City : Toronto

Category : Operations & Maintenance

Industry : Government

Employer : City of Toronto

• Job ID: 23214
• Job Category: Operations & Maintenance
• Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks
• Work Location: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, 9 Queens Quay West
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent Vacancy
• Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $32.21 - $35.30
• Shift Information: Rotating shift: 6:30 am to 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm to 12:00 am (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch) 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 18-Mar-2022 to 01-Apr-2022

Job Description:

Reporting to the Marine Captain, the Mate will direct crews in the operation of a vessel and ensure the maintenance of the ship and safe delivery of passenger/cargo.

Major Responsibilities:

• Directs crew, instructs and checks work performed such as painting, cleaning. Ensures assignment of necessary staff.
• Inspects vessel to ensure standards of maintenance, cleanliness and Transport Canada Maritime Safety and Security are maintained.
• Checks equipment such as navigation equipment, communication equipment, mooring lines, life boats, fire extinguishers and hoses. Notes repairs needed and advises captain.
• Ensures safe loading and disembarking of passengers/vehicles. Ensures orderly conduct of passengers. Answers inquiries. Operates radios and distributes to crew.
• Monitors marine traffic visually and with radar equipment, and advises Captain of any potential or real hazard as per Transport Canada Regulations and good maritime practise.
• Directs crew in casting off and mooring of vessel.
• Logs departure time, number of passengers and any other unusual occurrences.
• Participates in cleaning and maintenance of vessel. Notes any required vessel repairs and maintains record of completed repairs.
• Pilots a vessel, as required, at the Discretion, Command, and Control of the Captain.
• Conducts and oversees vessel drills such as Man Overboard, Fire-fighting, Lifeboat and Rescue Station drills and Maritime Security drills.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Must be certified as a First Mate’s Limited or Master’s Limited exceeding 60 Tons. Please attach a photocopy of your certificate to your application.
2. Must possess a Radio Operator’s Certificate in the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator category. Please attach a photocopy of your certificate to your application.
3. Must possess and be willing to maintain a valid Medical Certificate of fitness and a Marine First Aid Certificate.
4. Must possess a Marine Emergency Duty (MED) certificate issued by Transport Canada.

You must also have:

• The ability to effectively train and provide work direction to the crew of a vessel
• Knowledge of the Province of Ontario Health & Safety Legislation and Canadian Maritime Health & Safety Legislation

• Knowledge of relevant legislation including City policies and procedures, and all applicable Provincial and Federal legislations regarding the operation of a passenger service within Canadian waters.
• Knowledge and experience surrounding the safe loading and disembarking vehicles onboard RO/PAX vessels.
• Good judgment in public and labour relations.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations and labour and human rights as it relates to staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Complete and maintain accurate reports and ships log book.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as may be required.

Note: All City of Toronto employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the City's Mandatory Vaccination Policy.  Candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination during the recruitment process.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.