OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

- Other trades certificate or diploma
- 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

- In/on water

WORK SETTING

- Various locations
- Moving cargo
- Marine
- 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

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

FIELD WORK LOCATION EXPERIENCE

- Offshore or at sea

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care perks

📌 Second mate (Metro Vancouver)
🏢 Seabase Newfoundland
📍 Metro Vancouver