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 Master is first in command of the vessel and is responsible for all shipboard and portside operations. The Master serves as the supervisor of shipboard personnel and ensures crew compliance with regulatory and MMTL policy.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safe and efficient loading and unloading of product from the vessel (docking and discharge).
- Ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of goods to pre-designed destinations (maneuvering, operation of Navigational and radio equipment, steering, Ballast water management, navigation of rivers and directs line-handling operations, crew management).
- Manager of all shipboard operations.
- Implements Safety Management System on board the vessel. Supervises and conducts various safety related activities including safety drills, safety meetings.
- Directing the crew in emergency situations in a manner that protects the safety of the crew, the environment and Company assets.
- Maintaining and keeping vessel in compliance with various regulations as may be applicable by Transport Canada and / or local regulations.
- Ensuring that all incidents involving crew injuries, environmental pollution and damage to Company assets are investigated to the highest standard.
- Always exhibit exemplary leadership behavior.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Captains must hold the following minimum qualifications (subject to variance in the vessel’s safe manning documents):
- Master Mariner license (MM STCW 95 II/2).
- 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.
- 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 understating and experience with various marine industry regulations including ISM code.
- Experience as a Captain of a tanker vessel equal to or greater than 3000 GRT and/or experience on a similar sized vessel with suitable experience as a First Mate.
- Pilotage Certificates PM2 for Cornwall District, District-1, LO District, District-2.
- Tanker Experience, Experience in carriage of Bitumen (Asphalt) is an asset.
- Dual Fuel (LNG) training as per IGF Code – Advanced
- Eligible to enter the US
The Company may require the Masters to take additional training courses in the following areas:
- Occupational Health and Safety.
- Oil Spill Response.
- Ship handling.
- Accident/Hazard Investigation training.
- Hazard Prevention
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.
Please visit our website to learn more!
www.mcasphalt.com
At McAsphalt we work together to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees.
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: $69.96 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible to work in Canada?
- Are your certificates issued or recognised by Transport Canada?
Work Location: On the road
