Casual Port/Harbour Deckhand

Atlantic Towing; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlantic Towing seeks Casual Deckhands for the Harbour Coastal Division in Dartmouth, NS and Saint John, NB. Responsibilities include port and offshore deckhand tasks, mooring, line handling, cargo operations, and maintaining safety and environmental protections.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bridge Watchman Certificate of Competency, Transport Canada Marine Medical, Marine First Aid and CPR, STCW Basic Safety, and have 3 years of deck experience or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Bridge Watchman Certificate of Competency is required.
• Transport Canada Marine Medical is required.
• Marine First Aid and CPR certification is required.
• STCW Basic Safety certification is required.
• 3 years experience as a Deck (rating) or equivalent training in the position or one level below.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and environmental protection per company policies and procedures.
• Perform watchkeeping duties as directed by the Officer of the Watch.
• Conduct fire and security rounds and monitor gangway watch in port.
• Carry out general maintenance, cleaning, and planned tank inspections.
• Perform deckhand duties at port and offshore installations, including mooring and line handling, cargo operations, and towing.
• Support safety culture and follow Safety Management System processes.
• Demonstrate safe practices while performing physically demanding tasks.
• Understand pollution regulations and ATL’s environmental objectives.

Skills

Watchkeeping

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

Bridge Watchman Certificate of Competency

Transport Canada Marine Medical

Marine First Aid and CPR

STCW Basic Safety

Job description

Job Description

Atlantic Towing is seeking Casual Deckhands for the Harbour Coastal Division in Dartmouth, NS and Saint John, NB.

Responsibilities

• Make safety and protection of the environment the top priority at all times by adhering to the company’s protective clothing policies and safe working practices and procedures, under the direction and supervision of the Deck Officers;
• Perform Watchkeeping duties, as requested by the Officer of the Watch;
• Perform fire and security rounds and maintain gangway watch while in port, as instructed by the Officer of the Watch;
• Perform general maintenance and hygiene duties as directed by the Chief Officer, including painting, cleaning, planned maintenance work and tank inspections;
• Perform deckhand duties at port and offshore installations, including mooring, unmooring and line handling; handling ship–assist lines; loading stores; cargo loading, discharging and back loading including cargo hose handling; cargo lashing; anchor–handling and towing operations;
• Contribute to ATL’s safety culture by:
• Understand and comply with various safety processes within the Safety Management System;
• Possess the skills to perform job-related tasks and apply safe practices while performing physical tasks;
• Have a thorough understanding of precautions and procedures related to the Safety Management System;
• Have thorough understanding of pollution regulations and the company’s objectives regarding environmental protection.

Qualifications

• Bridge Watchman Certificate of Competency;
• Transport Canada Marine Medical;
• Marine First Aid and CPR;
• STCW Basic Safety;
• 3 years experience as a Deck (rating) in a relevant field or equivalent training in the position or one level below.

Equal Opportunity

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