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Mate - Tour Boat (Niagara Gorge)
Posted date [2018-May-10] (ID: 790)

Our Mate operates Transport Canada inspected passenger vessels in the Niagara Gorge in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the crew and passengers, enjoyment of the passengers, and respect for the environment. A flexible schedule is a must.  Schedule includes evenings, weekends and holidays. Reporting to the Manager, Marine Operations, essential job functions and duties include but are not limited to the following:

Applicants must possess Transport Canada Certifications and be eligible to work in Canada.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • operates the vessel with due regard for the Hornblower Niagara Cruises (HNC) Safety Management System (SMS) and ISO Respect Management System, the Vessel Security Plan, proper Standards of Watch keeping and in accordance with the practice of good seamanship
  • liaise with the Captain and Dock Operations Manager to provide feedback regarding Deckhand performance when required
  • routinely inspects all areas of the vessel for unsafe conditions, assists in accident investigations and reports, and makes safety announcements to ensure the safety and comfort of the crew and passengers
  • participates in emergency drills in accordance with Transport Canada regulations, the Safety Management System, and Vessel Security Plan
  • maintains vessel operations and maintenance logs, paying particular attention to proper recording of incidents and irregularities. Additionally maintains personnel reports in cooperation with Captain
  • fulfills the role of SVMO with all additional knowledge and responsibilties
  • ensures a clean workplace (i.e. restrooms, garbage, common areas, wheelhouse, gangways)
  • assists with daily training talks
  • shall not operate the vessel if any critical systems as laid out in the Safety Management System are not functioning or if in the Captains professional evaluation conditions are unsafe for operation
  • support Facilities, Guest Experience, and all other departments as required

IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

  • Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic
  • Small Vessel Machinery Operator (Training provided)
  • current Marine Basic First Aid
  • current (within previous two (2) years) Transport Canada approved medical
  • minimum one (1) year of shipboard experience required
  • customer service experience an asset
  • knowledge of a foreign language is helpful
  • Ships Security Officer Certificate an asset
  • SVOP or Limited Master Certificate an asset
  • the ability to successfully complete a criminal background check
Job Title Mate - Tour Boat (Niagara Gorge)
Job Details
Posted By Hornblower Niagara Cruises
Start Date as soon as possible
Salary
Location Niagara Falls, Ontario
Deadline for Application
Contact Phone # 19053943108
Contact Email tchieca(at)hornblower.com
Categories and Description
Ship's Main Trading Area Ship's Main Trading Area -> Great Lakes / St-Lawrence River
Term Term -> Seasonal
Position / Rank Position -> Watchkeeping Mate