The Strait of Canso Superport Corporation operates the Mulgrave Marine Terminal and Port Hawkesbury Pier as common user facilities providing clients with warehouse and office space, laydown area and berths from which they can conduct their business. Our business activities are consistent with the Corporation’s Mission Statement:

Mission Statement

To promote and accommodate marine operations in the Strait of Canso for the benefit of the area’s economy

Position Description

Job Title: Junior Engineer

Reports: Chief Executive Officer

General Accountability

The Junior Engineer plays an integral role in the safe, orderly, and efficient operations of the Marine Terminals.  He/she is responsible for the implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan and regularly reviews and updates the plan in response to operational practices and security incidents.  The Junior Engineer, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, maintains accurate records of maintenance activities and prepares bid documents for all maintenance and capital projects.  The Junior Engineer must establish and maintain cordial and effective business relationships with clients and tenants to encourage business growth.

Specific Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, manages and supervises the implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan;
Assists with  the preparation and distribution of required reports;
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, assists with  the preparation of Tender Documents for all capital and maintenance projects;
Maintains up-to-date AutoCAD drawings for all Corporation assets and infrastructure;
Keeps informed of approved safety procedures and programs and will issue such instructions and hold such instruction meetings as may be necessary to insure that  contractors working on Superport Facilities are kept aware of proper safety procedures and practices;
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, prepares proposals for marketing purposes and assists with quotations in response to business inquiries;
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, monitors and maintains technical issues related to the office computer network particularly as it relates to the on site security infrastructure
Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

High School Completion,
Engineering Degree from an accredited post-secondary educational institute would be preferable, however, applicants with an acceptable combination of education and work experience will be considered

Experience

Minimum one to three years related experience.

Skills

Good communication skills,
Good interpersonal skills,
Sound judgment and diplomacy,
Confidentiality,
Team player,
Takes initiative,
Sound organizational and scheduling skills,
Ability to respond to changes in priorities and workload,
Ability to operate in general office environment, port and harbour environment.
Versatility to adapt and respond to new operational situations as they arise

Knowledge

The knowledge attributes listed below would certainly be an asset. However, recognizing the diversified aspects of the position, where knowledge deficiencies may exist, it is expected that the successful candidate will grow in the position and enhance their knowledge as experience is gained through operational experience.

Knowledge of port facility operations and port facility security
Knowledge and experience in maintaining an office computer network system
General knowledge of practices related to accommodating the needs of shipping clients,
Knowledge of the application of tariff charges,
Knowledge of report formats and routing requirements of documents,
Knowledge of safety procedures and programs,
Knowledge of and ability to work with the latest versions of AutoCAD.
Knowledge and aptitude for business development and marketing

Working Conditions

Normal office environment,
Outside field work,
Extra hours above normal day,
Willingness to make the best effort to meet specific deadlines.

Please reply in the strictest confidence to timgilfoy@straitsuperport.com