GT Captain

Harbour Development is looking for a 500 ton Tug Captain who is seeking a challenging, long-term career opportunity with a progressive Marine Construction Company, specializing in dredging.

• >=500 ton STCW Certificate
• Must hold all necessary Transport Canada Certificates
• Preference given to candidates with barge handling/towing experience and familiar with the Bay of Fundy tides
• 3+ years’ experience
• Professional, team player who is safety oriented
• Organized and enjoys working in a challenging environment
• Available to travel throughout Atlantic Canada for extended periods of time, when required
• Candidates will be subject to a drug/alcohol testing, as well as a criminal background check

• Implementing the safety and environmental policy of the Company, motivating the crew in the execution of that policy, issuing orders in a clear and concise manner and reviewing safety and pollution prevention activities.
• Safe and efficient operation of the vessel and support equipment.
• Reporting defects to the Company and other matters with implications for safe operations or pollution risk and which require the assistance of the Company.
• Appraising and coordinating on-board training requirements with the Company.
• Ensuring that all safety information is kept in date and available to all members of the crew at all times.
• Review of on-board contingency plans and ship procedures and reporting any deficiencies to the D.P.A.
• Reporting non-conformities, accidents involving personnel or plant and hazardous situations to the Company.
• Requesting assistance from the Company as may be deemed necessary to ensure safe and pollution free operation of the ship.
• Provide employee scheduling information to the crew.