Captain

Ocean / Océan; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic maritime company as a Tugboat Captain, where your leadership and expertise will be valued. This role involves leading a crew, ensuring the vessel's seaworthiness, and managing safety protocols. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this established firm offers a supportive work environment and a chance to make a real impact in the maritime industry. Enjoy a permanent position with a balanced schedule and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about marine operations and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Full range of fringe benefits

Free employee assistance program

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Social club membership

Great geographical environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a captain on tugs.
• Knowledge of ISM standards and SMS systems.
• Advanced English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew and ensure smooth towing maneuvers.
• Maintain vessel equipment and ensure seaworthiness.
• Implement safety and environmental protection policies.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Teamwork

Stress Management

Organizational Skills

Openness to Learning

Advanced English

Education

Canadian Master Certificate (M500-T3000)

Medical Certificate (Transport Canada)

Basic Marine First Aid Training Certificate

Certificates of Competency (e.g., STCW-BS)

Tools

ISM Standards Knowledge

SMS System Experience

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN A GREAT COMPANY WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE RECOGNIZED? READ ON, THIS OFFER IS PERFECT FOR YOU!

Reporting to Supervisor – Operations in Hamilton, the incumbent will perform towing maneuvers on a tugboat, lead a crew and manage the maintenance of the vessel.

WHY GET ON BOARD?

• Permanent job – 14 days of work,1 week stand by, 7 days of rest
• Full range of fringe benefits
• Free employee assistance program available to the whole family
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Social club
• Great geographical environment, in the heart of the Port of Hamilton
  
  

YOUR TALENTS WILL BE USED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:

• Lead a crew and ensure the smooth running of maneuvers.
• Ensure that the vessel and crew are certified for the area of operation.
• Ensure the proper functioning of the vessel’s equipment.
• Ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel in all conditions.
• Prepare and validate repair and modification lists with the Chief Engineer.
• Inspect material, structure and equipment according to the SINEX maintenance program.
• Promote and maintain the health and safety of all persons on board the vessel.
• Implement the company’s safety and environmental protection policies.
• Implement the company’s SMS system.
• Operate vessels in compliance with company and industry recognized practices.
• Participate and support the activities of the Health, Safety and Environment Management System.
  
  

Our Ideal Colleague Has

• Canadian Master certificate, 500T gross tonnage, inland navigation (M500-T3000)
• Medical certificate issued by Transport Canada
• Certificates of competency :
• MED Basic Safety STCW-BS
• Lifeboat and Rescue Boat Operator Proficiency
• Advanced Fire Fighting Techniques
• Restricted Operator Certificate – Commercial Marine (ROC-CM)
• Basic Marine First Aid Training Certificate
• Knowledge of the operation of a quality system with ISM standards (SMS)
• Valid driver’s license (class 5)
• Availability during the day, night and weekends
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a captain on conventional and/or Voith type tugs
• Experience on ASD tugs (asset)
• Experience in berthing vessels (asset)
• Experience as an officer on board a vessel equipped with an SMS system
• Customer service oriented
• Leadership and excellent teamwork skills
• Good stress management (medium to high)
• Good organizational skills
• Openness to learning and development
• Language: advanced level in English, spoken and written.
  

Company Description

Founded in 1972, Ocean Group is a thriving, inspiring company with the wind in its sails! As a leader in the Canadian maritime industry, our success is based on our ability to innovate, our determination to keep moving forward, and the diversity of our services. Whether it is harbor towage, marine work, construction, or ship repair, we take great pride in the accomplishments of our specialized workforce. Within our various teams, we find dynamic and passionate employees who are driven by a willingness to make a difference. We promote a healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible work environment that reflects our values of excellence, integrity, and respect.

YOU WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM, SEND US YOUR RESUME NOW!

NB: Ocean Group subscribes to an Equality Access Program and invites women, visible minorities, First Nations and Inuit, and persons with disabilities to apply. The use of the masculine gender is for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent. We believe in the principle of equal employment opportunity and are open to measures of accommodation in the selection process.

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