Chargehand, Rigging

**Chargehand, Rigger**

**Competition Open Date: April 5, 2023**

**Competition Close Date: April 12, 2023 (4pm)**

The Company is planning to utilize Chargehands at the Halifax Shipyard. The Company intends to add a small number of Chargehands to the Chargehand pool on a temporary basis. At the present time, Chargehands are expected to spend approximately 25% of their time assisting the supervisor by directing employees and ensuring work is progressing safely, efficiently, and correctly. See article 23.03 in the Collective Agreement for more information on Chargehand Duties. The remaining 75% of the Chargehand’s time is spent performing their normal tradesperson duties. *

**Qualifications**:

- Must have seniority in the Rigging Department.
- 3 years of experience as a Rigger in a Shipbuilding environment preferred.
- Have an acceptable attendance record (absenteeism rate must be at or below the Halifax Shipyard average for the 12 months prior to Competition Open Date).
- Clean disciplinary record (no active discipline on file)
- Experience leading people preferably within the workplace
- Ability to coach fellow employees including effectively addressing quality, timeliness and safety matters.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Physical ability to perform all aspects of the role, including travel between work areas and ability to inspect work and instruct fellow employees.
- Ability to perform shift work in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
- This does not constitute a complete list of duties associated with the role.

Submit a resume, and cover letter online by Competition Close Date: April 12, 2023 (4pm)
- Online through My HR

**Please note**:
Applications submitted without resumes will be considered as incomplete and will be ineligible for consideration in the job competition.

Applicants considered for the role will be required to participate in at least one interview, possibly more, and will be required to complete applicable testing associated with the selection process.

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