Deckhand

*Who we are?*

Bluewater Group: “Solution Focused, Customer Driven” – leaders in Warehousing & Logistics, Shipping supplies, Mobil branded Lubricants, for over 40 years. Bluewater Group has won the Deloitte Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award 7 years in a row

Bluewater Group is an expanding organization that currently employs over 300 people across the country. We are on an exciting path of continued growth that will offer exceptional career opportunities. Bluewater is an excellent learning environment for seasoned and inexperienced candidates who enjoy taking on new challenges and share the same core values as us _Integrity, Attitude, Customer Focus, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement._

At Bluewater Group we are committed and dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our team feels comfortable to come to work everyday and most importantly enter the work environment knowing that they belong.

*Summary*

EDGE Marine is looking to fill the position of Deckhand on our barge fleet. This position will have the candidate working on our waterside operations. The deck hand will be working on both a steel flat deck barge, equipped with forklift and/or oil barge. These barges are towed alongside vessels to receive waste/sludge while in port. This position will require the candidate to comfortably work with ropes/lines, securing to vessels, and operating on marine crafts for extended periods. The offloading of these barges will also be required once you depart the ship.

*Duties & Responsibilities*
* Observe all PPE & Safety Requirements of EDGE Marine/Bluewater Group/Halifax Port Authority
* Safe/timely loading/offloading of waste materials from our barge
* Organize & stage waste materials for disposal
* Sort and dispose of waste materials shoreside as directed
* Identify & record all hazmat & palletize by vessel
* Work with Environmental Officers/Marine Engineers during offload
* Be comfortable tying up alongside ships with heavy ropes/lines prior to beginning work
* Organizing & manifesting all waste/product offloaded by the vessel while in port
* Warehouse duties as needed

*Qualifications*
* Experience with waste management and/or marine environments an asset
* Must be comfortable working in a marine environment
* Ability to perform physical labour (carrying, lifting, dragging, pushing, pulling)
* Must have a valid driver's license
* Ability to work independently and maintain accurate record keeping of work performed
* Ability to operate a forklift an asset
* Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check
* Willing to work in all weather conditions

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rapidly growing organization please apply

Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities and LGBTQ+.

To learn more about Bluewater Group please visit our website: _*

We thank all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 7 months

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:
* Dental care
* Disability insurance
* Extended health care
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid time off
* RRSP match
* Vision care
* Wellness program
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed

Experience:
* marine: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
* Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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