Marine Agent

Kent Line Ltd is a well-established Canadian based agency that provides customers with Marine Transportation Service solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients. We provide agency services to a wide range of customers in Atlantic Canada.  Kent Line has been a proud member of the Irving Group of Companies for more than 65 years.

We are currently looking for talented applicants for the position of Marine Agent to join our team in Saint John. The successful candidate must thrive in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and detail.  We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a "can do" attitude and the desire to learn and grow with the company.

The Key Focus of the role is the coordination of all marine operations, agency, and administrative functions associated with individual vessel calls to assigned port of operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Board vessels in port daily

• Assist with vessel rotation – ordering of Pilots / tugs / linesmen / other requirements for docking or undocking a vessel

• Assist with billing procedures

• Assist with follow-up and completion of requests

• Respond to all principal/customer inquiries in line with Corporate Operations Manual Policies or Principal Governing Working Instructions

• Established and maintain marine vessel file insuring documentation is prepared in an accurate and timely fashion

• Prepare/execute required governmental and agency documents for appropriate approvals and submission to marine vessel files

• Communicate daily with principals/customers, marine vessel’s Master, Port Authority, and appropriate governmental authorities

• Procure operation, agency, and administrative services for assigned marine vessels

• Exercise high quality vendor service management and cost control

• Makes required trips to Immigration and Customs Office to ensure all necessary documentation is ready for arrivals and departures

• Perform other related duties at the discretion of Agency Manager or other member of management team

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalency.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Possess a valid driver’s license and accident-free motor vehicle record

• Strong communication skills and some knowledge of the shipping industry

• Willingness to work flexible hours, which includes evenings, weekends and other as required.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently

• Previous experience in the marine agency field would be considered an asset

• Job involves extensive walking, lifting, climbing, stooping, bending, and jumping. Incumbent will be required to make numerous trips to the marine vessel during its time in port to handle any issues relevant to the efficient arrival and discharge of the vessel.

What we Offer:

• Competitive wages

• Quarterly bonus

• Registered retirement savings plan with company match

• Health, dental, vision and prescription benefits

• Life insurance

• Disability benefits

• Maternity leave top-up program

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick time

• Fitness reimbursement program

• Paid training

• Employee recognition program

• Company discounts

• Excellent training programs

• Modern facility and equipment

To Apply for this Career Opportunity please, submit an online application.

 We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

To learn more about our products and services, click here.

Kent Line is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.