At a minimum, the OSTC / MBDC is accepting resumes for the position of Captain of the vehicle / passenger ferry MV Niska 1 operating between Moosonee, Ontario and Moose Factory, Ontario on the Moose River.
Vessel Particulars
Gross Tonnage 153.09
Length 27 metres
Breadth 10.5 metres
Depth 2.15 metres
No. of Engines 2 (Diesel / Twin Screw)
Speed 10 knots
Propulsive Power 714 KW
Crew Complement 3
- Cap tain
- OS / SVMO
- OS
Qualifications
The successful candidate shall hold one of the following certificates:
- Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic
- Watchkeeping Mate
- Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal
- Chief Mate 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic
- Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic
The successful candidate shall hold a valid marine medical with no restrictions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- General command of vessel, bridge team and engine room
- Ensuring safe work practices
- Safety of the ship’s crew, passengers and the marine environment
- Demonstrated leadership abilities for both people and processes
- Demonstrated ability to operate the vessel in small vessel traffic conditions
- Ability to work in a customer service environment
- Monitoring of daily tidal conditions
Compensation
$55 720.00 minus required government deductions.
Compensation is based on an obligation of 140 working days. If the employee exceeds the obligation of 140 days a daily rate of $398.00 will apply.
Vacation pay to be paid at 5%.
A retention bonus of 10% of the base salary will be awarded at the end of the season upon satisfactory completion of the obligation.
This position is a seasonal contract.
Benefits are not included.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 3 month probationary period to assess suitability.
Other
Accommodation provided.
A meal per diem of $98.45 / day applies to the position.
Local transportation is provided. Cost of fuel is borne by the employee,
Transportation costs to Moosonee are provided at the beginning of season and home at the end of the season.
To Apply
Email your resume, valid certificate of competency and marine medical to stephen.shawontarioferries.com. The title of the email is to be called Resume – MV Niska 1.