Port Inspection Diver - Underwater Port Security Specialist

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes seeks Port Inspection Divers to conduct underwater searches, surveys and inspections for port security as part of Maritime Coastal Operations. Roles are tied to Canada’s Naval Reserve and involve part-time service with weekend and evening commitments.

Initial training includes BMNQ/basic training, shallow water dive qualification, and 30m surface-supplied air diving.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate above-average teamwork and enjoy learning diving science and physics.
• A Port Inspection Diver must be highly dependable, self-motivated, and confident, with a high degree of self-control and emotional stability.
• Since diving is physically demanding, candidates must be coordinated and maintain high fitness.
• Pass a pressure tolerance test to be eligible to become a Port Inspection Diver.

Responsibilities

• Underwater searches and harbour/sea bottom surveys.
• Inspections of jetties and ships' hulls.
• Identification of surface and underwater explosive devices.
• Performing underwater search and recovery operations.
• Performing underwater photography.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Self-motivation

Self-control

Education

Grade 10 completion

Job description

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes seeks Port Inspection Divers to conduct underwater searches, surveys and inspections for port security as part of Maritime Coastal Operations. Roles are tied to Canada’s Naval Reserve and involve part-time service with weekend and evening commitments.

Initial training includes BMNQ/basic training, shallow water dive qualification, and 30m surface-supplied air diving.