About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. Nautical science/merchant marine officer. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. In/on water. Cold/refrigerated. Wet/damp. Work setting: Remote location. Willing to relocate. Tasks: Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo. Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews. Ensure safety and comfort of passengers. Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts. Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo. Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment. Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways. Enforce regulations in Canadian waters. Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log. Resolve conflict situations. Supervision: 5-10 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Transport Canada Certificate of Competency. Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers. Transport Canada passenger safety management (PSM) course. Ship Pilot License. Nautical Institute Certificate. Marine Officer Certificate. Marine Advanced First Aid. Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program. Security and safety: Medical exam. Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Initiative. Team player. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Day. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Life insurance. Night shift premium. Pension plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Wellness program. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities . Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations . Support for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) . Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities. Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.). Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.