Marine Services Coordinator

**Position**:Marine Services Coordinator

**Organization**: Port of Thunder Bay

**Location**:Thunder Bay, ON

**ABOUT US**:
Port of Thunder Bay provides harbour administration and supports economic development by investing in port infrastructure, promoting port capabilities, and building sustainable business practices.

Thunder Bay is the westernmost Canadian port on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway System, the largest inland waterway in the world. Our opportunities are largely determined by the Port’s strategic role as it relates to the Seaway corridor and marine shipping, the greenest mode of transportation. The Port was built to provide access to European markets for Western Canadian grain producers through the longest grain supply chain in the world.

At the heart of our operation lies Keefer Terminal, a significant marine transportation, and intermodal terminal. Other business segments include Harbour Park Industrial Park and Intercity Site, a brownfield marine facility available for development.

An integral part of Port of Thunder Bay’s strategy is expanding upon its success in utilizing Keefer Terminal as a hub in the movement of general and project cargo to and from Western Canada and international markets. The Port coordinates the activities of stevedores, trucking companies, equipment operators, railways, and fabricators to ensure that cargo is handled efficiently and that shippers derive value out of shipping cargo via Thunder Bay, The Superior Way West.

The mission and vision of Port of Thunder Bay will be realized through the Port’s strategic objectives, which form a framework for decision-making:

- Increase and Diversify Marine Cargo
- Invest in Strategic Infrastructure
- Promote Partnerships and Engagement

Port of Thunder Bay is dedicated to driving growth, fostering connectivity, and contributing to the economic prosperity of the region we serve.

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The Marine Services Coordinator is a key member of the Port of Thunder Bay team, reporting to the Director of Business Development and Terminal Operations. This position supports the Port’s operational and business objectives by managing and overseeing a wide range of harbour and marine-related activities. These activities include ensuring smooth vessel movement, navigation, and adherence to safety protocols while vessels are in port and at the Port of Thunder Bay’s Keefer Terminal and Intercity Site.

As a representative of Port of Thunder Bay, they engage with commercial and community Port users, effectively communicating and aligning their interests with the objectives and mandates set forth by the Canada Marine Act. They keep the Port Management Team well-informed and promptly advise of any potential risks that may impact the interests or reputation of Port of Thunder Bay. The Marine Services Coordinator must be available during off-hours including nights and weekends to address any urgent needs or situations that may arise.

The Marine Service Coordinator also has additional responsibility for the security, health, and safety programs at Port facilities. They are accountable for ensuring the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, guidelines, and practices related to marine operations, port security, environmental compliance, health and safety, and emergency planning.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. **Harbour Administration**
- Assists in harbour administration including proactive planning and management of the commercial and non-commercial activity.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with relevant agencies to ensure smooth commercial marine operations and port safety.
- Advises Management on issues or situations that may pose potential risks to the interests of Port of Thunder Bay.
- Implements and maintains Harbour Practices and Procedures and Operations Regulations.
- Proactively advises on potential impediments to commercial activity or harbour safety, ensuring current Notices to Shipping.
- Monitors non-commercial activities within the harbour to assure appropriate administration of safety, security, and risk management aspects.
- Safeguards the interests of Port of Thunder Bay by understanding and providing Management advice on harbour incidents involving people, vessels, and environmental situations.
- Informs the Port Management and acts in its interest regarding all environmental matters and remediation.
- Monitors channel depths and administers dredging programs as required.
- Promotes effective Coast Guard ice-breaking activities, emergency response to environmental incidents, and management of aids to navigation.
- Interprets and applies appropriate legislation, regulations, and policies, including: Canada Marine Act, Canada Shipping Act, Canada Environmental Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and Canada Labour Code
- Maintains effective working relationships through close liaison with port users, marine agencies, government department contacts, regulators, and other