory will create a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates to be used for future Marine Safety Inspector positions with various tenures for the Ontario Region.

When applicants are contacted, they will be invited to further assessment.

Important messages

Applicants are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies.

The application remains active for 180 days, with a 30‑day notice before expiration.

Partial applicants may be required to pay their own travel expenses.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical Requirements: Valid Health Canada Occupational Health certification

A valid Canadian driver's licence

Operational Requirements

Willing and able to travel and work overtime on short notice

Essential qualifications (required for the job)

Education:

Secondary school diploma or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience; possession of a valid Canadian Certificate of Competency as a Second‑class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher.

Experience:

At least five (5) consecutive years in one of the following areas:

Marine ship design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection, quality assurance or other marine‑related areas

Technical or operational management of ships

Chief engineer or second engineer on ships

Knowledge:

Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and associated regulations; international maritime legislation and conventions

Competencies:

Client service, judgement, flexibility, reliability, analytical thinking

Abilities:

Effective oral and written communication; analysis of technical matters and resolution of operational problems; ability to work in a stressful environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines

Language requirements:

English essential

Asset qualifications (optional)

Education:

Valid Canadian Certificate of Competency as a First‑class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship).

Experience:

Master on vessels

Chief engineer on vessels

Employer representative or health and safety committee member/representative with respect to the Canada Labour Code Part II or equivalent provincial legislation

Development or implementation of safety management systems

Development or implementation of quality assurance programs or systems

Port captain, independent surveyor or surveyor for classification societies / P&I clubs

Design, construction or repair of commercial vessels or serially produced small vessels

Management of large technical projects

Superintendent of a vessel

Knowledge:

Specialized knowledge of tankers, liquified natural gas (LNG), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), cargo handling

Your application will be considered Applicants must answer screening questions that demonstrate how they meet the qualifications, providing concrete examples.

Failure to provide required information may result in your application being screened out.

Equity, diversity and inclusion The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to apply if you belong to a designated employment equity group.

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