Bridgewatch Deckhand Spare and Relief

marineatla

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Bridgewatch Deckhand Spare and Relief to work onboard its vessels operating from the ports of Port aux Basques NL and North Sydney NS year-round, and Argentia NL during the summer season. These positions are permanent on-call spare and relief positions that are scheduled across the fleet and each tour based on operational requirements. Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.

Requirements

High School or GED Equivalency
Bridge Watch Rating Certificate STCW 95 or Able Seafarer Certificate STCW 95
Valid STCW 6.1 and STCW 6.2 Certificates
Transport Canada mandated Marine Medical Examination
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Deckhand, AB or Bosun on large commercial vessels or ferries
Ability to work in confined spaces

Nice To Haves

MED Refresher Certificate
Passenger Safety Management
Confined Space Certification
Marine Basic First Aid

Responsibilities

Daily checklists for fall Protection, Forklifts, Man Lifts, Confined Spaces, manual sign-offs of tools, Occupational Safety & Health manual, International Safety Management reviews and Emergency Procedures
Daily and routine work which includes painting, cleaning, and securing
Housekeeping as it relates to the vessel’s exterior decks and vehicle decks
Rectification of Inspection items as directed by the Bosun and/or the Occupational Safety & Health Committee
Hourly fire and security patrol rounds of the entire vessel above the vehicle decks as per vessel plan
Continually patrolling the vehicle decks and direct any unauthorized passengers to the passenger areas
Inspecting lashings and tightening where required at sea and reporting it to the Officer on watch when in port
Reporting any cargo shifting, fuel leaks, vehicle damages, fire hazards, lighting issues, and slip trip and fall hazards
Working diligently to promote a safe working environment.
Assisting in the accomplishment of vessel functions by performing other related duties as required