Master Mariner

**About the Company**:
McAsphalt Industries Limited, established in 1970, has been in business for 52 years. It is a diversified company committed to the development, production, distribution, and marketing of asphaltic products, related services, and technology. Recognized as the industry leader, McAsphalt offers the widest range of asphalt products from our 26 strategically located terminals, coast to coast, across Canada. The company’s success is based on our employees’ dedication to providing total customer satisfaction by supplying superior quality asphalt products combined with strong, experienced technical support.

**Job Purpose**:
The Master is first in command of the vessel and is responsible for all shipboard and portside operations. The Master serves as the supervisor of shipboard personnel and ensures crew compliance with regulatory and MMTL policy.

**Reports to**:
Reporting to the Division Manager, the Master is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operations of the vessel and transportation of goods to their appropriate destinations. The Master is to work with relevant authorities during third party vettings and inspections.

All crew members must comply with all regulations set out by the Canada Labour Code, Canada Shipping Act, Corporate Policy, Company Safety Policy, Transport Canada regulations including Marine Personnel Regulations and any other applicable legislation. All crew members will be required to cross the border to the United States as required by vessel’s voyage operations. Exercising a high degree of professionalism with all third party inspectors or customers is mandatory for all shipboard personnel.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

In this role, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to
- Ensuring the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product from the vessel (docking and discharge).
- Ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of goods to pre-designed destinations (maneuvering, operation of Navigational and radio equipment, steering, Ballast water management, navigation of rivers and directs line-handling operations).
- Manager of all shipboard operations.
- Implements Safety Management System on board the vessel. Supervises and conducts various safety related activities including safety drills, safety meetings.
- Directing the crew in emergency situations in a manner that protects the safety of the crew, the environment and Company assets.
- Maintaining and keeping vessel in compliance with various regulations as may be applicable by Transport Canada and / or local regulations.
- Ensuring that all incidents involving crew injuries, environmental pollution and damage to Company assets are investigated to the highest standard.
- Exhibits exemplary leadership behavior at all times.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

**Shift Information**

This position operates under a rotation of 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off.

**Required Qualifications**
- Master Mariner license (MM STCW 95 II/2)
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED) with respect to STCW basic safety; MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; MED in advanced firefighting; MED for senior officers; SEN II; ECDIS.
- Marine Advanced First Aid.
- Supervision of an Oil Transfer Operation certificate of proficiency (SOTO).
- General Operator’s Certificate (GOC).
- Bridge Resource Management training (refresher needed every 5 years).
- Certificate of Proficiency as a Ship Security Officer.
- A valid Passport and Marine Medical.

**Salary**: From $832.52 per day

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: On the road