SMALL VESSEL OPERATOR (RTP III)

Memorial University of Newfoundland; Holyrood; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial University’s Marine Institute in Holyrood, NL, is seeking contractual on-call Research & Technical Personnel III to support ocean technology programs. Duties include vessel operation, safety oversight, and administrative tasks for research projects.

Candidates must have 3–5 years of related experience and hold SVOP, ROC, and First Aid certificates. The role involves outdoor work on water, PPE use, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years related experience in marine or ocean technology settings.
• SVOP certificate, Restricted Operator Certificate and First Aid certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Research & Technical Personnel duties: marine and administrative project assistance, operating vessels and safety compliance.
• Maintain passenger manifests, maintenance logs, fuel records, and incident reports.

Skills

Vessel operation

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

SVOP certificate

Restricted Operator Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

School of Ocean Technology/Centre for Applied Ocean Technology

Marine Institute

Location: Holyrood, NL

(Contractual On-Call Positions)

A campus of Memorial University, the Fisheries and Marine Institute (MI) is North America's most comprehensive marine institute dedicated to education, training, applied research, industrial response, and technology transfer supporting ocean industries. The School of Ocean Technology (SOT) promotes the growth of the ocean technology sector through education, training, applied research, technology transfer, and community engagement. The school delivers diploma, bachelor's, and graduate programs to meet this sector's needs, with an underlying focus on key ocean technologies. Operating within MI’s School of Ocean Technology, the Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec) provides research and development support, industry outreach, and scientific and technical advisory services to clients and partners, with expertise spanning ocean observation, ocean mapping, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), aerial drones, autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). The Centre is based at The Launch, MI’s ocean innovation centre and a cornerstone facility in Canada’s ocean innovation ecosystem, located in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador, approximately 35 minutes from St. John’s. This team works at the cutting edge of ocean technology, in collaboration with a wide range of marine sectors locally, nationally, and internationally, to enhance the safety, efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of maritime pursuits through the application of technology.

DUTIES

• Research & Technical Personnel (RTP) duties include marine and administrative project assistance, operating vessels, ensuring passenger safety, and compliance with Transport Canada and Marine Institute seafarer’s regulations. RTP must understand navigation techniques, including reading charts, using GPS systems, and understanding hydrographic equipment.
• The scope of the position will include vessel operation and basic maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels and inspecting equipment. They may also be required to assist with mechanical issues and ensure reporting to maintenance staff. RTP may be required to create and maintain records such as passenger manifests, work procedures, maintenance logs, fuel consumption records, and incident reports.
• Opportunities exist to contribute to research and project work with industrial clients or other academic partners through SOT/CTec, MI International, or collaboration with other schools. The School of Ocean Technology is actively involved in community engagement activities, and members are expected to participate in this very important aspect of our mandate. As the institute's representative, the personnel must be able to foster appropriate working relationships with stakeholders and management. Conducting themselves professionally and demonstrating a safety-minded approach to all activities is imperative.
• This position will require working outdoors, over/near water, and on a boat; wearing appropriate PPE (PFD, safety shoes, eye protection, hard hat, etc.); and lifting objects (minimum 50 lbs. requirement).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Considerable (3-5 years) related experience; at minimum, Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course, Restricted Operator Certificate, and a valid First Aid Certificate. Marine or related industrial experience in ocean technology electronics applications and previous experience at the post-secondary level would be an asset.

SALARY: $50,815 to $65,994 per annum (Research and Technical Personnel III, NAPE Local 7405)

CLOSING DATE: October 19, 2026

COMPETITION No.: MUN03655

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

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