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First mate, ship

Seabase Newfoundland Limited

North Vancouver, BC, V7P 2R1

Pay
$50.93 an hour
84 hours per week
Job type
Full time
Overtime required, Shift
Posted
October 21, 2026
Apply by
November 3, 2026
13 days left
Experience
5 years or more
Openings
4 positions
Education
Trade certificate or diploma

About the job

Seabase Newfoundland Limited ( North Vancouver, BC) is currently looking for a skilled First mate, ship. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. This is a Permanent employment or Full time position. Work schedule: Overtime required, Shift.

Employer Name: Seabase Newfoundland Limited
Position: First mate, ship
No. of vacancies: 4 vacancies
Salary: $50.93 hourly / 84 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Overtime required, Shift
NOC code: 72602
Location: North Vancouver, BC, V7P 2R1

Job Description

  • The candidate must command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo.
  • The candidate must supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews.
  • The candidate must ensure safety and comfort of passengers.
  • The candidate must determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps, and charts.
  • The candidate must direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo.
  • The candidate must maintain vessel’s navigational instruments and equipment.
  • The candidate must control, steer, and navigate a vessel in various waterways.
  • The candidate must enforce regulations in Canadian waters.
  • The candidate must record vessel’s progress, weather, and sea conditions in ship’s log.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must be fluent in English.
  • The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade.
  • The ideal candidate must have more than 5 years of experience in a related industry.

Work Setting

  • The candidate must work in marine operations to support vessel activities, maintenance, and maritime safety.
  • The candidate must work in a gas distribution company.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
  • The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
  • The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
  • The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
  • The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By phone

70999923971

What you must include in your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Skills

  • Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
  • Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers
  • Marine Advanced First Aid
  • Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program

Benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

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