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Job Title


ship chief officer


Company : Government of Canada - Western


Location : Vancouver, British Columbia


Created : 2025-06-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview LanguagesEnglishEducationOther trades certificate or diplomaExperience5 years or moreOn siteWork must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.Work settingMarineResponsibilities TasksCommand and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargoSupervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crewsCommand and operate coast guard vesselsEnsure safety and comfort of passengersDetermine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and chartsDirect and oversee the loading and unloading of cargoMaintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipmentControl, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterwaysEnforce regulations in Canadian watersRecord vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's logBoard 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 authorityDirect passengers during emergency evacuation proceduresIdentify workers training needsExperience and specialization Vessel experienceCoast guard vesselMarine transportation companyPassenger shipType of industry experienceMarine industry #J-18808-Ljbffr