Deckhand

Ocean / Océan; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deckhand to join their dynamic team in Hamilton. This permanent position offers a full range of benefits and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on health, safety, and environmental responsibility. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of maritime experience and relevant certifications, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of tugboats. If you are passionate about the maritime industry and eager to contribute to a thriving company, this role is perfect for you. Join a team that values excellence, integrity, and respect.

Benefits

Full range of benefits

Free employee assistance program

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan

Social club

Qualifications

• Certificates of proficiency in safety and rescue operations.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Deckhand is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maneuvers and maintain tug operations.
• Ensure safe berthing and connection to ground power.
• Assist in cleaning, painting, and maintenance tasks.

Skills

STCW Basic Safety

Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate

Valid medical certificate

Bridge watch rating certificate

Marine Basic First Aid certificate

3 to 5 years of experience as Deckhand

Valid driver’s license (Class 5)

Autonomy

Advanced English proficiency

Job description

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

We are actively seeking a deckhand to carry out to perform the berthing and unberthing of the tug. He also carries out all tug maintenance operations. The incumbent will be required to work at the port of Hamilton, Ontario.

WHY GET ON BOARD?

• Permanent job
• Full range of benefits
• Free employee assistance program accessible to the whole family
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Social club
  
  

YOUR TALENTS WILL BE USED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:

• Participate in the maneuvers on the tug.
• Ensure the berthing of tugs using cables.
• Maintain accommodations and decks.
• Adjust the bridge and see to the safe transfer of persons.
• Ensure connection to ground power (outlet and circuit breaker).
• Perform cleaning, painting and other work in relation to tug maintenance.
• Assist the chief engineer in certain tasks.
• Participate and support the activities of the Health, Safety and Environment Management System.
  
  

Our Ideal Colleague Has

• Certificates of proficiency :
• STCW Basic Safety
• Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats
• Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate-Maritime (ROC-M)
• Valid medical certificate issued by Transport Canada
• Bridge watch rating certificate of competency (an asset)
• Marine Basic First Aid certificate (an asset)
• 3 to 5 years of experience as Deckhand
• Valid driver’s license (Class 5)
• Demonstrate autonomy
• 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.

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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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