first mate, ship This job posting is posted by a recruitment agency on behalf of the employer.

About This Role

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Nautical science/merchant marine officer. Work site environment: In/on water. Work setting: Moving cargo. Marine. Gas distribution company. 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. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Transport Canada Certificate of Competency. Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers. Marine Advanced First Aid. Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program. Field work location experience: Offshore or at sea. Vessel experience: Tank vessel. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Shift. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Overtime required. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• Senior level experience
• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Nautical science/merchant marine officer
• Credentials: Transport Canada Certificate of Competency, Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers, Marine Advanced First Aid, Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program
• Work conditions: Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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