Senior Navigation Specialist
BMT
CA$130,000 - CA$150,000 / year
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Description
Location: Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON, Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Salary: $130,000-150,000
About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical advice in support of navigation and ship handling simulations, including scenario development, execution, and analysis.
- Support client activities by translating real-world maritime operations into credible simulation inputs, behaviours, and constraints.
- Perform duties as a qualified Bridge Watchkeeper, ensuring that simulation outputs reflect current operational best practices and regulatory compliance (e.g. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). Apply advanced ship handling knowledge to validate and inform simulation scenarios across a range of operating conditions (open ocean, coastal, confined waters, port approaches).
- Operate and provide expert guidance on Electronic Navigation Systems within simulation and real-world contexts, including:
- Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
- Radar / ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid)
- GPS (Global Positioning System) and integrated bridge systems
- AIS (Automatic Identification System) and voyage planning tools
- Support the development and conduct of simulations, trials, and studies, including post-simulation analysis and reporting.
- Contribute operational expertise to engineering studies, concept development, and capability assessments, particularly where navigation and maneuvering are key factors.
- Provide insight into human factors and bridge team behaviors as they relate to simulated operations.
- Train, mentor, and support team members in understanding practical navigation considerations within simulation environments.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through ongoing certification, training, and awareness of evolving navigation technologies and simulation practices.
- Conduct reviews and provide assurance that simulation outputs and navigation-related deliverables meet client expectations and operational realism.
- Contribute to internal innovation and business development activities where simulation and operational navigation expertise is required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Minimum of 10 years practical experience in ship handling, maritime navigation and/or pilotage of large seagoing vessels (e.g., cruise ships, tankers, naval platforms).
- Valid Bridge Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency (STCW compliant)
- Extensive experience with Electronic Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar/ARPA, AIS, GPS, integrated bridge systems), including their representation and use in simulated environments
- 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 and providing actionable insights to clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining complex operational behaviours within technical studies
- Strong leadership, teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary project teams
- Experience with bridge simulators (full mission or part-task trainers) or maritime modelling/simulation tools
- Experience in complex ship towing operations
- Familiarity with how vessel design characteristics influence maneuvering performance and simulation fidelity
- Experience contributing to marine assurance, safety cases, or operational risk assessments
- Eligible for Canadian or US security clearance (depending on the region of employment)
- Travel to other BMT offices or client sites will be required (international and domestic)
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package including:
- 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
BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits
- At BMT we believe in hiring the best talent, from diverse backgrounds, as this introduces new ideas to the team and our customers. We believe in a cooperative and collaborative work environment and support and encourage career growth. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with skill, ability and experience, as well as a comprehensive benefit package including: 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 BMT is committed to employment equity, to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About this role
BMT is seeking a Senior Navigation Specialist to bring deep maritime operational expertise into simulation-based environments. You'd be responsible for translating real-world ship handling and navigation practices into credible, realistic simulation scenarios—ensuring that training and studies reflect current operational standards and regulatory requirements like COLREGs and STCW. This means working across scenario development, execution, and analysis while serving as a subject matter expert who validates simulation outputs and advises on everything from bridge team dynamics to Electronic Navigation Systems like ECDIS and radar.
The role demands at least ten years of hands-on experience navigating large seagoing vessels, a valid Bridge Watchkeeper Certificate, and strong technical command of integrated bridge systems. You'll support engineering studies, conduct post-simulation analysis, mentor team members, and contribute to client-facing work that requires explaining complex operational behaviors in clear technical terms. Travel to other BMT offices and client sites will be part of the position.
This is a permanent, full-time hybrid role based in either Halifax or Ottawa, with a salary of $130,000–$150,000 and a benefits package that includes health coverage, RRSP matching, flexible hours, and professional development support. It suits someone with substantial maritime command experience who enjoys translating operational knowledge into technical solutions and working across multidisciplinary teams.
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$130,000 to $150,000 per year
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