Seasonal Seafarer: Deck & Safety Ops (Summer)

Collage; Leamington; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on vessel

Accommodation provided on vessel

Job summary

Ontario Ferries seeks a NavCrew for a seasonal Leamington, ON position starting immediately. The role is full-time for the summer season (June–October) reporting to the Captain and supporting deck operations, boat docking, and passenger safety on vessel operations.

It requires MED certification or progress toward it, basic first aid, a valid passport, and English communication. Meals and accommodation are provided on the vessel during rotations, with a wage of CAD 24.32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certification or ability to complete after 6 months of sea time, including Basic Safety, Firefighting, and Proficiency in Survival Craft certifications.
• Marine Basic First Aid is preferred.
• Valid fit for work document completed by a physician. By the time 6 months of sea time work is completed will need to get a Candidate Document Number and Transport Canada STCW Marine Medical Certificate.
• Valid Canadian passport: Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status, with ability to enter the United States of America.
• Bridge watch Certificate is preferred.
• Safe Food Handling is preferred.
• Work safely and effectively as a team member.
• Ability to communicate with crew members, and passengers.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Preferred applicants possess initiative, a team-oriented work style, and a track record for workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Performing the duties of lookout as stated in the Recommended Code of Nautical Procedures and Practices.
• Preparing winching stations for arrival and departure.
• Assisting with the safe mooring and departure of the vessel.
• Operating all ramps on the car deck.
• Assisting with passenger safety and welfare.
• Carrying out maintenance duties when required in the deck department.
• Maintaining general hygiene of the deck department.
• Maintaining inventory of deck supplies and reporting to the First Mate.
• Carrying out emergency duties and participating in drills.
• Assist with loading and unloading the ship.
• Prepare daily meals as per rotation for crew.
• Complete weekly and monthly checklist for planned maintenance.
• Complete Fire and Safety Checks.
• Be Familiar with lifesaving appliances onboard and are a member of the fire party, and carries out Emergency Response Duties per the Muster list.
• Reporting safety concerns, and near misses, to First Mate or Captain.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MED certification

First Aid

Teamwork

English communication

Safety-conscious

Education

Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certification

Marine Basic First Aid

Canadian passport

Bridge watch Certificate

Safe Food Handling

Job description

Ontario Ferries seeks a NavCrew for a seasonal Leamington, ON position starting immediately. The role is full-time for the summer season (June–October) reporting to the Captain and supporting deck operations, boat docking, and passenger safety on vessel operations.

It requires MED certification or progress toward it, basic first aid, a valid passport, and English communication. Meals and accommodation are provided on the vessel during rotations, with a wage of CAD 24.32 per hour.