ship third mate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• In/on water

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Ship
• Marine
• Marine cargo handling company
• Gas distribution company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews
• Ensure safety and comfort of passengers
• Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts
• Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo
• Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment
• Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways
• Enforce regulations in Canadian waters
• Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
• Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
• Nautical Institute Certificate
• Marine Advanced First Aid

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits