Marine Captain Grade 1

5 days ago

Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

**Job ID**: 45396

**Job Category**:Operations & Maintenance

**Division & Section**:Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks

**Work Location**:Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, 9 Queens Quay West

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, Permanent Vacancy

**Salary**:$86,716 - $112,255

**Shift Information**: 40 hours per week. Rotation Schedule includes evenings, weekends & statutory holidays: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

**Affiliation**: Non-Union

**Number of Positions Open**: 1

**Posting Period**: 03-APR-2024 to 17-APR-2024

Reporting to the Supervisor and Marine Coordinator, Marine Services, the Marine Captain Grade 1, is responsible for the operational and administrative command and maintenance of a vessel of the City of Toronto’s Ferry Service. As Captain they will utilize their marine expertise and knowledge of the Toronto Habour to ensure the safety of their crew, freight, and ferry passengers.

As a leader, the Captain will be committed to the growth and development of their staff through performance management and taking strong initiative in the training of mates and deckhands. They will ensure the ferry boat remains in compliance with Transport Canada’s domestic ferry regulations and maintaining MARSEC protocols.

**Major Responsibilities**:
- Directs all operations and driving/operating of an assigned vessel in service to and from the Toronto Islands for the transportation of passengers and freight or in charter service in Toronto Harbour and the waters of Lake Ontario in the vicinity of the Toronto Islands.-
- Assumes complete accountability for the vessel, mainland and island gate management, crowd control, and ensuring the proper conduct and discipline of the crew and the safety of all passengers.-
- Selects and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.-
- Effectively trains and supervises the crew in the performance of their duties, including the safe operation, navigation and docking of the vessel.-
- Directs staff in all boat / fire drills as prescribed by Transport Canada.-
- Coordinates and controls security drills on-board assigned vessel, including exercises with other vessels.-
- Assists in the preparation of vessel budget ad monitors expenditures.-
- Directs the general maintenance of the assigned vessel, ensuring that approved standards are maintained, as required.-
- Implements the work of all assigned staff in an efficient manner and effectively handles day to day labour relations matters.-
- Provides operational support to major/special events.**Key Qualifications**:
Extensive experience driving small vessels as a Ship's Captain or First Officer.-
- Extensive experience in driving all City operated ferry vessels or equivalent small vessel.-
- Must possess and be willing to maintain a valid personal Marine Medical Certificate and Marine First Aid Certificate.-
- Knowledge of the Toronto Harbour including, ferry service legislation, conditions etc.-
- Familiar with the administration and organization structure for security of marine vessels, security procedures of marine vessels and port, including the meaning and the requirements of the different MARSEC levels.-
- Strong understanding of crowd management ensuring safety, crowd comfort, and efficient movement at the ferry docks and on the ferry.-
- Strong leadership skills including knowledge of effectively planning and organizing training and training and supervising the crew of a vessel.-
- Highly developed conflict resolution and problem-solving.-
- Sound judgement including in public and labour relations.-
- Administrative skills including ability to work with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word).-
- Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, applicable-
- Collective Agreements and related Labour Legislation, Marine Occupational Health and Safety (MOSH), Marine Transportation Security Act., and Canada Shipping Act.-
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as required**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

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