Steward Deckhand (Relief)

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

As part of a team offering safe marine transportation services , the incumbent will be responsible for performing custodial and daily maintenance duties to ensure that all areas of the vessel (galley, crew quarters, passenger areas, washrooms, etc.) are clean while at sea and in port; Performing general vessel maintenance; scrapes and paints vessel, as directed;  Performing general seaman duties including assisting with docking and mooring lines during vessel arrivals and departures; assisting the Marine Cook with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals for vessel crew members including the clean-up of tables and dish washing.  Use of a computer in the function of duties will be required.  Other related duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria

1. Experience in a Canadian marine environment in bridge look-out duties and steering duties
2. Valid Food Safety and Handling Certificate
3. Bridge Watch Certificate from Transport Canada to SCTW 95 or equivalent as determined by the Canada Shipping Act 2001 and applicable vessel Safe Manning Document
4. Valid Marine Medical Certificate
5. Marine Basic First Aid Certificate

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of bridge look-out duties and steering duties including use of deck machinery and equipment in a Canadian marine environment
2. Knowledge of food safety and handling practices
3. Computer skills
4. Ability to solve problems independently
5. Ability to manage time and tasks
6. Client-Service Oriented
7. Ability to work in a team
8. Commitment to safety

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

Applicants must submit copies of valid Food Safety and Handling Certificate, Bridge Watch Certificate from Transport Canada to SCTW 95 or equivalent as determined by the Canada Shipping Act 2001 and applicable vessel Safe Manning Document, valid Marine Medical certificate, and valid Marine Basic First Aid certificate with their application.

Failure to do so shall result in an application being screened out.

Applicants can submit the required documents and credentials by either:

Scanning them into ONE PDF and uploading it to the online job portal

OR

If unable to combine the required, multiple documents, once resume has been uploaded to the competition online, email the individual documents to jodibutton@gov.nl.ca , indicating the competition number in the subject line, for retention in the file. 

For more information about this opportunity please call Christine Nurse, Marine Services Manager, at (709) 466-4027 or christinenurse@gov.nl.ca

• The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, and a workplace culture that benefits from varying ideas and lived experiences.
• Accommodations and alternate assessment formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting recruitment@gov.nl.ca, 709-729-0130 or toll free at 1-888-729-7690. Video Relay Service (VRS) calls are welcomed.
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• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
• It is the responsibility of applicants to submit a resume that clearly demonstrates the required screening criteria outlined in the job description.
• Applications must contain current contact information, including phone number, mailing and, e-mail addresses.
• Application information must be factual, complete and current, to date of submission.
• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.