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Mate

  • Richmond, BC, Canada

$56.42 per hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay
$56.42 per hour
Job type
Full-time
Experience
3 to 5 years’ sea service on a Coastal Tug, with prior Mate experience
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Ledcor Marine is growing and are looking for experienced Mates to join our Marine division! This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-respected, large marine operation.

Working in the Marine industry, safety is the top priority. If you’re an experienced Mate who’s interested in joining a great team, joining Ledcor could be for you!

Interested? Apply today to join our Marine team in Richmond, BC!

Click the link below to see what it’s like to work with Ledcor Marine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv83V_Jc4p4

Essential Responsibilities

  • Oversees deck crew and provide training on deck operations and gear work
  • Maintains safety equipment and deck gear
  • Manages Safety Management System under direct supervision of Master
  • Stands Navigation watch
  • Promotes safety as per Ledcor standards

Qualifications

  • Must have a minimum Chief Mate 150 GT, or Chief Mate 500 GT Domestic Certificate of Competency
  • 3 to 5 years’ sea service on a Coastal Tug, with prior Mate experience
  • Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate
  • Basic Marine First Aid or Marine Advanced First Aid
  • Basic tug/barge handling skills including tandem towing experience
  • Voyage planning and knowledge of Fraser River, Bridge transits, and Coastal Navigation.
  • Excellent supervisory and leadership ability, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to meet Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol testing requirements

Work Conditions

  • Scheduled shift rotation by seniority, with a requirement to be available for work when not achieving target hours.  Various shift schedules may be applied per the Collective Agreement and schedule rotations are subject to change based on Operational requirements.
  • Working outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Employees will be hired under the Ledcor Resources & Transportation Collective Agreement, which is represented by CLAC, Local 66

Compensation

$56.42 per hour

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Marine has a proven track record of providing safe and efficient specialized marine transportation services in the Lower Mainland and has one of the largest marine operations of its kind, serving natural resources and industrial customers in British Columbia.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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Responsibilities

The Mate oversees deck crew operations, provides training, and maintains safety equipment and deck gear. They are also responsible for standing navigation watch and managing the Safety Management System under the Master's supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Chief Mate 150 GT or 500 GT Domestic Certificate of Competency and possess 3 to 5 years of sea service on a coastal tug. Additional requirements include a Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate, First Aid certification, and proficiency in tug/barge handling.

Skills

  • Deck operations
  • Navigation watch
  • Safety management
  • Tug handling
  • Barge handling
  • Tandem towing
  • Voyage planning
  • Coastal navigation
  • Supervisory skills
  • Leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Training

Benefits

  • Total rewards package
  • Physical wellbeing support
  • Mental wellbeing support
  • Financial wellbeing support
  • Professional development opportunities

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety
  • Logistics

Keywords

  • Marine
  • Tug
  • Barge
  • Chief Mate
  • Navigation
  • Safety Management System
  • Deck operations
  • Transport Canada
  • Coastal navigation
  • Voyage planning
  • First Aid
  • Marine transportation
  • Collective Agreement
  • CLAC
  • Leadership
  • Supervision

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