Requisition ID: 1688 
Location: Vessels 
Hourly Rate : $40.535   
Application Closing Date: 05/12/2026   
Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Newfoundland Time 

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for Marine Electricians (Journeyperson Electricians) to work
onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Port aux Basques NL and North Sydney NS year round; and Argentia NL during the summer season. These positions are permanent, spare and relief
positions that are scheduled across our fleet and each tour based on operational requirements.
 
Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be
given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons
with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.  If you are a member of
one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.
Reporting to the Chief Electrical Engineer, this position performs preventive maintenance as
scheduled and carries out corrective maintenance duties as required. This position also performs
preventative maintenance based on assigned job cards.

The Marine Electricians’ main responsibility is for all electrical maintenance to be performed on a
safe and timely basis pertaining to all departments.  This position must have a good understanding
of the vessel’s electrical machinery, systems and test equipment, and provide advice when
performing difficult tasks. The vessel crew members must have a clear understanding of the Muster
list, emergency duties, Vessel Emergency Plan and SOLAS training manual.  

What qualifications do I need to be considered for this opportunity?
Certification and Experience
Interprovincial Red Seal Industrial Electrician Certification
AND
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in the electrical field (troubleshooting, maintenance
and repair) along with a strong electronics background.
OR
A combination of equivalent education, job-related training, and work experience in a related
position.
Qualifications
•    Must be capable of reading and working from electrical drawings. Experience in tracing electrical
circuits and systems
•    Must be able to trouble shoot electrical controls and distribution systems
•    Must have knowledge of a delta distribution system
•    Motor Control Center and Soft Start Motor Controls experience
•    Must be familiar with:
o    engine alarm and monitoring systems and fire detection systems
o    Automation and PMS systems and PLC
o    HVAC systems and VFD devices
o    generator controls and generator paralleling circuits
o    industry standard testing equipment.  
•    Must be able to perform Lock Out /Tag Out procedures
•    Must have a CPR Certificate
•    Must be able to work in confined spaces
•    Excellent teamwork skills
•    Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Asset Qualifications
•    Previous relevant work experience in a marine environment
•    Experience and/or training in marine electrical/electronics
•    Familiarity with computerized preventive maintenance systems
•    Marine STCW 6.1 and 6.2 Courses, including valid MED refresher
•    Passenger Safety Management
•    Marine Advanced First Aid Certificate
•    Transport Canada Marine Medical

Additional Information
At Marine Atlantic, we are dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment,
where all employees and customers feel welcomed, valued, and respected.
Marine Atlantic invites applications from all qualified candidates and hires based on merit. We are
committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications
from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+
community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which
group(s) you identify in your cover letter, resume or application.

To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the
online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence,
at careers-carrieres@ma.ca. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the
recruitment process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process,
contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at careerscarrieres@ma.ca. 
Marine Atlantic respectfully acknowledges that we operate in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded
territory of the Mi’kmaq peoples, and on the island of Ktaqmkuk, the unceded traditional territory of
the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq peoples. We also acknowledge Labrador as the traditional ancestral
homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut.