First Officer

marineatla

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a First Officer to work onboard its vessels that operate 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 that are scheduled across the fleet and each tour based on operational requirements. Eligible candidates may qualify for a signing incentive, subject to a return of service in the position for a specified period. 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. Reporting directly to the Chief Officer, First Officers play a key role in safely maintaining and overseeing navigation and cargo watch, marine emergency duties, mooring stations during docking and undocking, loading and off-loading of vessels, and maintenance of deck equipment.

Requirements

Chief Mate Near Coastal Certificate, STCW 95 or Higher
2 years recent experience in as a Deck Officer with a minimum of 12 months as a Second Officer
Marine Emergency Duties STCW 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3
Fast Rescue Craft and Refresher if applicable
Bridge Resource Management or Human Element Leadership Management (HELM)
Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)
Restricted Operators Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC) or General Operator Certificate (GOC)
Valid Transport Canada Approved Marine Medical Certificate
Recent experience working on vessels with Safety Management Systems
Experience working with Electronic Planned Maintenance Systems
Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to work in confined space
Ability to lift 10 kg

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a recognized marine school in a related program
Marine Emergency Duties Refresher Course
Marine Advanced First Aid or Marine Medical Care
Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training
Ship Security Training
Passenger Safety Management or Specialized Passenger Safety Management
Demonstrated work experience with leading and developing a successful and effective team