LeeWay Marine Looking for Deckhand at Dartmouth, NS Full Time

LeeWay Marine is the leading marine services company in Atlantic Canada, operating fully crewed vessels to support all ocean going sectors. Our company is built on the fundamental principle that knowledge drives success.

We are currently accepting resumes for experienced and qualified Deckhands, for work off South Western Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities:

The duties of the Deckhand/Mate shall be as follows:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of deck crew;
• Perform watchkeeping duties, as requested by the Master;
• Partake in fire and lifesaving drills;
• Perform general maintenance and hygiene duties as directed by the Master, including painting, cleaning, planned maintenance work and tank inspections;
• Perform duties at port and offshore, including without limitation: mooring, unmooring and line handling; handling ship-assist lines; loading stores; cargo loading, discharging and back loading including cargo hose handling; cargo lashing; anchor-handling and towing operations; launching and recovering geophysical and geotechnical survey equipment;
• Other duties as reasonably required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid and Unlimited Transport Canada Marine Medical
• STCW Bridge Watch Rating or AB Seafarer Certificate of Competency
• STCW Basic Safety
• STCW Survival craft other than a fast rescue craft
• STCW Vessel Personnel with Security Responsibilities
• Marine Basic First Aid
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate software applications relevant to position
• Proven track record of relevant offshore experience in the marine sector
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• French fluency considered an asset
• Valid Canadian Passport

LeeWay Marine values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. To ensure employment equity within the workplace, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Interested candidates should attach a copy of their Resume to the Indeed application, including up to date contact information, and availability. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual

Schedule:

Application question(s):

• Can you provide proof of authorization to work in Canada?

Licence/Certification:

• Transport Canada Bridge Watch Rating Certificate (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-03-15