Third Officer

Location: St. John's

Job Details
In-person

Full-time

Experienced

Requisition

Location:

Vessels

Hourly Rate: $39.843

Final date to receive applications :
Until Filled

Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.

Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Third Officer to work onboard our vessels that operate from the ports of Port aux Basques NL and North Sydney NS year round; and Argentia NL during the summer season. These positions are permanent spare and relief positions that are scheduled across our fleet and each tour based on operational requirements.

Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2

SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.

Eligible candidates may qualify for a signing incentive, subject to a return of service in the position for a specified period.

Vessel officers are responsible for knowing, understanding, respecting and promoting Bridge Team Management, the Vessel Emergency Plan, Muster Lists, and SOLAS training manual. This includes maintaining the plan; training employees; participating in emergency preparedness training, drills and exercises; and maintaining records of all preparedness activities.

The Third Officer reports directly to the Chief Officer and is responsible as a supervisor for loading/unloading operation, supervising mooring operations, completing job cards as assigned and keeping a navigational watch.

Additional Key Areas of Responsibility

Contribute to an inclusive, respectful workplace and uphold our corporate values

Refer to and understand the requirements of the Safety Management System (SMS)

Actively participate in emergency and security drills

Maintain the security of the bridge when underway

Open and close ramps and hull openings when in port

Assist in the accomplishment of company objectives by performing other related duties as required.

What qualifications do I need to be considered for this opportunity?

Certification

Watchkeeping Mate or Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal or Higher

STCW 95 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3

Valid MED refresher

FRC and FRC refresher

Bridge Resource Management and refresher

ECDIS

ROC-MC or GOC

Transport Canada Approved Medical Examination

Additional Qualifications

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to lift 10

Kg

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Awareness

Security Awareness

Computer Literacy

Asset Qualifications

Passenger Safety Management

Specialized Passenger Safety Management

We thank all applicants for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why work for the Marine Atlantic team?
As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities.

Come experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for the future.

competitive salaries

defined benefit pension plan

comprehensive health benefit packages

professional development opportunities

Marine Atlantic's Tour Pattern
There is a monthly tour pattern for regularly assigned positions of 15 days on and 15 days off, normally commencing the 1st and 15th of each month. As a new spare and relief employee, you will be called for work in accordance with operational requirements; therefore, you may be required to work in intervals throughout both tours (i.e. one month) in order to obtain 15 days of work.

Please note, you may be called to work fewer than or in excess of 15 days per month should it be operationally required.

Safety Sensitive Position
This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the provisions of Marine Atlantic's Drug and…