Marine - Chief Mate

About McAsphalt

McAsphalt is the industry leader in Canada specializing in asphalt products and services. Founded in 1970 by Leo McArthur and John Carrick, the company has since grown to over 500 employees spanning 26 terminals across Canada. McAsphalt offers a wide range of asphalt products, including emulsions, cutbacks, polymer-modified, performance-graded and roofing, and specialized transportation of those products by rail, land and water. Additionally, McAsphalt provides comprehensive services and technology solutions, encompassing paving, testing, research and development, engineering, and consulting.

Position Summary

The Chief Mate is second in command aboard the vessel and must be capable of assuming full command should the captain become incapacitated. The captain relies heavily on the Chief Mate to supervise and coordinate day-to-day activities of the deck crew.

All crew members must comply with all regulations set out by the Canada Labour Code, Canada Shipping Act, Corporate Policy, Company Safety Policy, Transport Canada regulations including Marine Personnel Regulations and any other applicable legislation. All crew members will be required to cross the border to the United States or overseas as required by vessel’s voyage operations. Exercising a high degree of professionalism with all third-party inspectors or customers is mandatory for all shipboard personnel.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• With instruction and supervision from the captain, become familiar with the handling characteristics of the vessel (maneuvering, docking, anchoring, etc.) as well as the operation of critical systems (electronic navigation aids, steering, de-watering, safety apparatus, etc.).
• Performs navigational watches while underway and safety/anchor/dock watches at times.
• Overall in charge and responsible for safe conduct of vessel cargo operations including Loading / Unloading / Ballast-Deballast operations.
• Assists the Captain with the maintenance of required logbooks according to established practice and in established formats.
• Responsible for deck planned maintenance systems including Tackle book.
• Directs and supervises all members of the deck department and ensures that each understands and performs their assigned duties adequately. Assists Captain with training and orientation of new crew members. Coordinates line-handling when coming to port, anchoring, skiff-launching and retrieval, deck maintenance and safety.
• Participate in the design and execution of emergency drills, generally taking charge of on-scene response actions. Help ensure written drill reports are properly logged.
• Routinely update scheduling and tasking information on the crew mess whiteboard, and pass-the-word when sudden changes need to be made.

Minimum Qualifications

First Mates must hold the following minimum qualifications (subject to variance in the vessel’s safe manning documents):

• Chief Mate license (Unlimited) issued by Transport Canada. Master Mariner license will be an asset.
• Marine Emergency Duties (MED) with respect to STCW basic safety; MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; MED in advanced firefighting; MED for senior officers; SEN II; ECDIS- Generic.
• Marine Medicare / Marine Advanced First Aid.
• Specialized Oil Tanker Training certificate of proficiency (SOTT) with Transport Canada Level-2 Endorsement.
• General Operator’s Certificate (GOC).
• Bridge Resource Management training.
• Certificate of Proficiency as a Ship Security Officer.
• A valid Passport and Marine Medical.
• A thorough understanding and experience with various marine industry regulations including ISM code.
• Experience as a Chief Mate of a tanker vessel equal to or greater than 3000 GRT.
• Pilotage Certificates PM1 or 2 for Cornwall District, District-1, LO District, District-2.
• Minimum 24 months of experience on an Oil tanker.
• Experience in carriage of Bitumen (Asphalt) is an asset.
• Dual Fuel (LNG) training as per IGF Code – Advanced.
• Eligible to enter the US.

The MCA Advantage

SAFETY is not a priority, it's a VALUE at McAsphalt. Priorities can change by the minute; our values are set in stone! All of our employees are living the Goal Zero when it comes to safety. Not only do we provide you with the right PPE, we train you on all aspects of your job so you go home safe EVERYDAY! We have a full suite of health and dental BENEFITS and we match 100% of your contribution to your PENSION! We are present coast-to-coast in Canada and are part of the Colas Company family worldwide. We have exponential growth OPPORTUNITIES – just tell us where you want to go. We SUPPORT our employees and their families, in good and bad times, with our Employee Family Assistance Program. Accessible 24/7! Free and confidential – counselling for mental health, financial support, legal consultation, and more. We love to have FUN at work and work together to get the job done.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to apply immediately by responding directly to this job posting by sending a copy of your resume and cover letter for this position.

Recruiter

Jasdeep Rahal

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $51.36 per hour

Expected hours: 84 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to work in Canada?
• Are your certifications issued/recognized by Transport Canada?

Work Location: On the road