JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.
As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.
The Manager, Marine Operations and Assistant Harbour Master works with the Director, Marine Operations and Harbour Master and provides leadership for the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of vessel traffic within the Port of Vancouver. The role oversees marine operations, vessel traffic planning, marine operations compliance, and Active Vessel Traffic Management (AVTM) services to ensure the effective utilization of port infrastructure and the safe flow of marine trade. The position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support operational excellence, manage marine risk, enhance port capacity, and maintain the highest standards of safety and service delivery.
What you do:
- Maintain a high level of supply chain, marine transportation, and port domain awareness to anticipate emerging issues, identify risks and opportunities, and proactively support operational decision-making
- Provide day-to-day marine operations leadership, including the management and administration of anchorages and lay-by berths
- Oversee the assessment and permitting of special events on the water and other short-term marine activities
- Manage the reporting and oversight of dangerous goods movements within VFPA jurisdiction.
- Participate in the implementation and enforcement of harbour operations regulations, utilizing operational marine resources
- Ensure the provision of timely advice and information related to port regulations and operations to port users and stakeholders
- Promote safe port practices and procedures and act as a key point of contact for marine operational matters
- Act as Duty Harbour Master on a rotating basis and as on-scene command in emergency response situations when required under the direction of the Emergency Operations Centre Director or the Director, Marine Operations & Harbour Master
- Maintain current knowledge of potential and planned amendments to relevant regulations and make recommendations regarding their impact on port operations
- Ensure that regulations, practices, and procedures of the port are observed
- Assist in the refinement, development, and implementation of practices and procedures relevant to marine operations within the port's jurisdiction
- Ensures marine operations and AVTM systems remain operational, resilient, and maintained, enabling the consistent delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality services to port users and stakeholders
- Provide advance planning, scheduling, and coordination of vessel traffic within the port, including the management and administration of the computerized vessel traffic management system
- Ensure and maintain a safe and orderly flow of marine traffic within established operating parameters and prioritization principles
- Maintain vessel dashboards and planning tools to provide stakeholders with sufficient lead time for vessel traffic planning
- Manage AVTM reporting requirements, including vessel transit reports, schedule changes, performance metrics, and infrastructure utilization reporting
- Ensure the AVTM service is available to port users every day of the year in collaboration with the
- Ensure the provision and effective utilization of marine infrastructure (e.g., navigation channel transit windows) to support the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic
- Ensure operational resilience of the AVTM system through business continuity planning and operational risk management to minimize impacts on port operations
- Assist in the refinement, development, and implementation of practices and procedures relevant to AVTM operations
What you bring:
- Must have extensive knowledge of the marine transportation industry, demonstrated by a minimum of two years of deep-sea sailing experience (Certificate of Competency).
- Post-secondary education relevant to the position.
- A minimum of five years of leadership or managerial related marine operations experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
- Must have computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Development and implementation of marine programs, services, or initiatives is considered an asset.
What we offer:
Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan
Flexible remote work program
Earned time off program
Paid vacation and personal care leave
Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace
Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Job type: Exempt, Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid
Working environment: Normal office conditions with occasional exposure to harbour conditions onshore
and afloat.
Act as Duty Harbour Master (24/7 on call) on a rotating basis and as on-scene command in emergency
response situations when required.
MARINE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CLEARANCE
The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance as this position is required to access restricted areas/information as defined by the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.
This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.
At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at [email protected] .
We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website .
