Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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Dangerous
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Noisy
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Wet/damp
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo
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Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews
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Command and operate coast guard vessels
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Ensure safety and comfort of passengers
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Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts
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Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo
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Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways
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Enforce regulations in Canadian waters
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Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log
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Board vessels at berth or from pilot boats to advise ships' captains on the course to steer for safe passage into and out of ports, seaways or other waterways under pilotage authority
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
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Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
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Transport Canada passenger safety management (PSM) course
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Watchkeeping Mate Certificate with Command Endorsement
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Master Mariner Certificate
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Ship Pilot License
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Nautical Institute Certificate
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Marine Officer Certificate
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Marine Advanced First Aid
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Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Additional information
Security and safety
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Sound discrimination
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Large workload
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Who can apply for this job?
Only apply for this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.