Groupe Desgagnés

Québec, QC

Groupe Desgagnés

Québec, QC

captain, ship

Québec, QC (view on map)

Posted 24 hours ago

Job Description

• Durée de l'emploi: Saisonnier
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• College/CEGEP

Work site environment

• In/on water

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location

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
• 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

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
• Master Mariner Certificate
• Nautical Institute Certificate
• Marine Advanced First Aid
• Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program

Vessel experience

• Tank vessel

Area of specialization

• Petroleum or natural gas

Security and safety

• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 5 years or more