Ready to come onboard- Apply to National Defence's Maintenance Deckhand Inventory

Employment and Social Development Canada; Esquimalt, Nanaimo, Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Maintenance Deckhands. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the water, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy while enjoying a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in marine training and be ready for a stable career that values their skills. With a commitment to work-life balance and a comprehensive compensation package, this position is perfect for those looking to grow and thrive in their careers. Join a dedicated team where your contributions make a real difference!

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Leave Entitlements

Dirty Work Allowance

Meal Allowances

Nuclear Response Team Allowance

Qualifications

• Certification in STCW Basic Safety Training is essential.
• Experience in a marine environment as a deckhand or equivalent role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Royal Canadian Navy in daily homeport activities.
• Work on a variety of tugs, vessels, and barges.

Skills

Marine Safety Training

Maintenance Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Marine Training College Graduation

Tools

Marine Machinery

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

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Ready to come onboard? Apply to National Defence's Maintenance Deckhand Inventory!

Reference number: DND24J-075995-000267
Selection process number: 24-DND-EA-NAST-519438

National Defence- Royal Canadian Navy
Esquimalt (British Columbia), Nanaimo (British Columbia), Halifax (Nova Scotia)
SC-DED-04- Maintenance Deckhand, SC-DED-05- Maintenance Deckhand, Supervisor
$33.50 to $34.59 per hour

Closing date: 29 May 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Work environment

Are you looking for new and exciting opportunities as a maintenance deckhand? Have you just graduated from a marine training college? Are you a serving or retired Royal Canadian Navy member? Then look no further!

We are seeking deckhands who would enjoy a fun work experience in a dynamic work environment on the water. You will become a member of the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet and work as part of diverse, small teams on a variety of tugs, vessels and barges, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy ships and submarines in their daily homeport activities. Embarking on this journey will provide you with a stable career in which your marine skills will be valued while allowing you to be home almost every night!

On top of completing critical work that directly supports the Royal Canadian Navy, you will also enjoy the many benefits of working for the Department of National Defence (DND). At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:

• A maritime career among a dynamic and dedicated team;
• A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment;
• Work-life balance;
• A total compensation package including health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements;
• Dirty work allowance;
• Allowances for meals;
• Allowance for being a Nuclear Response Team member.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill various English essential positions in Nanoose Bay (Nanaimo) and Esquimalt, British Columbia & in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

This inventory may be used by the Department of National Defence to fill future vacancies with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, security requirements, and conditions of employment.

Information you must provide

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

For all positions:
Certification:

Standard of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Basic Safety Training

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Asset Experience:

• Experience working in a marine environment as a maintenance deckhand or oiler, or an equivalent military naval occupation.
• Experience working on a tugboat.
• Experience in handling a boat at sea.
• Experience working in an engine room.
• Experience working in a marine environmental response team.
• Experience as a rigger.
• Experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of marine machinery or equipment.
• Experience performing maintenance, repair, or fabrication work in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Experience working or volunteering in a mixed public service and military environment.
• Experience in steam plant operations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - We will help you attain this during the hiring process.

Managers may establish conditions of employment specific to the position being staffed. Candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment. These requirements may include:

• Must be willing and able to work both scheduled and unexpected overtime as required by naval operations.
• Must be willing and able to work for long periods in exposed locations in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work away from home port up to one week at a time.
• Must be willing and able to stand sea watches.
• Must be willing and able to wear and maintain a DND uniform, inclusive of CSA approved safety footwear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be willing and able to wear respirators in accordance with DND regulations and meet the standard of the DND Respiratory Protection Program.
• Must be willing to be designated and assigned duties as a member of the Nuclear Emergency Response Team.
• Must meet and maintain the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board guidelines.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.