Ship Chief Officer

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</p><p>Vacancy Required: 1<br>Salary: $135,000 annually<br>Hours Per Week: 56 to 84 hours per week<br>English Required<br>Employer: Coastal Shipping Ltd.<br>Start Date: As Soon As Possible<br>Location: Lewisporte, NL<br>Job Type: Full Time, Permanent</p><p>JOB DESCRIPTION</p><p>Specific Skills<br>Record vessel’s progress, weather and sea conditions in ship’s log; Maintain vessel’s navigational instruments and equipment; Enforce regulations in Canadian waters; Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo; Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways; Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo; Board vessels at berth or from pilot boats to advise ships’ captains on the course to steer for safe passage into and out of ports, seaways or other waterways under pilotage authority; Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts</p><p>Additional Skills<br>Ensure safety and comfort of passengers; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews</p><p>Security and Safety<br>Medical exam; Criminal record check</p><p>Work Site Environment<br>Outdoors; In/on water</p><p>Transportation/Travel Information<br>Travel expenses paid by employer</p><p>Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities<br>Fast-paced environment; Manual dexterity; 20/20 vision; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking</p><p>Ability to Supervise<br>11-15 people</p><p>Vessel Experience<br>Tank vessel; Container vessel</p><p>Personal Suitability<br>Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized</p><p>EDUCATION<br>Languages<br>English</p><p>Education<br>Other trades certificate or diploma</p><p>Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)<br>Transport Canada Certificate of Competency; Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers</p><p>Experience<br>5 years or more</p>

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