Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
Outdoors
In/on water
Tasks
Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews
Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts
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
Board vessels at berth or from pilot boats to advise ships' captains on the course to steer for safe passage into and out of ports, seaways or other waterways under pilotage authority
Supervision
5-10 people
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
Watchkeeping Mate Certificate with Command Endorsement
Master Mariner Certificate
Marine Advanced First Aid
Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program
Personal suitability
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
