Amended - Ferry Mate (irregular, on-call)

**Posting has been extended, revised posting dates are: March 4, 2022 to May 6, 2022. This is a continuous posting and will be posted until an adequate pool of candidates is received. Screening and selection processes will begin after March 18th, 2022. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.

Marine Services Open House
Interested in learning more about this position and how we work? We are hosting an Open House where you'll hear directly from the Supervisor of the Glenora Ferry to learn more about the work, culture and have an opportunity to ask questions.

If you are interested in attending the open house, please clickhere to sign up.

Please Note: these positions are irregular, on-call and the hours are not guaranteed, and will vary between 0-40 hours per week

You enjoy the vast openness of the water. Why not consider a job as a Ferry Mate? If life on the open waters has ever piqued your interest, this type of water vessel job may be your calling. You'll love living inPicton! The working location is enough to make you want to make this career move! The Ministry of Transportation'sFerry Servicesrequires two individuals to serve as Ferry Mate.

What a career in the OPS can offer you

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
•Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours, telework (remote work), compressed work week, or job sharing (if applicable)
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

What can I expect to do in this role?

Under the supervision of the Ferry Captain, you will:

• assist in the operation and maintenance of a Ferry Vessel transporting vehicles and passengers by deciding upon appropriate parking spaces for vehicles
• supervise the loading and unloading of vehicles and the securing and casting-off of vessel
• ensure vessel and shore facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and efficient condition
• assist Captain in wheelhouse during poor visibility and emergency situations, as required
• check condition and accessibility of fire-fighting and life-saving equipment
• maintain passenger discipline
• respond to public enquiries and/or complaints
• investigate accidents/incidents and report to supervisor
• provide direction and guidance to deckhands
• assume duties of Captain or Deckhand on assigned shift, as required (as certified)

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• Minimum Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Mate Limited (for the specified vessel)
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada
• Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical
• Radiotelephone Operator's (Restricted) Certificate

Technical expertise:

• You have knowledge of seamanship practices/principles and experience to ensure the operation of the vessel in a safe and lawful manner.
• You have demonstrated ability to interpret policies and procedures relative to marine operations to ensure the operation of the vessel in a safe and lawful manner.

Essential skills:

• You have decision-making skills to ensure the proper trim and stability of the ship appropriate to prevailing weather conditions and in investigating accidents involving vehicles.
• You have verbal, written and visual communication skills when supervising the direction of vehicles and to effectively communicate with co-workers.
• You have organization skills to carry out daily routines as well as complete non-routine activities.

Customer service skills:

• You have demonstrated experience in the delivery of quality customer service to deal courteously with complaints and concerns of passengers.
• You have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when responding to unlawful situations.
• You must be courteous with the public and when responding to public inquiries.

Additional information

Marine Services Open House
Interested in learning more about this position and how we work? We are hosting an Open House where you'll hear directly from the Supervisor of the Glenora Ferry to learn more about the work, culture and have an opportunity to ask questions.

If you are interested in attending the open house, please clickhere to sign up.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, May 6, 2022 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.