Deckhand

Lower Lakes Towing Ltd. operates a fleet of self-unloading bulk carriers and conventional bulk carriers in Canada, transporting a diverse array of dry bulk commodities. Working for Lower Lakes provides an opportunity for adventure, our crews visit locations and scenery around the Great Lakes that no one would otherwise see **Our rotations provide employees with an uninterrupted vacations focusing on a work - life balance and providing nearly 6 months home per season.** - "We can go where the big ships go and also where they can't"_ **Responsibilities**: - Carry out cargo orders for the loading, stowage, care and discharging of all cargo. - Responsible for the care, and maintenance of all deck equipment (non-mechanical), cargo holds, painting of the exterior/interior of the vessel and housekeeping as instructed by 1st Mate - Scraping, and clearing Cargo Holds between loads to maintain quality standards in preparation for next cargo - Tying the Vessel up and let go using wires and soft lines - Other general labour duties as assigned - Deckhands must be able to; - Confidently work from heights - Climb various types of ladders - Traverse steep inclines, and various terrain whilst cleaning Cargo Holds and performing Mooring Duties - Lift and pull heavy equipment including mooring wires, ship supplies and various cargo - Work across all seasons in sometimes challenging weather and sailing conditions **Qualifications**: - Passport and allowed entry into United States - Discharge book from Transport Canada - Must have or be able to obtain a valid Marine Medical - Marine Emergency Duties (MEDs), STCW Basic Safety, Marine Basic First Aid and Survival Craft Certifications are required after 180 days of sailing - Must pass a Criminal Record Check - Must pass a Pre-Employment Screening through Driver Check - Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to multi-task - Completion of Secondary School (preferred) **Physical Requirements**: - Lifting, pushing and pulling over 50lbs - Shoveling, scraping and sweeping - Working outside in adverse weather conditions **Benefits**: - Highly competitive wages and benefits - One of the best leave systems in the industry - Company paid travel - Tuition Assistance - Health Benefits - Employee Assistance Program