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The Ministry of Transportation's Glenora Ferry Service requires an individual to serve as Ferry Mate. What can I expect to do in this role? Under the supervision of the Ferry Captain, you will: assist in the operation and maintenance of a Ferry Vessel transporting vehicles and passengers by deciding upon appropriate parking spaces for vehicles supervise the loading and unloading of vehicles and the securing and casting-off of vessel ensure vessel and shore facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and efficient condition assist Captain in wheelhouse during poor visibility and emergency situations, as required check condition and accessibility of fire-fighting and life-saving equipment maintain passenger discipline respond to public enquiries and/or complaints investigate accidents/incidents and report to supervisor provide direction and guidance to deckhands assume duties of Captain or Deckhand on assigned shift, as required (as certified) How do I qualify? Mandatory You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's licence upon being hired. You must possess the following: Minimum Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Mate Limited (for the specified vessel) Marine Emergency Duties Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Radiotelephone Operator's (Restricted) Certificate Technical expertise: You have knowledge of seamanship practices/principles and experience to ensure the operation of the vessel in a safe and lawful manner. You have demonstrated ability to interpret policies and procedures relative to marine operations to ensure the operation of the vessel in a safe and lawful manner. Essential skills: You have decision-making skills to ensure the proper trim and stability of the ship appropriate to prevailing weather conditions and in investigating accidents involving vehicles. You have verbal, written and visual communication skills when supervising the direction of vehicles and to effectively communicate with co-workers. You have organization skills to carry out daily routines as well as complete non-routine activities. Customer service skills: You have demonstrated experience in the delivery of quality customer service to deal courteously with complaints and concerns of passengers. You have the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when responding to unlawful situations. You must be courteous with the public and when responding to public inquiries. Additional Information: Address: 1 Permanent, 35 Hatchery Ln, RR 4, Picton, East Region Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 4.7 Category: Maintenance and Trades Posted on: Thursday, February 6, 2020 Note: N-MT-145418/20

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