Ferry Relief Mate Eligibility List

11697BR

Ferry Relief Mate Eligibility List

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent full time Ferry Relief Mate Eligibility List position with Ferry Services - Halifax Transit.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The Ferry Relief Mate is administratively responsible to the Supervisors, Ferry Operations. While working on a vessel, the Ferry Relief Mate is functionally responsible to the Ferry’s Captain for all duties of the position to which they are assigned, including measures to ensure the safety of the vessel and passengers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Ferry Relief Mate shall:
As Ferry Crew

• Conducts duties and responsibilities for the position assigned (Mate, Engineering Watchkeeper, or Deckhand) in accordance with the Ferry Operations Manual and the published ferry schedule
• Maintain cleanliness for areas assigned, shovel snow and spread urea when required to maintain safe conditions for passengers and crew
• Assist other Ferry Crew members as directed by the Master
• Operate hydraulic ramps or overhead doors as assigned to facilitate the safe embarkation and disembarkation of ferry passengers
• Perform emergency duties in accordance with the Muster List for each ferry
• Perform security duties in accordance with the Ferry Security Plan for each ferry
• Reports any irregularities to the Captain and the Supervisors, Ferry Operations
• Other duties as required

As Ferry Mate:

• When directed by a Ferry Master, safely navigate, berth, depart and communicate in accordance with the Collision Regulations, Halifax Harbour Regulations and Marine Communications and Traffic Services Halifax direction

As Engineering Watchkeeper:

• Conduct flash up and shut down of the ferry as appropriate
• Maintain machinery and machinery space cleanliness
• Complete the Engine Room Log at the end of each watch with required information

As Deck Force:

• Perform maintenance work in support of a ferry or a ferry terminal pontoon arrangement (chipping, grinding, painting, cleaning, minor repairs, storing)
• Other duties as required by the maintenance program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Experience with marine electronic equipment.
• Experience and demonstrated expertise with Voith-Schneider propulsion.
• Experience with general deck maintenance.
• Minimum (2) two years’ experience in a marine operation.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Transport Canada Chief Mate, 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic.
• Current Marine Medical.
• Current First Aid.
• Restricted Operator Certificate.