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Chief Mate

Company: MCASPHALT INDUSTRIES LTD

Job Location: HAMILTON, ONTARIO, CAN

Type of Contract: Seasonal

Posting Start Date: 10/29/26

Job Purpose

The Tanker Chief Mate is second in command aboard the vessel and must be capable of assuming full command should the Captain become incapacitated. The Captain relies heavily on the Chief Mate to supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of the deck crew.

Reports to

Reporting to the Captain of the vessel, the Chief Mate is required to meet all requests of the Captain regarding all matters pertaining to the ship and crew members.

All crew members must comply with all regulations set out by the Canada Labour Code, Canada Shipping Act, Corporate Policy, Company Safety Policy, Transport Canada regulations including Marine Personnel Regulations and any other applicable legislation. All crew members will be required to cross the border to the United States as required by vessel's voyage operations. Excercising a high degree of professionalism with all third party inspectors or customers is mandatory for all shipboard personnel.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Mate's duties include, but are not limited to:

- With instruction and supervision from the Captain, become familiar with the handling characteristics of the vessel (maneuvering, docking, anchoring, etc.) as well as the operation of critical systems (electronic navigation aids, steering, de-watering, safety apparatus, etc.).
- Performs navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches at times.
- Overall in charge and responsible for safe conduct of vessel cargo operations including Loading / Unloading / Ballast-Deballast operations.




- Assists the Captain with the maintenance of required logbooks according to established practice and in established formats.
- Responsible for deck planned maintenance systems
- Directs and supervises all members of the deck department, and ensures that each understands and performs their assigned duties adequately. Assists Captain with training and orientation of new crew members. Coordinates line-handling when coming to port, anchoring, skiff-launching and retrieval, deck maintenance and safety.
- Participate in the design and execution of emergency drills, generally taking charge of on-scene response actions. Help ensure written drill reports are properly logged.
- Routinely update scheduling and tasking information on the crew mess whiteboard, and pass-the-word when sudden changes need to be made.

Qualifications

Tanker Chief Mates must hold the following minimum qualifications:

- Minimum Chief Mate license (Unlimited) issued by Transport Canada.
- Transpot Canada Marine Medical
- Pilotage Certificate within the designated GLPA areas (preferred)
- Specialized Oil Tanker Endorsement (Advanced)
- Duel Fuel (LNG) Training - Advanced
- Certificate of Proficiency in STCW - Basic Safety
- Certificate of Proficiency in STCW - Survival Craft and Resuce Boards other than Fast Rescue Boats
- Certificate of Proficiency in STCW - Advanced Fire Fighting
- Ship Security Officer
- General Operator's Licence (GOC-GMDSS)
- Marine Medical Care (preferred)
- Bridge Resource Management training.
- A valid Canadian Passport or Canadian Permanent Residency
- Valid US C1/D Visa, if required
- Minimum 1 year experience as a First Mate of a vessel equal to or greater than 3000 tonnes (preferred)

Why Join McAsphalt?

At McAsphalt, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and delivering value to our customers across Canada. As Canada's leading supplier of asphalt products and services, we offer a team-oriented and entrepreneurial environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business.





We Offer:

- Competitive compensation and annual bonus program
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Health Spending Account
- Defined Contribution Pension Program
- Employee discount program with national retailers
- Career development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative and values-driven culture

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