Deckhand

Deckhand

Primary Location: Howe Sound

Employee Status: Full-time/Rotational Contract

Salary Range (Day): $378.00 to $420.00

The Company

Bridgemans Services Group LP (BSG) provides flexible, full-service vessels for industrial workforce accommodation, logistics, and ferry service at any location throughout the world. BSG customizes services to the exact needs and locations of clients, ensuring that solutions meet precise specifications, including logistics, crew transfers, housekeeping, catering, and the fulfillment of all HSE requirements.

The Opportunity

Deckhand of the passenger transfers vessel. Main duties related to the safe transfer of personnel, and emergency response as required. Ensure the safety of life, the vessel, and the prevention of marine pollution while working within the established health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures of the Company.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lookout duties as assigned by vessel Master/Operator.
• Safety and security rounds as assigned.
• Safety of passengers during embarking, disembarking, and when underway
• Verifying that all crew and passengers have all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Assisting in loading/unloading equipment/cargo to and from the vessel both onshore and offshore.
• Perform passenger safety briefings. 
• Monitor transfer of client cargo and record as required.
• Complete passenger counts and report to Master.
• Operate crane and perform cargo handling (Rigger/Banksman) if certified, as required.
• Deck duties as directed by Master/vessel operator, completed safety checks, engine checks, vessel husbandry, vessel interior, and exterior cleaning, and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Relevant marine experience preferred.
• MED-DVS (Marine Emergency Duties training program for Canadian seafarers working on domestic vessels)
• Radio Operators Certificate – Marine (ROC-M)
• Marine Basic or Advanced First Aid (MBFA) / (MAFA)
• Valid Seafarers Medical certificate (MMC)
• Excellent comprehension and command of the English language (written & verbal)
• Ability to clear a drug and alcohol test prior to hiring, in addition, to randomly with prior notice.
• Bridge Watch rating an asset.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, bending, twisting, and walking throughout the shift. 
• Frequent situations where maintaining balance is essential
• Frequent kneeling
• Exposure to environmental elements including extreme weather conditions.
• Frequent lifting, pulling pushing up to 50lbs
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and ramps 

At Bridgemans Services Group we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth and success. We are committed to workplace excellence, safe work environments, and the communities where we work and live. Bridgemans Services Group hires on the basis of merit and is committed to Employment equity and development.