Deckhand

**Who we are?**

Bluewater Group: “Solution Focused, Customer Driven” - leaders in Warehousing & Logistics, Shipping supplies, Mobil branded Lubricants, for over 40 years. Bluewater Group has won the Deloitte Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award 7 years in a row

At Bluewater Group we are committed and dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our team feels comfortable to come to work everyday and most importantly enter the work environment knowing that they belong.

**Summary**

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Observe all PPE & Safety Requirements of EDGE Marine/Bluewater Group/Halifax Port Authority
- Safe/timely loading/offloading of waste materials from our barge
- Organize & stage waste materials for disposal
- Sort and dispose of waste materials shoreside as directed
- Identify & record all hazmat & palletize by vessel
- Work with Environmental Officers/Marine Engineers during offload
- Be comfortable tying up alongside ships with heavy ropes/lines prior to beginning work
- Organizing & manifesting all waste/product offloaded by the vessel while in port
- Warehouse duties as needed

**Qualifications**
- Experience with waste management and/or marine environments an asset
- Must be comfortable working in a marine environment
- Ability to perform physical labour (carrying, lifting, dragging, pushing, pulling)
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Ability to work independently and maintain accurate record keeping of work performed
- Ability to operate a forklift an asset
- Must be able to pass a Criminal Record Check
- Willing to work in all weather conditions

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career and make your mark in a rapidly growing organization please apply

We thank all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- marine: 1 year (preferred)
- Forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person