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Do you have a love of the water? Do you enjoy working on boats? Are you interested in becoming a Deckhand on one of the province's ferries? Then come have a closer look at this opportunity to join our crew with Glenora Marine Ferry Services!

Bring your expertise in seamanship and organizational skills to our team, in this unique experience you won't find anywhere else!

Come work for the Ministry of Transportation and open the door to a wide variety of opportunities!

The Ministry
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) strives to be a world leader in moving people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably, to support a globally competitive economy and a high quality of life. MTO focuses its efforts on five key strategies: 1. Increase transit ridership by working with our partners to make transit an attractive, affordable alternative by expanding services and promoting integration. 2. Promote a multimodal transportation network to support the efficient movement of people and goods. 3. Promote road safety and remain among the safest jurisdictions in North America by improving safety and security for all road users through enforcement, education, legislation and regulation. 4. Improve Ontario's highway, bridge and border infrastructure through strategic investments. 5. Integrate the principle of sustainability into the ministry's decision-making, programs, policies and operations by implementing the ministry's sustainability strategy and continuing to build awareness.

The Division
The Operations Division provides leadership related to ministry transportation activities by developing operational policies, providing end-user-focused services for the transportation network, and maintaining and operating assets, infrastructure and services. Our division manages regional corridors, emergency management, maintenance and operations. We also play a pivotal role in building and managing transportation-related stakeholder relationships and partnerships in the province and advocate for regional needs.

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About the job

Under the supervision of the Ferry Mate, you will:

• assist in the operation and maintenance of a ferry vessel transporting vehicles and passengers
• assist with the loading/unloading of vehicles
• secure and cast-off the vessel
• respond to public inquiries
• ensure vessel and shore facilities are maintained

Please note:
• These positions require working 10-hour shifts days/nights and weekends and meeting the requirements of the Physical Demands Analysis for the position.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• These positions require the successful candidates to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidates providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You are able to write and pass the Marine Emergency Duties Certificate to the level required by Transport Canada.

Technical knowledge and skills

• You have knowledge of seamanship principles and safe practices and procedures relevant to Marine Operations.
• You have knowledge of routine emergency procedures relevant to Marine Operations.
• You have knowledge about the use and maintenance of lifesaving and firefighting equipment aboard vessels.
• You have the ability to conduct routine maintenance and cleaning of terminal facilities, docks and vessels.

Customer service and communication skills

• You have proven communication and interpersonal skills to exchanging information with passengers and crew.
• You have the ability to provide quality customer service to the public through courteous communication.

Judgement and decision-making abilities

• You can identify and resolve potentially dangerous emergency or unsafe situation and/or conditions.
• You have awareness of safe working practices and procedures.
• You are able to stop vehicles in parking spaces such that passengers can exit safely.
• You are able to plan and organize daily routine and non-routine activities in a timely manner.

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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