Deckhand - Projects Central

McKeil Marine Limited; Port Dover; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in marine services is seeking dedicated Deckhands for their tugs on a full-time basis. Join a passionate team that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth. This role involves supporting ship operations, maintaining safety protocols, and performing general upkeep. With a commitment to employee welfare, the company offers competitive wages, training programs, and a family-like atmosphere. If you are eager to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company paid travel to and from ports

Safety priority

Certificate upgrade programs

Company paid training

Comprehensive group benefits program

Annual crew meetings

Qualifications

• Previous tug boat experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and proven teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Marine Emergency Duties (MED’s)

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 [e-mail] 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.