Purser Deckhand (Relief)

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

As part of a team offering safe marine transportation services to members of the public, the incumbent will be responsible for selling tickets, collecting fares, maintaining a cash float, and reconciling monies and preparing same for deposit on a daily basis; and assisting passengers as necessary (foot and vehicular) to board and disembark the vessel. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing purser and general seamanship duties under the direction of the captain or his/her designate; assisting in the securing and releasing of mooring lines for arrivals and departures of the ferry, including ramps and gangways; performing general maintenance and upkeep work on the ferry, including janitorial duties; and performing other related duties as required, including active participation in all required safety drills and safety related meetings. Use of a computer in the function of duties will be required.

Screening Criteria

1. Experience in a marine environment in bridge look-out duties and steering duties
2. Experience using deck machinery or equipment such as capstans, windlass and ropes
3. Experience with cash handling
4. 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
5. Valid Marine Medical Certificate
6. 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. Cash handling skills
3. Computer skills
4. Ability to solve problems independently
5. Ability to manage time
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 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.
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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.