Marine Equipment Operator
Canada Pump & Power
MED A3 & SVOP ARE MANDATORY
Canada Pump & Power is seeking experienced Marine Equipment Operators with professional, hands-on experience operating boats, barges, dredges, and other industrial marine equipment.
This is not a recreational boating position.
We are specifically looking for candidates who have operated marine equipment as part of their employment in an industrial, commercial, construction, dredging, marine, or similar work environment.
Before You Apply
To be considered for this position, you MUST have:
- Valid Marine Emergency Duties A3 (MED A3)
- Valid Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
- Professional experience operating marine equipment for work
- Experience operating boats, barges, dredges, or comparable commercial/industrial marine equipment
- Minimum 3 years of relevant marine equipment operating experience
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Ability to work long day and/or night shifts of up to 12 hours
Both MED A3 AND SVOP are mandatory requirements. Candidates who do not currently hold both certifications will not be considered.
Recreational boating experience, personal watercraft experience, or experience operating a personal boat does not meet the professional marine operating experience requirement for this position.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Marine Equipment Operator with Canada Pump & Power, you will work as part of our field operations team supporting industrial marine projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Professionally operate boats, barges, dredges, and other marine equipment as required by the project
- Safely maneuver and position marine equipment in active work environments
- Follow CPP Safe Work Policies, Procedures, and Practices
- Work within company, client, site, and regulatory requirements
- Complete Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs)
- Identify, report, and assist in correcting hazards, incidents, and near misses
- Participate in Job Hazard Assessments/Analyses (JHAs)
- Complete required equipment and operational documentation
- Work effectively with CPP employees, clients, contractors, and subcontractors
- Assist with other operational duties as required by the project or supervisor
Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements:
- Marine Emergency Duties A3 (MED A3) – REQUIRED
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) – REQUIRED
- Minimum 3 years of professional/work-related experience operating marine equipment
- Demonstrated experience with boats, barges, dredges, or similar marine equipment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening
- Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check
- Ability to successfully complete CPP and site-specific orientations and training
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This is a hands-on field position. Candidates must be comfortable:
- Working around water and active industrial marine operations
- Working in wet, noisy, and changing weather conditions
- Working day and/or night shifts up to 12 hours
- Navigating uneven surfaces, equipment, and obstacles
- Lifting and moving loads up to approximately 20 kg
- Working as part of a safety-sensitive industrial operation
What We Mean by "Marine Experience"
Relevant experience includes professional operation of equipment such as:
Commercial/industrial work boats • Barges • Dredges • Crew boats • Utility/work vessels • Other comparable marine equipment used as part of paid employment
Recreational boating alone does not qualify.
