captain, ferryboat

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience
• Nautical science/merchant marine officer

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

• Outdoors
• In/on water
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Remote location
• Willing to relocate

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
• Resolve conflict situations

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
• Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
• Transport Canada passenger safety management (PSM) course
• Ship Pilot License
• Nautical Institute Certificate
• Marine Officer Certificate
• Marine Advanced First Aid
• Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Wellness program

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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