Are you qualified for this unique opportunity? Looking to take to the waves where you will play an important role? This position offers an exciting opportunity where you can use your seamanship skills to provide leadership to passengers, staff and officials.
About the job
In this job you will:
• Direct the operation of a marine vessel on a shift basis
• Transport vehicles and passengers between Glenora to Adolphustown
• Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You have Transport Canada Certification of Competency: Master Limited for a vessel of 60 Gross Tonnes or more
• You have Transport Canada Emergency Duties Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada
• You have Radiotelephone Operator's (Restricted) Certificate
• You have a valid Continued Proficiency Endorsement
• You have a valid Marine Medical Certificate
Technical Knowledge
• You have knowledge of and experience with seamanship principles and practices
• You have knowledge of the operation of navigational aids, steering and propulsion controls, navigational and emergency lighting systems
• You can apply knowledge of relevant sections of legislation such as Transportation Canada regulations, Canada Shipping Act and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
• You have knowledge of emergency procedures and marine maintenance standards and procedures
Leadership and Supervisory Skills
• You can provide direction and supervise crew in daily activities, including assigning tasks, checking work performance, participating in the assessment of training needs
• You can provide direction to crew in responding to emergency situations in accordance with Standing Orders for Ferry Operation
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can interact effectively with passengers, staff and other internal and external stakeholders
Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You can analyze and solve problems in order to determine safety implications, weather conditions and load restrictions
• You can set work priorities, assign work
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
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