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Deckhand - Projects Central

McKeil Marine Limited

Port Dover

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

McKeil Marine Limited is hiring Deckhands for permanent, full-time positions aboard their tugs. Ideal candidates are self-starting individuals ready to support a dynamic crew. The role involves various responsibilities critical to marine operations, emphasizing safety and teamwork. A comprehensive compensation program is offered.

Benefits

Company paid travel to/from ports
Company paid training
Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

  • Previous tug boat experience an asset.
  • Marine Emergency Duties (MED's) considered beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Support ship-assist, line handling and cargo loading/unloading.
  • Perform fire and security rounds and maintain gangway watch while in port.
  • General upkeep and maintenance duties.

Skills

Strong communication
Teamwork skills

Education

Transport Canada Marine Medical

Job description

McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers. Experienced and adaptive, we deliver turn-key solutions that support our customers’ success in a wide range of transportation and project challenges. Customer service, safety, quality and respect for the environment are at the heart of our operations. Manned by highly skilled sailing crew, our ever-growing diverse and versatile fleet of tugs, barges and workboats, operate throughout the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, east coast and Canadian Arctic.

Deckhands (Project Central Division)

We have immediate openings for Deckhands aboard our tugs on a permanent full-time basis. We are looking for eager and self-starting individuals.

Why McKeil

  • Company paid and arranged travel to and from ports
  • Our crew matter - at McKeil it feels like family
  • We sail safe - your safety is our top priority
  • Certificate upgrade programs and incentives
  • Company paid training
  • Competitive wages and comprehensive group benefits program
  • Annual crew meetings foster team building

Key Responsibilities

  • Support ship-assist, line handling and cargo loading/unloading
  • Perform fire and security rounds and maintain gangway watch while in port
  • General upkeep and maintenance duties including painting, cleaning and planned maintenance work
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Previous tug boat experience an asset
  • Marine Emergency Duties (MED’s), an asset
  • Transport Canada Marine Medical
  • Strong communication and proven teamwork skills

You will join a team of passionate colleagues in fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate. McKeil Marine offers a very competitive total compensation program.

To Apply

Please submit your application directly to this posting or email your resume to careers@mckeil.com and reference the position in the subject line.

We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. McKeil Marine is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.
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