The Atlantic Pilotage Authority operates, maintains, and administers in the interests of safety an efficient marine pilotage service in Atlantic Canada.

We are currently seeking a 12-Month Term Full-Time Marine Dispatcher to join our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Reporting to the Dispatch Manager, the successful applicant will participate in an extensive pre-employment training program consisting of training on both dispatch and dispatch billing clerk positions.

The ideal applicant will possess:

• Excellent organizational and oral communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of or previous experience in the marine and/or maritime shipping industry. A relevant combination of associated education and experience will be considered.
• A strong ability to analyze, prioritize and plan in a fast-paced computerized environment.
• Considerable knowledge of communications equipment.
• Ability to make informed decisions and assign priorities objectively under potentially stressful conditions.
• Self-motivated and multi-task oriented.
• General knowledge of the geography of the Atlantic Provinces.
• Must be willing to work shift work.
• Previous experience as a Dispatcher considered an asset.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] , quoting reference #2024-DIS2. This competition is open ended. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

The Atlantic Pilotage Authority would like to thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. The Authority adheres to the Employment Equity Program. Learn more about the APA at www.atlanticpilotage.com