Captain - Parasailing

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• In/on water

Work setting

• Tour boat

Level of expertise

• Operator

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews
• Ensure safety and comfort of passengers
• Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment
• Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways
• Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
• Transport Canada - Master of a Small Craft Certificate

Experience and specialization

Vessel experience

• Passenger ship

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer