Bridgewatch Deckhand

marineatla

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Bridgewatch Deckhand 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 full-time spare and relief positions 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. Deckhand’s duties have several components, including but not limited to emergency responsibilities, completion of documentation, fire/security patrol, deck patrol, and lookout.

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 including 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 directing 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.