Are you interested in an career opportunity that offers an excellent work / life balance on board a modern vessel.
The Owen Sound Transportation Company / Pelee Island Transportation Service is currently accepting applications for the position of Captain on the MV Pelee Islander II vehicle / passenger ferry.
In service since the fall of 2018 the Pelee Islander II is a 62 metre RORO ferry capable of carrying 36 vehicles from the Ontario mainland (Leamington / Kingsville) to Pelee Island Ontario on Lake Erie.
A typical work rotation consists of 7 days on / 7 days off during the sailing season.
The Pelee Islander II is powered by a Schottel steer prop (Z Drive) system.
Compensation
OSTC offers a competitive wage, generous benefit plan and enrollment in the OPB Pension plan. The OPB Pension plan is a defined benefit pension plan.
Qualifications
The position requires a valid TC approved Master, Near Coastal certificate. The successful candidate must also demonstrate leadership abilities for both people and processes. The ability to work in a customer service environment is very important. A copy of your CoC is to be included with your resume.
Shiphandling experience with steer prop (Z Drive) systems is beneficial.
The Owen Sound Transportation Company is an Agency of the Province of Ontario.
The Owen Sound Transportation Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Resumes are to be forwarded to Stephen Shaw - VP - Operations at stephen.shawontarioferries.com. The email title is to be called - Resume - Captain - Pelee Islander II.