Captain, Ship

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 5 years or more
- Nautical science/merchant marine officer
**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
- 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 previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?