Ferry Captain

Battle Harbour; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations provided

Job summary

Battle Harbour is seeking a hard-working Ferry Captain to operate and navigate the Trinity Pride, a 42’ vessel carrying up to 32 passengers with two crew. The role includes maintaining seaworthiness, safety briefings, and assisting with luggage and supplies during daily crossings between Mary’s Harbour and Battle Harbour.

The position runs from June 6 to September 10, 2025, with accommodations provided in Battle Harbour.

Qualifications

• Master, Limited for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage.
• Current marine medical.
• Current marine basic first aid.

Responsibilities

• Operate, navigate and maintain Trinity Pride as seaworthy, in good running order, safe and reliable.
• Keep Trinity Pride clean and tidy – especially those areas used by passengers.
• Provide boat safety briefings in accordance with Transport Canada requirements.
• Assist with loading passenger luggage and moving Trust goods between locations as needed.
• Remain in Battle Harbour nightly for emergency use of Trinity Pride.
• Perform other tasks as identified by management.

Education

Master, Limited for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage

Current marine medical

Current marine basic first aid

Job description

Career

Ferry Captain

Battle Harbour is fast becoming a bucket list destination for world travelers. We provide accommodations, meals, tours, entertainment, and deeply authentic experiences for our guests.

Our work environment pairs a strong commitment to excellent service and authentic experiences through every aspect of the visitor journey. We are looking for a hard working, friendly, team player with excitement and dedication in serving our guests. Satisfying our guests depends on the united efforts of all staff, which you will be a key player. You will ferry our guests to and from Mary’s Harbour to Battle Harbour once daily in our 42’ Cape Islander Trinity Pride with up to 32 passengers and two crew.

Marine Qualifications

• Master, Limited for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage
• Current marine medical,
• Current marine basic first aid

Duties

• All tasks required to operate, navigate and maintain Trinity Pride as seaworthy, in good running order, safe and reliable.
• Ensuring Trinity Pride is kept clean and tidy – especially those areas that are used by, or visible to passengers.
• Ensuring boat safety briefings in accordance with Transport Canada requirements are given to passengers and crew on each ferry crossing.
• Providing services in support of the Trust’s activities between Trinity Pride’s arrival and departure times at both the Trust’s Mary’s Harbour and Battle Island locations. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, loading of passenger luggage, moving of the Trust’s goods between locations, other tasks that can be accomplished between scheduled ferry times or requested by the Trust’s Manager at Battle Harbour, or Visitor Information Supervisor at Mary’s Harbour.
• Remain in Battle Harbour nightly in case emergency use of Trinity Pride is required.
• Other specified tasks as identified by the Trust’s representative relevant to any of the above.

If you are looking for a long-term career we have opportunities after your first season, based on performance. Pay will be discussed upon application.

Period: From June 6 to September 10, 2025.

Accommodations provided in Battle Harbour.