This is a continuous posting and will be posted until an adequate pool of candidates is received. Screening and selection processes will begin after November 30th, 2022. This posting may be extended but could close at any time after this date without notice. Please only submit your application ONCE under this Job ID.
You enjoy the vast openness of the water. Why not consider a job as a Ferry Mate? If life on the open waters has ever piqued your interest, this type of water vessel job may be your calling. You’ll love living in Picton ! The working location is enough to make you want to make this career move! The Ministry of Transportation’s Ferry Services requires one individuals to serve as Ferry Mates.
What a career in the OPS can offer you
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements, including flexible hours, telework (remote work), a compressed work week, or job sharing (if applicable)
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario’s Human Rights Code . Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.
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 the vessel
• ensure vessel and shore facilities are maintained in a safe, clean and efficient condition
• assist the Captain in the 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)
Location: Picton