Summary:

Point Tupper Marine Services (PTMS) is the Transport Canada certified oil-spill-response organization (RO) for the Strait of Canso and surrounding Atlantic waters. Operating as an EverWind company, PTMS maintains a fleet of response vessels, containment boom, skimmers, and shoreline-clean-up equipment, and stands ready around the clock to protect coastal communities, fisheries, and marine ecosystems. Working under Transport Canada's preparedness and response regime, PTMS conducts regular drills, joint exercises, and mutual-aid deployments so it can mobilize rapidly-whether to a dockside fuel leak or a major tanker incident.

Maintain and operate PTMS oil-spill-response equipment so it is mission-ready at all times, playing a direct role in protecting Nova Scotia's coastline and ensuring PTMS meets Transport Canada spill-response standards. Key duties include preventive maintenance, hands-on repairs, and safe operation of vessels, pumps, boom reels, and related gear, plus active participation in drills, exercises, and live responses. All work must comply with PTMS and EverWind policies, procedures, and safety standards. The role requires flexibility for overtime, short-notice call-outs, and availability 24/7 during incidents or training.

Education and Experience:

• High-school diploma (or approved equivalent)
• Solid reading, writing, verbal communication, and basic computer skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams) for logs and reports
• Valid Class 5 (or higher) driver's license
• Class 1 commercial license an asset

Major Accountabilities:

• Keep work areas orderly, safe, and compliant with PTMS/EverWind standards.
• Work independently, exercising sound judgment when unsupervised.
• Monitor, service, and operate portable pumps, engines, and auxiliary equipment.
• Safely operate response boats, forklifts, trucks, boom reels, cranes, and related gear
• Attend and contribute to routine safety meetings, champion a safety-first culture.
• Complete and maintain all required training (e.g., H?S, forklift, knuckle-boom)
• Deploy to and support spill-response and shoreline-clean-up operations.
• Participate in broader emergency-response activities as assigned.
• Report all incidents, near-misses, and injuries immediately to the Marine Operations Manager
• Following the Preventive Maintenance and Training & Exercise Programs
• Perform other related duties as required

Physical Demands:

This is a hands-on, field-oriented role that requires:

• Regular walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, and visual tasks (close, colour, peripheral, depth, night vision, focus adjustment)
• Frequent standing; fine manual dexterity; reaching; climbing or balancing; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lb (23 kg) and drag or move up to 100 lb (45 kg)
• Endure extended shifts during spill events or exercises, sometimes in harsh weather.
• Work safely aboard small boats and outdoors year-round in rain, wind, cold, or heat.
• Walk up to 2 miles (? 3 km) along the shoreline while removing oiled debris

Work Environment:

• Field and shop settings with variable noise levels; hearing protection is often required.
• Routine outdoor work in all weather conditions, including rough sea states.
• Occasional travel for training or emergency response
• Mandatory use of full PPE (respirator/SCBA, fire-retardant clothing, eye/ear/head protection, steel-toed footwear)
• Must sustain a positive, cooperative attitude, demonstrate initiative, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Position may involve rotating shifts or callouts during spill responses.

(Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities.)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

EverWind believes that diversity is a strength and a critical driver of innovation. We value diversity of backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, religions, genders and gender identities, sexual orientations, and experiences of its people. EverWind is committed to removing explicit and implicit barriers to participation in employment as well as fostering an inclusive work environment wherein all employees are able to reach their full potential. EverWind has zero tolerance for discrimination and provides equal opportunity for consideration for employment and advancement.