Ministry of Transportation Looking for FERRY MATE at Picton, ON Full Time

The Ministry of Transportation’s Glenora Ferry Service requires two individuals to serve as Ferry Mate.

Please Note: these positions are irregular, on-call and the hours are not guaranteed, and will vary between 0-40 hours per week

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.

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 theOPS 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.

OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive

Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to:COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated’ under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

Additional Information:Address:
2 Temporary – Irregular On-Call, duration up to 6 months, 35 Hatchery Ln, RR 4, Picton, East Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Category: Maintenance and Trades

Posted on: Friday, December 3, 2021

Note:
The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.