Wharf Attendant (Relief)

Position Details

Transportation and Infrastructure - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

This position requires the safe performance of on-shore duties in relation to the operation of a ferry. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving and releasing tie-up lines during arrivals and departures of vessel; loading and unloading freight, mail and other materials and supplies and deposits in appropriate storage on vessel or at ferry headquarters; performing a variety of janitorial and cleaning functions as required on on-shore facilities and on the vessel; cleans washrooms and waiting areas; performing a variety of minor maintenance duties around on-shore facilities including removal of snow and ice and other debris from walkway areas around on-shore facilities; collecting fares and issues tickets to passengers at ticket booths in advance of boarding the ferry; depositing fares collected and accompanying records with Purser Deckhand onboard vessel; dealing with the public, sometimes in confrontational and stressful circumstances; occasionally operates light duty vehicles when purchasing and delivering supplies and answering telephone enquiries during absence of Ferry Services Manager; use of a computer in the function of duties will be required.  Other related duties as assigned.

Screening Criteria

1. Experience in marine related operations including safe rope handling
2. Experience in janitorial and caretaker duties
3. Experience in security of property
4. Experience with cash handling (asset)
5. Completion of high school.  Equivalencies will be considered
6. Valid Class 05 Driver’s License
7. Valid First Aid Certificate including AED training

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of marine related operations including safe rope handling
2. Knowledge of janitorial and caretaker duties
3. Knowledge of security of property practices and procedures
4. Cash handling skills (asset)
5. Computer skills
6. Ability to make decisions, sometimes in stressful  and confrontational circumstances
7. Ability to manage time
8. Client-Service Oriented
9. Ability to work in a team
10. Commitment to safety

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

Applicants must submit copies of valid Class 05 Driver’s License and valid First Aid Certificate with AED training with their application.

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

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

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• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
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• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.