OS or Deckhand
Job Description
OS or Deckhand
About the Job
McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers. Experienced and adaptive, we deliver turn-key solutions that support our customers’ success in a wide range of transportation and project challenges. Customer service, safety, quality, and respect for the environment are at the heart of our operations. Manned by a highly skilled sailing crew, our ever-growing, diverse, and versatile fleet of tugs, barges, and workboats operates throughout the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, East Coast, and Canadian Arctic.
Position: Deckhand
McKeil Marine Limited is looking for Deckhands aboard our tugs and ships. We seek eager and self-starting individuals.
Why Join McKeil Marine?
- Enjoy regular schedules with minimal disruptions, allowing you to plan your time at home
- Company-paid and arranged travel to ports
- A supportive, family-like environment
- Safety is our top priority
- Certificate upgrade programs and incentives
- Company-paid training
- Competitive wages and comprehensive group benefits program
- Annual crew meetings that foster team building
Key Responsibilities
- Support ship-assist, line handling, and cargo loading/unloading
- Perform fire and security rounds and maintain gangway watch while in port
- Watchkeeping duties as required by the Chief Officer
- General upkeep and maintenance duties, including painting, cleaning, and planned maintenance work
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous tugboat/ship experience required
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED’s) STCW Basic Safety and Survival Craft Certifications
- Bridge Watch Rating Certificate of Competency issued by Transport Canada
- Transport Canada Marine Medical
- Strong communication and proven teamwork skills
You will join a team of passionate colleagues in a fast-paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate. McKeil Marine offers a very competitive total compensation program.
