Deckhand - Overnight Cruise Ship

**Experience a one-of-a-kind job on the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers and discover Canada while working aboard a classic riverboat**

**St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Inc.** is seeking applicants for the position of Deckhand for a Kingston-based overnight cruise ship on 4, 5, 6 and 7 night voyages to Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City.

This position is Full time, Seasonal from **May to October**. It is suitable for persons over the age of 18 (including college and university students not returning for the fall semester). Paid training is provided. Marine experience is not essential, but any boating or outdoor work experience will be considered an asset.

**Under supervision of the Chief Mate, the Deckhand is responsible for the following**:

- Line Handling
- Provisioning
- Rigging debarkations
- Day and night security watch
- Ship cleaning
- General crew related duties

**Work Periods**:

- Full time, Seasonal (May-October)
- 10 hour days (on average)
- Alternating 4, 5, 6 and 7 night cruises on a "cruise-on, cruise-off" basis - equivalent to 40 hrs per week

**Wages and Compensation**:

- $17.55 per hour
- Participation in crew gratuity program
- Transportation to/from ports provided (with food allowance)
- Meals and accommodation provided while cruising

**Notes**: St. Lawrence Cruise Lines is a federally-regulated employer

**To Apply**:Resumes can be sent via Indeed or may be submitted in person at:
St. Lawrence Cruise Lines
253 Ontario Street, 2ndFloor Suite 200
Kingston, Ontario K7L 2Z4
613-549-8091

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $17.55 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-05-01