SHORE CAPTAIN - Jobs in Picton, ON

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Come join our team and provide technical expertise and assistance to the Ferry Supervisor and Head, Marine Services in support of Ferry Operations, Ministry of Transportation. This position offers an exciting opportunity where you can use your seamanship skills to provide leadership to passengers, staff and officials.OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• provide technical expertise and assistance to the Ferry Supervisor and Head, Marine Services in support of Ferry Operations
• command and direct the operation of marine vessels to provide efficient two-way ferry service to transport vehicles and passengers
• develop materials, programs, and corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations at the organizational, facility and staff levels

How do I qualifyMandatoryYou must have a:

• Transport Canada Certification of Competency to reflect the level required for the vessel(s) in operation at the specified location (i.e., Master Limited for a vessel of 60 Gross Tonnes or more)
• Transport Canada Marine Emergency Duties Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada
• Radiotelephone Operators (Restricted) Certificate
• Valid Continued Proficiency Endorsement

Technical KnowledgeYou have:

• knowledge of, and experience with, seamanship principles and practices
• knowledge of the operation of navigational aids, steering and propulsion controls, and navigational and emergency lighting systems
• ability to apply knowledge of relevant sections of legislation such as Transport Canada regulations, Canada Shipping Act, the Canadian Buoyage System and Collison regulations, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act
• knowledge of emergency procedures

Leadership and Supervisory SkillsYou can:

• provide direction to, and supervise, crew in daily activities, including assigning tasks, checking work performance, participating in the assessment of training needs
• provide direction to crew in responding to emergency situations in accordance with Standing Orders for Ferry Operation

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• you can interact effectively with passengers, staff and other internal and external stakeholders

Analytical, Organizational and Computer SkillsYou can:

• analyze and solve problems in order to determine safety implications, weather conditions and load restrictions
• set work priorities and assign work of ferry crew
• use computer skills to develop and issue written reports of inspections, and investigations, and to do scheduling of staff as well as contractors

Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Permanent - Full Time, 35 Hatchery Ln, RR 4, Picton, East Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 4.7Category: Maintenance and TradesPosted on: Tuesday, August 30, 2022Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-MT-186485/22

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