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Join Our Team as a Deckhand!

Company: Manpower Services Canada Limit
Job Category: Marine and Aquaculture
Location: Port Malcolm, NS
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Are you ready to set sail on an exciting career in the marine industry? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Deckhands. This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the operations of our vessel. As a Deckhand, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our ship's operations and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Deckhand, your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Assisting in routine maintenance and repairs to the ship's engine, machinery, and auxiliary equipment.
• Cleaning engine parts and maintaining a tidy engine room.
• Cleaning, chipping, and painting deck surfaces.
• Handling mooring lines and splicing or repairing ropes, wire cables, and cordage.
• Lubricating moving parts of engines and equipment.
• Monitoring engine and machinery indicators.
• Operating and maintaining off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
• Steering the ship or self-propelled vessel under the direction of an officer.

Work Environment

This role involves working in various environments, including:

• Confined spaces
• Noisy surroundings
• Outdoors
• Wet or damp conditions

Qualifications & Requirements

To thrive in this role, candidates must possess:

• A certificate or diploma in other trades.
• Experience ranging from 3 to 5 years in a related field.
• First Aid Certificate and Transport Canada certifications, including:
• Bridge Watchman Certificate
• Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
• Engine Room Rating Certification
• Passenger Safety Management (PSM) Course
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Experience with derricks, hawsers, and lifeboats.
• Ability to pass a criminal record check.

Physical Requirements

This position is physically demanding and requires:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform tasks that involve bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Flexibility and attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Handling weights of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

What We Offer

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Salary: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 annually (to be negotiated).

Join Us!

If you are a team player with the right qualifications and a passion for the marine industry, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and become a crucial part of our maritime team.

Set your course for an exciting opportunity with Manpower Services Canada Limit. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.