Deckhand

Description

You are an experienced Deckhand who excels in a positive and supportive environment with exponential career growth opportunities. Your BC coastal experience with tug and barge operations will be an asset to the overall success of our vessel operations team.

If you’re interested to pursue a future career in the marine industry and want to grow with a safety focused organization with excellent opportunities for advancement, this is the job for you!

• Under the direction and supervision of the tug Master, carries out general deck duties to support the tug and barge operations, including securing barges safely, tandem towing operations, general seamanship duties, look out duties, and helmsman duties when required.
• Supports all aspects of the tug and barge operations, including handling deck lines, couplers, bridles, and other towing gear.
• Provides general ship upkeep and maintenance, including cleaning and food preparation.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

• Previous tugboat experience required.
• Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate.
• Valid Passport (preferred but not essential).
• Transport Canada Bridge Watch Rating Certificate (preferred but not essential).
• STCW Marine Emergency Duties – Basic Safety Training.
• STCW Marine Emergency Duties – Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
• Transport Canada Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime Commercial (preferred but not essential).
• Transport Canada Marine Basic First Aid.
• BC Food Safe Certificate.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
• Positive attitude, strong communication and proven teamwork skills.
• Physically able to manage regular heavy lifting and repetitive movements.
• Ability to meet pre‑employment drug & alcohol testing requirements.

• Scheduled shift rotation by seniority, with a requirement to be available for work when not achieving target hours. Various shift schedules may be applied per the Collective Agreement and schedule rotations are subject to change based on operational requirements.
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Employees will be hired under the Ledcor Resources & Transportation Collective Agreement, which is represented by CLAC, Local 66.

$45 - $50 Per Hour – This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.