PORT CAPTAIN

Position Summary: 

Act as liaison between the MSC Head office MSC Technical office MSC Canada agents terminals tugs pilots and transport Canada. The Port Captain is responsible for ensuring effective delivery of vessel operations objectives across our East Canada ports maintaining great relationship with terminal operators and providing highly accurate reporting and scheduling to various stakeholders both inside and outside the Agency. The Port Captain is responsible for overseeing all vessel port operations to ensure efficient safe and timely handling of vessels. This role demands strong leadership exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to operational excellence.  

Level of Responsibility  

Manage large projects/ processes with limited oversight from manager. Problems faced may be difficult and sometimes complex. Supervise entry or experienced level employees. Drive innovation and improving processes in have direct reports. Coaching reviewing and may delegate work to lower-level professionals. 

Qualifications :

Key Tasks 

• Coordinate docking and undocking of vessels including scheduling pilotage and tugboats. Maximizes berth productivity. 
• Maintain communication with ship captains and crew providing guidance and support as needed.  
• Communicate arrival times of pilots and tugs to vessel masters. 
• Plan for weather conditions; monitor forecasts tides visibility and icing. 
• Manage labor orders for crane operations. 
• Implement cost-saving strategies including ways to save fuel on arrival or departure. 
• Coordinate bunkering and repair activitieswhen needed. 
• Maintain the berthing program application including the proforma berthing elements 
• Respond to any crises or emergencies that occur in the port such as accidents spills or security breaches. 
• Report vessel incidents and accidents immediately to Geneva and Terminal Operations. 
• Maintain Port Specs in MDM system. 
• Additional responsibilities may be added or modified to meet changing business requirements. 

Skills / Experience: 

All MSC Canada employees are expected to exhibit theMSC Values striving to drive customer centric results in all interactions with colleagues and customers alike. 

• University degree in Supply Chain Operations Ocean transportation or related field.  
• 8 years in supply chain logistics or port operations. 
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (i.e... Excel PowerPoint etc.) and technical ease. Knowledge of Power BI (asset).  
• Strong understanding of export/transshipment workflows and CBSA compliance. 
• Understanding of TSA rates cost controls and financial reporting. 
• Strong negotiation and reconciliation skills.  
• Effective problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with the ability to resolve operational issues quickly and independently in critical situations. 
• Proficiency with operational systems/tools including cargo management platforms and reporting tools. 
• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills capable of maintaining productive working relationships with terminals vendors and internal teams. 
• Bilingual (English and French) an asset. 

Additional Information :

AI Disclosure 

At MSC Canada we are committed to transparency and fairness in our recruitment process. We do not use any artificial intelligence in our talent acquisition efforts. 

Vacancy Clarity 

Existing Vacancy: This position is for an established role that is currently open. 

Timely Communication 

MSC Canada ensures timely updates for candidates. All individuals selected for an in-person interview will be notified within 45 days of their initial discussion with us. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time