Steward deckhand
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure based in M.V. Flanders, St. John’s, NL is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Steward deckhand. Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure oversees the province’s transportation systems and public infrastructure. It offers maintenance and development services for highways, bridges, and public buildings, ensuring safe and efficient travel, it fosters economic growth, connects communities, and upholds standards of safety and sustainability in Newfoundland and Labrador’s transportation sector. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Department: Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Division: Marine Services – Regional Services
Position: Steward deckhand
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $21.23 – $23.12 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary
Position Group: NAPE – Marine Services
Location: M.V. Flanders – St. John’s, NL
Shift: 42 hours per week
Competition Number: TI.24.25.0400
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have a valid Marine Medical Certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience in a Canadian marine environment in bridge look-out duties and steering duties
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to work in a team, solve problems independently, manage time and tasks effectively
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have knowledge of bridge look-out duties and steering duties, including the use of deck machinery and equipment in a Canadian marine environment
- The candidates should have computer skills, client-service oriented and commitment to safety and food safety and handling practices
- The candidates should provide a Certificate of Conduct and the Vulnerable Sector Query satisfactory to the Employer
- The candidates should participate in any safety course training as offered and required by the Department
- The candidates should possess a valid Food Safety, Handling Certificate and Marine Basic First Aid Certificate
- The candidates should have a Bridge Watch Certificate from Transport Canada to SCTW 95 or equivalent as determined by the Canada Shipping Act 2001 and applicable vessel Safe Manning Document
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to perform custodial and daily maintenance duties to ensure that all areas of the vessel galley, crew quarters, passenger areas, washrooms are clean while at sea and in port
- The candidates should be able to perform general vessel maintenance, including scraping and painting the vessel as directed
- The candidates should be able to perform general seaman duties, including assisting with docking and mooring lines during vessel arrivals and departures
- The candidates should be able to assist the Marine Cook with the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals for vessel crew members, including the clean-up of tables and dishwashing
- The candidates should be able to use a computer in the function of their duties and perform other related duties
Benefits:
- The candidates will get pay, pensions, occupational health, safety, government policies, standards of conduct and learning and development opportunities
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
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