Ferry Captain

Are you qualified for this unique opportunity? Looking to take to the waves where you will play an important role? This position offers an exciting opportunity where you can use your seamanship skills to provide leadership to passengers, staff and officials.
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What can I expect to do in this role?
**In this job you will**:

- Direct the operation of a marine vessel on a shift basis
- Transport vehicles and passengers between Glenora to Adolphustown
- Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills

How do I qualify?
Mandatory
- You have Transport Canada Certification of Competency: Master Limited for a vessel of 60 Gross Tonnes or more
- You have Transport Canada Emergency Duties Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada
- You have Radiotelephone Operator's (Restricted) Certificate
- You have a valid Continued Proficiency Endorsement
- You have a valid Marine Medical Certificate

Technical Knowledge
- You have knowledge of and experience with seamanship principles and practices
- You have knowledge of the operation of navigational aids, steering and propulsion controls, navigational and emergency lighting systems
- You have knowledge of emergency procedures and marine maintenance standards and procedures

Leadership and Supervisory Skills
- You can provide direction and supervise crew in daily activities, including assigning tasks, checking work performance, participating in the assessment of training needs
- You can provide direction to crew in responding to emergency situations in accordance with Standing Orders for Ferry Operation

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You can interact effectively with passengers, staff and other internal and external stakeholders

Analytical and Organizational Skills
- You can analyze and solve problems in order to determine safety implications, weather conditions and load restrictions
- You can set work priorities, assign work