First Mate – Dry Bulk

St. Catharines, ON

Location: Deck Department, Dry Bulk Vessel
Employment Type: Full-time/Permanent
Date Posted: August 27, 2024

This position is unionized. Wages and benefits will be paid as per union agreement.

Job Duties: Reporting directly to the Master, The Chief Mate is responsible for the application of the Company Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Policies in all aspects of deck operations and maintenance. The Chief Mate is responsible for the navigation of the vessel, overseeing loading and unloading of cargo, supervising activities of the deck crew, and other duties not carried out by the Captain.

Qualifications:

Chief Mate Certificate issued by Transport Canada
Radio Operator’s License (or GOC)
Certificate of Proficiency for Vessel Personnel with Security Responsibilities (preferred)
Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) certificate holder (preferred)
Canadian passport or permanent residence status
STCW Certificates

Skills, Abilities and Experience:

Minimum 2 years recent experience working on dry-bulk vessels
Experience with Safety Management Systems
Excellent leadership skills
Knowledge of English language is required

Algoma Central Corporation encourages application from designated group members identified under the Federal Employment Equity Act. We wish to thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $633.48 – $647.69 per day (depending on vessel type)

Transport Canada has signed reciprocal arrangements with the following countries to accept and recognize their STCW certificates:

Australia
France
Georgia
Jamaica
Norway
Republic of Panama
Republic of the Philippines
United Kingdom
Ukraine