Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

Canal Operators - temporary employment as needed

based in Södertälje/Stockholm

The Swedish Maritime Administration is responsible for safe, accessible, and sustainable shipping. At the Shipping Traffic Center in Södertälje, we monitor vessel traffic in our fairways and create conditions for safe and efficient pilotage. We are now looking for canal operators who want to contribute to our essential public service running smoothly every day!

Job Responsibilities
As a Canal Central Operator, you play an important role in maintaining safety and service. Your main tasks include operating bridges and locks, communicating with vessel traffic and recreational boats via VHF/SRC, reporting technical faults along the fairway, and handling administrative tasks. At times, the work pace is high, and you are expected to manage multiple events simultaneously. In addition to the logistical office work, some practical outdoor tasks are included. The work is performed at irregular hours, both day and night.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone with at least a high school diploma. It is important that you can express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English, as well as having good computer skills and easily handling various IT systems.
It is an advantage if you have a degree in Ship Command Class VIII and a valid SRC radio license. Other advantageous qualifications include education in maritime studies and/or experience in shipping, as well as having remotely operated bridges and locks. Furthermore, it is beneficial if you have worked with mooring lines and operated bridges on-site (locally). Education/experience in logistics is also advantageous.
We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is good at planning, is stress-resistant, can make quick decisions, and prioritize when circumstances change. You are communicative and passionate about providing good service to our customers. Since you will be responsible for operations together with a team, collaboration skills, solution focus, and a strong sense of responsibility are very important qualities.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing business within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant working environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the state value framework, and we actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion, seeing it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
This recruitment is for a temporary position that should be filled as soon as possible and will last for a maximum of 12 months from the start date.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security check with a background check may be conducted before a job offer.

Inquiries:
Manager Patrik Skoglund 010-478 54 19 or [email protected]
Linn Södergren, Deputy Head of Pilot Planning Shipping Traffic Center Stockholm, 010-478 50 86

Union Representatives: 
Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000. 

Application:
Register your application by March 8, 2026.
Diary number: 26-01455

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