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Ocean Group Inc.
Groupe Océan se distingue par l'ingéniosité de ses solutions maritimes. Notre expertise et la créativité de nos employés nous permettent d'offrir rapidement des solutions fiables et de qualité à notre clientèle.

En mer, comme sur terre, notre équipe de travail est notre atout le plus précieux. Notre objectif : rassembler une équipe d'employés dynamiques et motives qui partage la même passion de l'excellence.

C'est pourquoi Groupe Océan s'engage à offrir un environnement de travail et des conditions favorisant le développement d'une carrière enrichissante à un éventail de profils professionnels.

Joignez-vous à une compagnie qui offre des conditions favorisant le développement d'une carrière stimulante.
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Ocean Group is renowned for its ingenious marine solutions. Thanks to our expertise and the creativity of our staff, we can quickly provide reliable and high-quality solutions.

On land or at sea, our staff is our most valuable asset. Our goal is to build a dynamic, motivated team of employees who share the same commitment to excellence.

This is why Ocean Group is committed to offering a work environment and working conditions that provide enriching career development opportunities for a range of professional profiles.

Join a company that offers conditions that stimulate the development of an exciting career....

Deckhand
Posted date [2026-Oct-27] (ID: 4093)

ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN A GREAT COMPANY WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE RECOGNIZED? READ ON, THIS OFFER IS PERFECT FOR YOU!

We are actively seeking a Deckhand to handles ropes of various sizes in order to perform the berthing and unberthing of the ships and the vessels itself. The Deckhand will be required to work in the British Columbia area.

This is a temporary position from about December 1 to 23, 2026

 

YOUR TALENTS WILL BE USED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:

  • Participate in the maneuvers on the tug.

  • Ensure the safe ship-docking operations.

  • Maintain accommodations and decks.

  • Ensure safety of all persons onboard at all time.

  • Perform  connection to shore power (outlet and circuit breaker).

  • Perform cleaning, painting and other work in relation to tug maintenance.

  • Assist the chief engineer in certain tasks.

  • Participate and support the activities of the Health, Safety and Environment Management System.

 

OUR IDEAL COLLEAGUE HAS:

  • Bridge watch rating certificate of competency (asset)

  • Valid medical certificate issued by Transport Canada

  • Certificates of proficiency :

    • STCW Basic Safety

    • Survival Craft and Rescue Boats

  • Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate-Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)

  • Marine Basic First Aid certificate (asset)

  • Experience as Deckhand

  • Demonstrate autonomy

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Language: advanced level in English

 

 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1972, Ocean Group is a thriving, inspiring company with the wind in its sails! As a leader in the Canadian maritime industry, our success is based on our ability to innovate, our determination to keep moving forward, and the diversity of our services. Whether it is harbor towage, marine work, construction, or ship repair, we take great pride in the accomplishments of our specialized workforce. Within our various teams, we find dynamic and passionate employees who are driven by a willingness to make a difference. We promote a healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible work environment that reflects our values of excellence, integrity, and respect.

 

YOU WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM, SEND US YOUR RESUME NOW!

NB: Ocean Group subscribes to an Equality Access Program and invites women, visible minorities, First Nations and Inuit, and persons with disabilities to apply. The use of the masculine gender is for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent. We believe in the principle of equal employment opportunity and are open to measures of accommodation in the selection process.
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Need help applying? Join us or send your application by email to groupocean.com">go(at)groupocean.com or by text to 367-321-8817.

Deckhand
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Groupe Océan
 
 
British Columbia
 
 
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