Job Description

Apply By: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Deckhand (Permanent; Seasonal; On-Call)

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Job ID:

232213

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Transportation

Division:

Operations Division, Transportation User Services - Wolfe Island Ferry Service

City:

Kingston

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

3 Permanent, 8 Temporary : 3 permanent full-time positions; 5 temporary irregularly scheduled on-call contracts for up to 6 months; 3 Temporary seasonal, annually recurring contracts for up to 9 months per year

Job code:

17270 - Cable Ferry Operator 1

Salary:

$24.58 - $26.63 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.


Do you have a love of the water? Do you enjoy working on boats? Are you interested in becoming a Deckhand on one of the province's ferries? Then come have a closer look at this opportunity to join our crew with Wolfe Island Ferry Services!



Bring your expertise in seamanship and organizational skills to our team, in this unique experience you won't find anywhere else! Our working environment boasts work-life balance. All the adventure on the water but when working for the Wolfe Island Marine Service, in the beautiful city of Kingston, you will be home for dinner with your family.



Please note this Job Ad is for eleven positions: three Full-Time Permanent positions, three Temporary Seasonal (annually recurring contract for up to 9 months per year) position, and five Temporary Irregularly Scheduled On-Call (up-to 6 months) positions.

About the job

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Under the supervision of the Ferry Mate, you will:



assist in the operation and maintenance of a ferry vessel transporting vehicles and passengers assist with the loading/unloading of vehicles secure and cast-off the vessel respond to public inquiries ensure vessel and shore facilities are maintained

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory:

You have a valid class 'G' Driver's Licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. You will be required to obtain a medical certificate of fitness. You are able to write and pass the Marine Emergency Duties Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada. You are able to meet the requirements of the Physical Demands Analysis for this position. You are able to work 12 hour shifts days/nights and weekends.
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Technical knowledge and skills:

You have knowledge of seamanship principles and safe practices and procedures relevant to Marine Operations. You have knowledge of routine emergency procedures relevant to Marine Operations. You have knowledge about the use and maintenance of lifesaving and firefighting equipment aboard vessels. You have the ability to conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of terminal facilities, docks and vessels.
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Customer service and communication skills:

You have proven communication and interpersonal skills to exchanging information with passengers and crew. You have the ability to provide quality customer service to the public through courteous communication.
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Judgement and decision-making abilities:

You can identify and resolve potentially dangerous emergency or unsafe situation and/or conditions. You have awareness of safe working practices and procedures. You are able to stop vehicles in parking spaces such that passengers can exit safely. You are able to plan and organize daily routine and non-routine activities in a timely manner.

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

3 English Permanent - Full Time, 295 Ontario St, Kingston, East Region 3 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 9 months, 295 Ontario St, Kingston, East Region 5 English Temporary - Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 295 Ontario St, Kingston, East Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Note:

T-MT-232213/25(4)

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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