boatswain

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• In/on water
• Noisy

Work setting

• Remote location
• Room and board provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in performing routine maintenance work and repair to ship's engine, machinery and auxiliary equipment
• Clean, chip and paint deck surfaces
• Handle mooring lines, and splice and repair ropes, wire cables and cordage
• Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves
• Operate, maintain and repair deck equipment
• Stand watch and steer ship or self-propelled vessel under the direction of an officer

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Transport Canada Bridge Watchman Certificate
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Lifeboats

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Transportation provided by employer