Job Description

• Job ID: 61757
• Job Category: Operations & Maintainance

Division & Section: Parks & Recreation, PR * Work Location: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

• Job Type & Duration: Temporary, Full Time

Salary Range: $32.65 per hour (2026 rate) * Shift Information: 40 hours per week, rotating schedule

• Affiliation: L416 Outside
• Number of Positions Open: Talent Pool for upcoming vacancies
• Posting Period: 29-JAN-2026 to 02-MAR-2026

• Shift Information, Work Location, and Duration will be confirmed on or after March 2026

Major Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Captain, the Deckhand is required to perform duties of a varied nature on a vessel which include:

• Assists in docking/undocking operations.
• Handles mooring lines and assists in the mooring of vessels.
• Performs general maintenance and related work as assigned on vessels, ramps and docks.
• Assists passengers getting on and off the vessel, and crowd control.
• Participates in vessel emergency drills and exercises per assigned duties.
• Provides information to the public and responds to public enquiries.
• May be required to load and unload freight.
• May be required to collect tickets from passengers boarding the vessel and counts passengers, when required.

Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Experience and versatility on Marine Vessel.
• Must be in possession of and maintain a valid MED (Marine Emergency Duty Certificate) or STCW Basic Safety Certificate.
• Must be in possession of and maintain a valid Marine Basic First Aid.
• Must be in possession of and maintain a valid Marine Medical Certificate.

You must also have:

• Ability to handle freight and assist passengers boarding and leaving vessel.

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

• Must be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Marine Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) regulations that apply to this work.

• Must be physically capable of performing lifesaving and emergency duties.

• A Certificate of Fitness as prescribed by Transport Canada may be required.

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime.

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime.

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