Deckhand

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Deckhand. As the successful candidate, you will assist the Mate/Captain with the vessel start-up and shutdown, raising and lowering passenger loading ramps, ensuring that all onboard safety equipment is operating properly, ensuring the vessels are clean, providing customer service to passengers and ensuring the safe onboarding and off-boarding of passengers and materials.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Support the Mate/Captain in the safe operation of vessels, including passenger ferries, according to schedule, ensuring passengers and materials are transported safely (e.g., seniors, mothers with babies and equipment).
• Inspect and maintain onboard safety equipment daily to ensure safe operation.
• Collect fares from passengers. Calculate total daily cash and credit sales to ensure proper accounting for all fares.
• Secure vessels to the docks upon arrival and unsecure vessels upon departure, assist passengers in safely entering and exiting the vessels and properly operate onboard safety equipment as needed.
• Perform pre-and post-trip checklists with each run, including, but not limited to, full maintenance (e.g., oil change, etc.).
• Respond to questions and queries from passengers and community members.
• Be on time and be flexible with last-minute schedule changes due to illness, special trips, excursions, and other unforeseen circumstances. Secure the vessel during all weather conditions to prevent further damage.
• Practice safety drills with the skipper, including but not limited to: Man overboard, Mock distress radio call, Emergency steering and anchoring, etc. Attend staff meetings as required.
• Satisfy and maintain Transport Canada safety requirements including Life Raft, correct equipment, etc.
• Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position, as assigned.

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Deckhand or in a similar role. Basic knowledge of minor vessel maintenance. 
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate as required by Transport Canada. Basic First Aid Certificate. 
• You are energetic and represent the Band professionally and courteously.
• Punctual and regular, with excellent organizational skills. Good mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within Transport Canada Guidelines
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Adjust and flexible to meet changing work needs and demands 
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to embodying a personal addiction-free lifestyle.
• The successful candidate will be asked to provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening and a valid driver’s license as a condition of employment. 

Submission Deadline:

• Open until filled.