Operations Coordinator (AVTM)

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Join an organization that plays a critical role in Canada’s economy. At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we focus on doing the incredible work it takes to become the world’s most sustainable port.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest and most diversified port. Our mandate as a Canada Port Authority, as set out by the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely and responsibly through the Port of Vancouver. That means providing infrastructure and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo within the port. It also means we carry out reviews of proposed activities and developments on federal port lands and waters to determine whether a project can go ahead without impacts to the environment and community that cannot be mitigated.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the richness of our community and empowers all employees to reach their full potential.

As the Operations Coordinator (AVTM), your will be responsible for maintaining situational awareness and coordinating daily port operations activities, including monitoring active vessel traffic management. These port operations activities encompass vessel traffic management, land operations, emergency management and incident response, stakeholder communication and related monitoring and reporting activities. This position works collaboratively to ensure the safe and efficient movement of marine traffic and cargo in the Port of Vancouver in support of the Active Vessel Traffic Management (AVTM) program.

What you do:

• Coordinate port operations promoting safety and efficiency in accordance with port practices and procedures, gathers and interprets operational intelligence from a variety of sources and takes action accordingly.
• Evaluate and respond to operational requirements directly or with guidance from Manager Marine Operations – Deputy/Assistant Harbour Master, Duty Harbour Master or appropriate subject matter expert.
• Coordinate provision of services to customers and ship agents including anchorage assignments and other vessel requests.
• Work with a variety of technical CCTV and other monitoring and scheduling systems typical in an Operations Centre environment, conducting daily system checks as required
• Manage and controls effective communications with port customers, stakeholders as well as the public, during normal or emergency operations, through appropriate means of communication (e.g. phone calls, email, and other.)
• Dispatch port resources as required including harbour patrol, road patrol, maintenance or contracted resources.
• Provide written and verbal reports on operational intelligence to VFPA staff as required.
• Monitor and reports on Port activities, developing situations and incidents within the Port environment, using all available resources including technology and systems.

What you bring:

• You have completed a two-year full-time diploma in operations and logistics, transportation and logistics or another acceptable discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution and a minimum of three years related marine experience.
• You will have excellent knowledge of the port system and stakeholders and experience in emergency and dispatch is an asset.
• You will have excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• You will be able to work under pressure and demonstrate the ability to use good judgment, make decisions, show initiative and take responsibility for situations when required.
• You will exhibit the ability to work effectively in teams demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external contacts

What we offer:

We offer a robust total rewards package including:

• Market-competitive base salaries and variable incentive plan
• Generous and inclusive benefits offering including retirement benefits plan
• Paid vacation and personal care leave
• Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
• Onsite gym with towel service in a national landmark in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront
• Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Job type: Bargaining Unit, Shift work, Temporary.

Working environment: Shift work entailing continuous coverage in normal office conditions.

This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our port community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com.

We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website.