ship second mate

Work site environment

• In/on water

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Remote location
• Ship

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts
• Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Medical exam
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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