Chief Engineer/Marine Diesel Mechanic
ST LAWRENCE CRUISE LINES*This position requires a Canadian citizenship and/or work experience in Canada. Resumes without this experience will not be accepted. St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Inc. is seeking applicants for the position of Chief Engineer/Marine Diesel Mechanic for a Kingston-based overnight cruise ship traveling on the St. Lawrence and Ottawa rivers to Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City. The Canadian Empress is a small ship with a length of 108' and a 30' beam. This is a 64-passenger vessel with 32 staterooms. This position is Full time for a period of 11 months from January 6 to December 6 , with the potential for immediate paid training in late November/early December in 2026. The position has two seasonal components: During the Off-Season (November to April) the Chief Engineer will oversee and perform all engineering maintenance on the vessel, including Spring Fit Out and Winter Lay Up. During the Cruising Season (May to October) , the Chief Engineer will be one of two working engineers that alternate cruises aboard the vessel, working approximately 12 days on, 11 days off and averaging 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will live in the Kingston region to allow for regular transportation to and from the vessel. The minimum requirement for this position is a previous experience with diesel engines and a strong mechanical background. Preference may be given to those with Transport Canada marine engineering certification and experience. This position works under the onboard supervision of the ship's Master, as well as the Marine Operations Department. This position is responsible for the following: · Management of the Engine Room · Preventative Maintenance · Servicing engines, gears and electrical equipment on board · Maintenance of all things mechanical on board, including AC units, toilets, ice machine, appliances · Bunkering fuel and water Work Periods: · Full time, 11 months (January 6 - December 6) · 8 hours per day during off-season (November to April) · 11+ hours per day during cruise season (May to October) · Alternating 10 to 12 night cruises on a "cruise-on, cruise-off" basis – equivalent to 40 hrs per week over the cruise season. · Training in November-December if candidate is available. Dark ship from December 20 to January 6 Wages and Compensation: · A minimum hourly rate of $37.50/hr. The ideal candidate with significant marine experience and Transport Canada certification may qualify for a higher rate · Transportation to/from ports to be compensated · Meals and accommodation provided while cruising Notes: Successful applicants must be available full-time from January 6 to December 6. St. Lawrence Cruise Lines is a federally-regulated employer. Web site: www.stlawrencecruiselines.com To Apply: Resumes should be sent via indeed or via email address available on the website. Applications may also be completed in person at: St. Lawrence Cruise Lines 253 Ontario Street, 2ndFloor Suite 200 Kingston, Ontario K7L 2Z4 Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $37.50-$40.00 per hour Benefits: Discounted or free food Mileage reimbursement Ability to commute/relocate: Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: diesel: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person