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City of Toronto DECKHAND in Toronto, Ontario

DECKHAND

  • Job ID: 42708

  • Job Category: Operations & Maintenance

  • Division & Section: Parks, Forestry and Recreation, PFR

  • Work Location: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

  • Job Type & Duration: Full Time, Temporary

  • Hourly Rate: $30.23

  • Hours & Shift Information: 40 hours per week, rotating schedule

  • Affiliation: L416

  • Number of Positions Open: To Be Determined

  • Posting Period: 11-Apr-2024 to 31-May-2024

Major Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Captain, the Deckhand is required to perform duties of a varied nature on a vessel which include:

  • Handles mooring lines and assists in the mooring of vessels.

  • Performs general maintenance and related work as assigned on vessels, ramps and docks.

  • Assists passengers getting on and off the vessel.

  • Provides information to the public and responds to public enquiries.

  • May be required to load and unload freight.

  • May be required to collect tickets from passengers boarding the vessel and counts passengers, when required

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

  1. Experience and versatility on marine vessels.

  2. Must be in possession of a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate and be willing to obtain and maintain an Advanced Marine Aide Certificate.

  3. Must be in possession of a valid MED Certificate (Marine Emergency Duty Certificate).

You must also have:

  • Ability to handle freight and assist passengers boarding and leaving vessel.

  • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

  • Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Marine Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) regulations that apply to this work.

  • Must be physically capable of performing lifesaving and emergency duties.

  • A Certificate of Fitness as prescribed by Transport Canada may be required.

  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

  • Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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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’sHiring Policies and Accommodation Process (https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US) .

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