Company Overview

K’awat’si Marine Services is seeking a dependable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented Water Taxi Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with tug and barge operations. The deckhand role will be responsible for the general upkeep, maintenance, and safe operation of the vessel. Safety and environmental protection are at the forefront of our operations.

The successful candidate will be a dependable team leader with strong seamanship skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic marine environment. Experience with coastal towing, barge operations, cargo handling, and line work is essential.

This position will be primarily based in Richmond and Port Hardy, BC.
Responsibilities

- Assist the Master, Mate or Deckhand in the safe operation of tugs, barges, and landing crafts.
- Maintain equipment and machinery in a state of readiness. Troubleshoot equipment, work in areas of high noise levels, below deck or in the engine room.
- Maintain shipboard cleanliness.
- Perform deck maintenance.
- Maintain watch while underway.
- Operate deck machinery safely under direction.
- Assist with loading, stowing, securing and discharging of cargo, consumables, fuel and supplies.
- Secure vessels and barges to floating and shore-based structures.
- Ensure safety, environmental and pollution policies are strictly followed.
- Maintain clear communications. Report nonconformities, incidents,



accidents, hazardous conditions involving personnel or equipment promptly to the captain.
- Participate and support the activities of the health and safety and environmental management system.
- Ensure all logbooks, inspections checks, documentation of deliveries are correct and submitted in a timely manner.

Qualifications :

- Two years of relevant experience
- DVS or equivalent
- ROC-M
- Marine Basic or Advanced First Aid
- Class 5 Drivers License
- Strength and mobility to perform physical work in all types of weather for extended periods.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and be ready for work with short notice.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Basic understanding of ship and barge stability.
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Strong organization and time-management skills
- Forklift Certification with experience handling cargo (an asset)
- Mobile Crane and Rigging Certification (an asset)

What We Offer :

- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
- A safety-focused and professional working environment.
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills and advance within marine operations.
- Employment benefits and paid travel, where applicable.
- Regular rotation with two scheduled runs per month

Pay: $375.00-$500.00 per day

Perks:

- Company events
- Paid time off

Work Location: On the road

📌 Lead Deckhand - Tug and Barge - Relocate to Port hardy, B.C (British Columbia)
🏢 k'awat'si Economic Development General Partner
📍 British Columbia