Deckhand - Toronto, Canada - City Experiences

City Experiences
City Experiences
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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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City Experiences is seeking a Deckhand for our City Cruises operation in Toronto.**- *Please note this is a contract position*_


About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.


About the Opportunity:


The
Deckhand is responsible to maintain the appearance, cleanliness and will perform various tasks related to vessels and around company property.

Crew members will ensure guest comfort and safety while underway and assist with docking and undocking. Deckhands will also aid in the upkeep of their associated equipment, piers, and building structures as needed and assigned. They will provide preventative, corrective, emergency, cosmetic and routine maintenance. They will also assist the hospitality team with event operations throughout the evening.

Shipmates must uphold the strictest safety standards for guests and crew and will maintain a professional and friendly manner consistent with our RESPECT Service System.


Crew Benefits:


  • Complimentary Uniforms
  • New Retention Bonus up to $500.00
  • Competitive Wage
  • Crew Recognition Program
  • Crew Events
  • Staff Meals
  • Global and Local Cruise Discounts
  • Paid Training
  • Crew Referral Program up to $200.00 per referral

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT Service System
  • Follow safety procedures in order to ensure the protection of passengers and vessel
  • Participate in routine safety drills to prepare for major incidents
  • Handle lines to moor vessels to pier
  • Stand watch in ships' bows, sterns, or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses
  • Assist Captain and supervisory personnel in maintain vessel equipment and systems such as HVAC, engine, and technical equipment
  • Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas. Sweep, mop, and wash down decks and exterior to remove dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses. Service, clean, and supply restrooms
  • Sweep, mop, and wash down decks and exterior to remove dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses
  • Load or unload materials from vessels; gather and remove trash from vessel
  • Service, clean, and supply restrooms
  • Set up and break down dining room and service stations as prescribed; this requires movement of dining cabin furniture
  • Help the Restaurant Manager with additional hospitality duties as requested
  • Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
  • Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards
  • Maintenance and repair of vessel systems, and troubleshooting as needed, ie. potable water systems, sewage systems (associated pumps/piping), shore power transfer to generators, steering gear systems, bilge pump/alarms, sump pumps, galley grey water piping systems
  • Maintenance and repair of building structures, ie. sanding, painting, varnishing, lighting, plumbing, light carpentry work (door frame/wall repair).
  • Assists with the startup and completion of projects
  • Complete maintenance projects and repair work within the timeframe assigned, and inform management of all progress, delays, and/or challenges.
  • Communicate effectively with all team members and management in order to ensure projects are completed in a timely, costeffective manner
  • Must always use proper safety equipment
  • Other duties as assigned by the Captain, First Mate, and Restaurant Manager on duty

Requirements & Qualifications:


  • O.S.S.D. or equivalent as recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • Marine experience an asset
  • First Aid Certification an asset
  • Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
  • Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
  • Must possess a service orientation actively looking for ways to help others
  • Will work for extended periods of time without sitting
  • Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as provisions up and down stairs. Required to throw mooring lines from ship to pier.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks
  • WHIMIS (training provided)
  • Working knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out Systems
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe, push, pull, move or lift up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms)
  • Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays

About Us:

City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water.

Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually.

If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.


The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission,
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