Assistant Dockmaster/Docking Leadhand

Assistant Dockmaster/Docking Leadhand

Hourly - Point Hope Maritime, Victoria, British Columbia

Employment Type: Full Time – Union
Business Unit: Point Hope Maritime Ltd.
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to: Dockmaster

Wage Rate: Dependent on relevant experience

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Work Setting: Marine

Point Hope Maritime (a Ralmax Group Company) has an exciting and immediate opening for a full-time Assistant Dockmaster in Victoria, British Columbia.

What we offer:

·         Competitive base pay

·         Comprehensive benefits package

·         Pension

·         Health and wellness programs

Responsibilities:

·         Assist the Dockmaster in leading a team to complete preparation for and the drydocking of multiple different types of vessels

·         Execute block builds to exacting standards

·         Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances

·         Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor to facilitate prompt correction or reporting

·         Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively

·         Safely operate power tools such as angle grinders, band saws, radial arm saw, table saw, circular saw, nail gun, etc.

·         Other duties within scope of the position, as assigned

Education and Experience

·         Experience in building block settings for drydocking

·         Ability to read, interpret and execute docking plans

·         Understand and interpret basic docking calculations

·         Understand basic hydrodynamics

·         Experience reading and interpreting draft marks and tide tables

·         Carpentry or other wood trade experience considered an asset

·         Welding and fabrication experience considered an asset

·         Willingness to participate in regular training programs and courses

·         Applicants with Drydock Training provided by DM Consulting will be considered priority over other candidates

Knowledge and Skills

·         A successful candidate will show exceptional leadership skills, including interpersonal relationship and professional communication skills with clients and coworkers

·         Knowledge and proficiency in trade specific terminology (e.g. port/starboard, stern/bow, list, trim, drydock, quay, graving dock, marine railway)

·         Understanding of how drydocking operations work

·         Candidates will show a great attention to detail

·         Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

·         Be available for overtime, split shifts, and shifts that may follow tidal patterns

·         Be able to maintain tight deadlines

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·         Ability to commit to and meet deadlines

·         Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business needs

·         Mature, professional and optimistic attitude

·         Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment

·         Understand how to measure and interpret drawing in both standards of measurements (imperial & metric)

·         Ability to communicate, read, and understand/follow directions in English

·         Level 1 Rigging certificate is considered an asset

Requirements:

·         Candidates must have a forklift certificate, or related experience

·         Hold a minimum of a Canadian Pleasure Craft License (PCL)

·         Must be able to stand, crouch, kneel and/or sit for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 75 lbs. climb ladders and work from elevation, and walk on varied terrain

·         Regularly perform repetitive tasks

·         Ability to work within confined spaces

·         Possess manual dexterity

·         Possess coordination

·         Proficiency in tying knots

·         Basic understanding of vessel mooring

Work Conditions

·         Travel to off-site locations may be required

·         Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, etc.

·         Overtime as required

·         Hazards associated with the trade

·         Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Application Process

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at:. We want to support all applicants during this process.