60 Ton Ferry Captain

**Saysutshun (Newcastle Island)**

**JOB POSTING**

**Ferry Captain**

**(Seasonal)**

Saysutshun (Newcastle) Island Marine Provincial Park is a family friendly park, accessible only by foot passenger ferry or boat with 18 private campsites, 5 group sites, 42 mooring buoys, 60 Moorage slips at the marina, concession, event hall, kayak and bike rentals and 22 km of trails and beaches. With breathtaking views of the Coastal Mountains, and the Harbour City, the island offers a unique natural, historical, and cultural experience for visitors.

The island is accessible by passenger ferry or private boat. The ferry, run by Newcastle Island Ferry Service, is a ten-minute ride from Maffeo Sutton Park in downtown Nanaimo. It runs every half hour, every day from 9am to 9pm during peak season.

NCI Ferry Service is recruiting for Ferry Captains (60ton) to join our team in a seasonal capacity. The successful applicants will assist in ensuring passengers travel to Saysutshun in a safe and efficient manner. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are keen, motivated and able to work both independently and as a team member. Our Ferry Captains and Crew are often the first interaction our customers have with our service; we are all about customer service, safety, and Saysutshun. With all of this in mind, we expect our staff to be friendly, helpful, cooperative, and happily provide information about Saysutshun, the Nanaimo Harbour and our ferry service.


**Main duties**:
The Newcastle Island Ferry provides daily passenger ferry service to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park). We are looking for friendly, positive people to join our team as captains of our 40-passenger vessel.
- As Captain of our 40-passenger vessel you would be responsible.
- Safety and well-being of all passenger both on the vessel and on the docks
- Daily operation of the vessel
- Collection of fares
- Recording of passengers
- As deck hand on our 40-passenger vessel
- Constant watch when the vessel is in motion
- Collection of fares
- Recording of passengers
- Loading of equipment, supplies and bicycles

**Employment requirements**:
Transport Canada requires that all our ferry operators have:

- 60 Ton Certification
- MED A3 or SVDBS
- ROC-M
- Marine Basic First Aid

**Experience requirements**:

- Marine experience preferred

**Key Competencies**:

- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Devoted to safety in all facets of the workplace
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently as well as a team member

Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) offers a competitive compensation package.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

**Salary**: $29.00-$34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-07
Expected start date: 2024-04-15