Rigger (Except Shipbuilding And Aircraft Assembly)

Work site environment

• In/on water

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Ship
• Marine
• Fabrication

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform routine maintenance
• Maintain accurate records
• Load and unload vessels
• Inspect and evaluate material and equipment for compliance to standards

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate
• Hoisting and Rigging Training
• Transport Canada Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding
• Hoists or winches

Area of specialization

• Rigging and handling

Additional information

Security and safety

• Drug test
• Medical exam

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement