Ferry Relief Mate

**Job Posting**

The Ferry Relief Mate is administratively responsible to the Supervisors, Ferry Operations. While working on a vessel, the Ferry Relief Mate is functionally responsible to the Ferry’s Captain for all duties of the position to which they are assigned, including measures to ensure the safety of the vessel and passengers.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
A Ferry Relief Mate shall:

- As Ferry Crew
- Conducts duties and responsibilities for the position assigned (Mate, Engineering Watchkeeper, or Deckhand) in accordance with the Ferry Operations Manual and the published ferry schedule
- Maintain cleanliness for areas assigned, shovel snow and spread urea when required to maintain safe conditions for passengers and crew
- Assist other Ferry Crew members as directed by the Master
- Operate hydraulic ramps or overhead doors as assigned to facilitate the safe embarkation and disembarkation of ferry passengers
- Perform emergency duties in accordance with the Muster List for each ferry
- Perform security duties in accordance with the Ferry Security Plan for each ferry
- Reports any irregularities to the Captain and the Supervisors, Ferry Operations
- Other duties as required
- As Ferry Mate:

- When directed by a Ferry Master, safely navigate, berth, depart and communicate in accordance with the Collision Regulations, Halifax Harbour Regulations and Marine Communications and Traffic Services Halifax direction
- As Engineering Watchkeeper:

- Conduct flash up and shut down of the ferry as appropriate
- Maintain machinery and machinery space cleanliness
- Complete the Engine Room Log at the end of each watch with required information
- As Deck Force:

- Perform maintenance work in support of a ferry or a ferry terminal pontoon arrangement (chipping, grinding, painting, cleaning, minor repairs, storing)
- Other duties as required by the maintenance program.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**:

- Completion of Grade XII or equivalent.
- Experience with marine electronic equipment.
- Experience and demonstrated expertise with Voith-Schneider propulsion.
- Experience with general deck maintenance.
- Minimum (2) two years’ experience in a marine operation.

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities**:

- Please note: All certificates _must _be recognized by Transport Canada_
- Transport Canada Chief Mate, 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic.
- Current Marine Medical.
- Current First Aid.
- Restricted Operator Certificate.

**Security Clearance Requirements**:Criminal Record Check with Local indices check.

**COMPETENCIES**: Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity.

**WORK STATUS**:Permanent, full-time.

**HOURS OF WORK**: Hours of work are full time as required by the shift schedule.

**SALARY**:As per ATU, Local 508 Collective Agreement.

**CLOSING DATE**: Applications will be received up to midnight on **11:59pm, Sunday, November 17, 2024.**

**Please note**:We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.