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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in ship handling and maritime navigation, with a strong focus on simulation scenario development and analysis. Proficient in operating advanced navigation tools and providing mentorship in practical navigation considerations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Ship Handling ExpertiseBridge Watchkeeper CertificateECDIS OperationSimulation Scenario DevelopmentAnalytical Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Maritime NavigationPilotage of Large Seagoing VesselsSimulation AnalysisBridge Team DynamicsComplex Ship Towing OperationsMarine AssuranceOperational Risk AssessmentsVessel Design CharacteristicsPerformance MeasuresHuman Factors in Navigation
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeamworkStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
ECDISRadar/ARPAGPSIntegrated Bridge SystemsVoyage Planning ToolsBridge SimulatorsMaritime Modelling Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bridge Watchkeeper Certificate of CompetencySTCW Compliance
Industry Keywords
Navigation SimulationsShip HandlingMaritime OperationsOperational RealismSimulation FidelityPost-Simulation AnalysisInnovation in MaritimeBusiness Development Activities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide subject matter expertise and technical advice for navigation and ship handling simulations
- Develop, execute, and analyze simulation scenarios
- Translate real-world maritime operations into credible simulation inputs, behaviours, and constraints
- Perform duties as a qualified Bridge Watchkeeper
- Apply advanced ship handling knowledge across open ocean, coastal, confined waters, and port approaches
- Operate and provide expert guidance on ECDIS, Radar/ARPA, GPS, integrated bridge systems, AIS, and voyage planning tools
- Support simulations, trials, and studies, including post-simulation analysis and reporting
- Contribute navigation and maneuvering expertise to engineering studies, concept development, and capability assessments
- Provide insight into human factors and bridge team behaviours
- Train, mentor, and support team members on practical navigation considerations
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through certification, training, and awareness of evolving technologies
- Review and assure simulation outputs and navigation-related deliverables meet client expectations and operational realism
- Contribute to internal innovation and business development activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 10 years practical experience in ship handling, maritime navigation and/or pilotage of large seagoing vessels
- Valid Bridge Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency (STCW compliant)
- Extensive experience with ECDIS, Radar/ARPA, AIS, GPS, and integrated bridge systems
- Ability to translate real-world operational practices into credible simulation inputs, constraints, and performance measures
- Understanding of bridge team dynamics within simulated and real-world operations
- Strong analytical skills for interpreting simulation results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership, teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary project teams
- Experience with bridge simulators or maritime modelling/simulation tools is desirable
- Experience in complex ship towing operations is desirable
- Familiarity with vessel design characteristics and their influence on maneuvering performance and simulation fidelity is desirable
- Experience contributing to marine assurance, safety cases, or operational risk assessments is desirable
- Eligible for Canadian or US security clearance, depending on region of employment, is desirable
- Travel to other BMT offices or client sites, internationally and domestically, is required
- Permanent, full-time employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental and vision plan (including a Health Care Spending Account)
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Parental/Maternity leave top-up program
- RRSP or TFSA matching program
- Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee recognition program
- Employee referral program
- Competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience
- Employment equity, diversity and inclusion commitment
- Accommodations available during the selection process