Fleet Manager

Role Description

Reporting to the Director of Fleet & Infrastructure, the Fleet Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational support, maintenance coordination, and technical oversight of APA's fleet assets. Acting as a key point of contact for vessel crews, contractors, and internal stakeholders, the Fleet Manager helps ensure fleet operations remain safe, reliable, and responsive to operational demands.

This is a highly visible and hands-on leadership role that combines technical marine expertise with operational coordination and problem-solving. Serving as the first point of contact for operational and maintenance-related issues, the Fleet Manager provides troubleshooting support, coordinates repairs and resources, and helps resolve challenges across APA's fleet, allowing leadership to focus on longer-term strategic priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the primary operational contact for vessel crews, providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance.
• Coordinate and oversee fleet maintenance activities to ensure vessel reliability and operational readiness.
• Assess operational issues and coordinate appropriate corrective actions, including contractor engagement and escalation when required.
• Support the planning and execution of vessel dry dock periods, inspections, and repair programs.
• Work closely with vessel crews, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational and maintenance concerns.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, service providers, and external stakeholders to support fleet operations and maintenance activities.
• Communicate and reinforce safe work practices, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and operational procedures.
• Monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
• Assist with maintenance planning, asset management initiatives, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Travel throughout Atlantic Canada on a planned basis to support vessel operations and facilities.
• Provide leadership and operational support within a 24/7 marine environment, including occasional after-hours support when required.

Your Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a technically strong marine engineering or marine operations professional with a practical, operations-focused mindset. You enjoy troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating resources, supporting frontline crews, and serving as the go-to person when challenges arise. You thrive in fast-paced environments where technical expertise, sound judgment, and strong communication skills are equally important.

Your qualifications include:

• Marine engineering certification is preferred; candidates with significant marine industry experience may also be considered.
• Experience supporting vessel operations, maintenance programs, or marine asset management activities.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues involving marine systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of vessel maintenance practices, regulatory requirements, and marine safety standards.
• Experience coordinating contractors, service providers, and technical projects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with vessel crews, contractors, and operational stakeholders.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Leadership experience gained through operational, supervisory, or project-based responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel throughout Atlantic Canada on a planned basis, typically a few days per month.
• Experience working within a unionized environment is considered an asset.

By joining the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, you will play a critical role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of a fleet that serves ports throughout Atlantic Canada. This is an opportunity to work closely with experienced marine professionals while making a direct impact on operational performance, safety, and service delivery. You will join a respected organization with a strong reputation in the marine industry and a commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.

APA offers

• A competitive compensation package.
• Annual performance incentive program.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Time-in-lieu program to support operational requirements beyond regular working hours.