Bridgewatch Deckhand Spare and Relief

Requisition ID: 1810

Location: Vessels

Hourly Rate: $33.164

Application Closing Date: Until Filled

Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Bridgewatch Deckhand Spare and Relief to work onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Port aux Basques NL and North Sydney NS year round; and Argentia NL during the summer season. These positions are permanent on-call spare and relief positions that are scheduled across our fleet and each tour based on operational requirements.

Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.

Deckhand's duties have several components; including, but not limited to emergency responsibilities, completion of documentation, fire/security patrol, deck patrol, and lookout.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Daily checklists for fall Protection, Forklifts, Man Lifts, Confined Spaces, manual sign-offs of tools, Occupational Safety & Health manual, International Safety Management reviews and Emergency Procedures

• Daily and routine work which includes painting, cleaning, and securing

• Housekeeping as it relates to the vessel's exterior decks and vehicle decks

• Rectification of Inspection items as directed by the Bosun and/or the Occupational Safety & Health Committee

• Hourly fire and security patrol rounds of the entire vessel above the vehicle decks as per vessel plan

• Continually patrolling the vehicle decks and direct any unauthorized passengers to the passenger areas

• Inspecting lashings and tightening where required at sea and reporting it to the Officer on watch when in port

• Reporting any cargo shifting, fuel leaks, vehicle damages, fire hazards, lighting issues, and slip trip and fall hazards

• Working diligently to promote a safe working environment.

• Assisting in the accomplishment of vessel functions by performing other related duties as required

What qualifications do I need to be considered for this opportunity?

Education Certification and Experience

• High School or GED Equivalency

AND

• Bridge Watch Rating Certificate STCW 95 or Able Seafarer Certificate STCW 95

• Valid STCW 6.1 and STCW 6.2 Certificates

• Transport Canada mandated Marine Medical Examination

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Deckhand, AB or Bosun on large commercial vessels or ferries

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to work in confined spaces

Asset Qualifications

• MED Refresher Certificate

• Passenger Safety Management

• Confined Space Certification

• Marine Basic First Aid

Safety Sensitive Position

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the provisions of Marine Atlantic's Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes, but not limited to pre-employment testing. We have a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs.

Additional Information

At Marine Atlantic, we are dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, where all employees and customers feel welcomed, valued, and respected.

Marine Atlantic invites applications from all qualified candidates and hires based on merit. We are committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your cover letter, resume or application.

To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at View email address on jobs.swagapp.com.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at View email address on jobs.swagapp.com.

Marine Atlantic respectfully acknowledges that we operate in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq peoples, and on the island of Ktaqmkuk, the unceded traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi'kmaq peoples. We also acknowledge Labrador as the traditional ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut.