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Join Our Team as a Deckhand!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the marine and aquaculture industry? Manpower Services Canada Limit is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Deckhands. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the maintenance and operation of our vessels.

About the Job

As a Deckhand, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our ships. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in routine maintenance and repairs of the ship's engine, machinery, and auxiliary equipment.
• Cleaning engine parts and maintaining a tidy engine room.
• Chipping, painting, and cleaning deck surfaces.
• Handling mooring lines and repairing ropes, wire cables, and cordage.
• Lubricating moving parts of engines and machinery.
• Monitoring indicators of engines, machinery, and equipment.
• Operating and maintaining off-loading liquid pumps and valves.
• Steering the ship or self-propelled vessel under the direction of an officer.

Requirements

• Employment Duration: Permanent
• Language: English
• Work Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
• Experience: 3 to 5 years in a related field

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work Environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy conditions
• Outdoor settings
• Wet and damp environments

Work Setting

• Room and board provided

Certificates and Licenses

• First Aid Certificate
• Transport Canada Bridge Watchman Certificate
• Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
• Transport Canada Engine Room Rating Certification
• Transport Canada Passenger Safety Management (PSM) Course
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Derricks
• Hawsers
• Lifeboats

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colors
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Overtime may be required
• Physically demanding tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Weight Handling

• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Flexibility
• Good judgment
• Team player

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Salary

Annual salary ranges from $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 (to be negotiated).

Location

Port Malcolm, NS

If you are passionate about the marine industry and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team at Manpower Services Canada Limit!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.