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JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA’s LARGESTPORT

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.

As a Harbour Patrol Officer, you will assist the Senior Harbour Patrol Officer in planning and implementation of the daily activities including harbour patrol, deep sea vessel escorts port promotion tours, pollution prevention and incident response.

What youdo:

• Workswith the Senior Harbour Patrol Officer in carrying out harbour patrol duties,including, deep sea vessel escorts when required investigation of marinerelated incidents.

• Supportsthe Senior Harbour Patrol Officer in liaising with port users and tenants topromote safety of operations and pollution prevention.

• Supportsthe Debris Management Program and responds to potential hazards to navigationin the harbour caused by floating debris.

• Inspectsand reports on the condition of docks, aids to navigation, marinas, debriscontainment areas and other port infrastructure, as applicable.

• Conductsvarious maintenance related activities on boats and other port administeredassets or facilities.

• Followsprocedures and best practices established for safe operation of vesselsincluding: seaworthiness, troubleshooting simple performance problems andrecord keeping. Provide assistance in the Operations Center asrequired

What you bring:

• Youwill hold a valid Master, Limited Certificate (60 tons or higher).

• Youwill be a high school graduate and have a minimum of two years related marineexperience including Harbour Patrol Officer experience, and a practicalknowledge of seamanship.

• Youwill possess Port local knowledge and have exposure to port operations (anasset).

• Youwill have basic computer knowledge and ability to learn office and variousin-house specialty applications.

• Youwill be able to work under pressure, demonstrate good judgement, have theability to make decisions, show initiative and take responsibility forsituations when required.

• Youwill also exhibit the ability to work effectively in teams, demonstratingexcellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and externalcustomers.

What we offer:

• Market-competitivebase salaries and variable incentive plan

• Generousand inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan

• Learning,development, and advancement opportunities

• Onsitegym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’swaterfront

• Friendly,unique, and respectful workplace

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Casual, Permanent, In-person

Working environment: Shift work and exposure to a coastal tidal environment with periodic adverse weather conditions. Physical requirements include: occasional heavy lifting with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds, climbing up and down wharf and vessel ladders, kneeling, crouching and prone positions, reaching and hard pulls, agility and use of muscles.

Marine TransportationSecurity Clearance:

This position is required to access restricted areas/information. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance 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 inCanada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may besubject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record,credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated toemployment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our community.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, personswith disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities.Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and whileworking with the port authority. If you require support applying to ouropenings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com .

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditionalterritories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations andcommitment to reconciliation, please visit our website (https://www.portvancouver.com/community/indigenous-relations/) .