Ships' Crew Positions
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| As a Deckhand, you are responsible for the maintenance and operation of small boats, ropes and any other deck equipment on a ship. You are also involved in a wide variety of activities related to Canadian Coast Guard initiatives such as search and rescue, maintenance of aids to navigation, environmental response, and assisting the authorities in fisheries enforcement. |  |
Twinehand |
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As a Twinehand, you are primarily assisting in fishing research through the operation and maintenance of fishing gear. You will be required to stand a watch as well as operate and maintain small boats. You may also be involved in a wide variety of activities related to Canadian Coast Guard initiatives such as search and rescue, maintenance of aids to navigation, environmental response, and assisting the authorities in fisheries enforcement. Ships’ crew positions on the deck offer competitive salaries and benefits. Salary starts at $46,000, and goes up to $54,000 at the highest level. |
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“We are never bored. The Coast Guard is a really, really, really great institution with fabulous ships, and terrific and interesting challenges. For anyone looking for a career filled with adventure and discovery and challenge, the Coast Guard is the place to be.” |
Claudio Coada, Coxswain (Quebec Region):Pre-requisites required for the above duties:
Applicants must have successfully completed secondary school (or an approved alternative) and meet the marine industry standard requirements. They must also meet the following requirements:
- Marine Emergency Duties
- Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Basic safety (six days training)
- Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue boats (three days training)
- Marine Basic First Aid (two days training)
- ROC-MC – Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime Commercial
- Valid Transport Canada Seafarer’s Medical
- Security Clearance (*carried out once hired)
- Canadian passport an asset
- Applicable experience on commercial ships or fishing an asset.
Please visit the apply page to locate courses near you.
To view current career opportunities within the Canadian Coast Guard, please visit the Public Service Commission (PSC) website for jobs open to the public.