Chief Officer (Navigation) – cargo ships
Job title: Chief Officer (Navigation) – cargo ships
Hours per week: 40
Number of vacancies: 2
Hourly rate (Canadian dollars): $47.79
Contract type: Permanent contract
Company profile
Always be proud of what you do, so that you can always be proud of who you are.
Desgagnés is a Quebec-based group renowned for the quality of its maritime and land-based operations. Its head office is located in Quebec City and its subsidiaries operate in major Canadian ports, the Middle and Lower North Shore regions, and the eastern Canadian Arctic.
Whether it’s oil tankers, cargo ships, passenger and freight vessels, roll-on/roll-off ferries or tugs, chartering, ship repairs, salvage operations, heavy machinery or road haulage, Desgagnés projects its image as a leader within the merchant navy.
Corporate Culture
Desgagnés is, first and foremost, a dedicated team that upholds the values of ethics, integrity and equality. Far more than just a job, Desgagnés offers each of its employees an exciting career and meaningful experiences. Do you share our values and are you constantly striving for excellence? Don’t wait any longer – join our great team!
Desgagnés believes that diversity enriches the workplace. Furthermore, as an employer, we are committed to the principle of employment equity. As such, all candidates, regardless of gender, race, religion or other factors, are invited to apply for the various job vacancies.
Job Description
DESGAGNÉS MARINE CARGO INC. is recruiting for the position of Chief Officer for its fleet of cargo vessels, to operate in Eastern Canada and/or the Canadian Arctic.
Website: Desgagnés – At the heart of the Canadian merchant navy
LinkedIn: (49) Desgagnés: LinkedIn Page Administrator | LinkedIn
The Chief Officer reports directly to the Captain. He is responsible, amongst other things, for operations relating to the ship’s cargo (loading/unloading) as well as
the ship’s ballasting and deballasting operations (stability).
Unionised role: Yes
Variable (40 hours per week). This is an on-board role, so working hours will vary according to the vessel’s operational requirements. For cargo ships, the season runs from June to November (5 months of continuous operation).
Main duties
• Navigation
• Loading and unloading
• Team management
• Allocation of duties to officers
• Support to the Captain
Languages
French: Intermediate
English: Intermediate
Education
Higher education in maritime navigation (merchant navy), accompanied by the required STCW certificates and the First Officer’s certificate.
College studies (technical), College Diploma in Navigation
Level of experience
Intermediate (2–9 years), 1 year’s experience as Chief Officer and 2 years’ experience as First Officer on board a cargo ship.
Further details
To view the job vacancies posted by this company, please visit:
https://moncompte.quebecentete.com/fr/offres-emploi?page=1&interviewLocation=Paris
These vacancies are being advertised as part of the #QuébecRecrute event, which brings together several companies and educational institutions in Québec. Dozens of diverse job and study opportunities are available exclusively to residents and
French and Belgian nationals.
The deadline for submitting your application free of charge is 19 October 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in Paris on 13 and 14 November 2026.
To find out more about this initiative, visit: https://www.quebecentete.com/
This recruitment initiative is organised by Drummond économique, Montréal International and Québec International.
Contact
Vous pouvez nous envoyer CV et lettre de motivation à Valérie Guillemette :
info@quebecentete.ca