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Lower Lakes Towing Ltd.
Lower Lakes Towing Ltd. is the Canadian operating subsidiary of Rand Logistics Corporation. Together with our American sister company, Grand River Navigation Company, we are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessel is service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Lower Lakes provides more than a salary, a complete reward is everything you receive as an employee –
Your income, healthcare benefits, wellness programs, retirement savings plans and work/life balance as
our leave system is without compare....
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Watchkeeping Mate - Near Coastal
Posted date [2017-Aug-29] (ID: 716)
Lower Lakes Towing Ltd. is the Canadian operating subsidiary of Rand Logistics Corporation. Together with our American sister company, Grand River Navigation Company, we are one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating on the Great Lakes today with a combined fleet of 15 bulk freight vessel is service to over 50 customers across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway.

Lower Lakes provides more than a salary, a complete reward is everything you receive as an employee –
Your income, healthcare benefits, wellness programs, retirement savings plans and work/life balance as
our leave system is without compare.


Our company is seeking a well-organized and self-directed individual for the position of Chief Mate with the following duties:
• Safely manning a Navigation Watch
• Supervising the Maintenance and upkeep of the hull, decks and superstructure of the vessel
• Responsible for the safe loading, unloading of cargo
• Ensuring that vessel lifesaving and firefighting equipment is properly maintained
• Supervising and directing the vessels Deck Department, including the ordering of Deck Supplies
• Other duties assigned by the Vessel Master

Qualifications
• Watch Keeping Mate Near Coastal certificate issued by Transport Canada
• Valid MED, Marine Medical, and First Aid Certificates
• GLPA Certificate is an asset
• Strong organizational, communication skills


Experience

• Service on Great Lakes Self-Unloaders is preferred but not required
• GLPA Pilotage areas preferred but not required

Please submit applications or questions to:

VIA email: michael.taetsch(at)randlog.com
Job Title Watchkeeping Mate - Near Coastal
Job Details
Posted By Lower Lakes Towing
Start Date Immediate
Salary
Location Great Lakes
Deadline for Application
Contact Phone # 231-642-4638
Contact Email michael.taetsch(at)randlog.com
Categories and Description
Ship's Main Trading Area Ship's Main Trading Area -> Great Lakes / St-Lawrence River
Term Term -> Long-term
Position / Rank Position -> Watchkeeping Mate