Boat Opeator - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Port Authority

Halifax Port Authority

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Halifax, Canada

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Description

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels. The _

The Port of Halifax is about making connections between people, commerce and opportunity.

We take a leadership role in developing business for the Port of Halifax in collaboration with our partners and we responsibly manage Port of Halifax assets.

The Port of Halifax is Canada's Ultra Atlantic Gateway, connecting to more than 150 countries.

In 2021, the total impact of the Port of Halifax on the Province of Nova Scotia was $4.37 billion in economic output with the direct portion being $2.72 billion.

This level of activity generated direct and spin-off positive impacts of $2.22 billion in GDP, $1.42 billion in labour income and over 22,400 jobs.

Offering a natural, deep harbour and big ship infrastructure, Halifax can accommodate large volumes of containerized cargo, bulk cargo and project cargo.

Collaborating and working with strong partners and stakeholders, the Port community in Halifax continues to deliver excellence.

HPA Guiding Principles
Everyone at Halifax Port Authority is expected to carry out their work in a manner consistent with our guiding principles:

Be One Port City
Collaborative & Engaged
Future Focused
Sustainable
Trusted Partner

We believe that when everyone works in this way, we can achieve our mission and vision and can deliver value to our customers, our community and our team.

At this time, the

Halifax Port Authority ("HPA") requires a

Rigger/ Boat Operator
The role reports to the Working Shop Foreman, Rigger.

Under immediate supervision performs the duties of a rigger; maintains equipment; follows safety regulations; performs other related duties.

Specific Accountabilities

Rigging

Performs the duties of a rigger as required for various operations, work projects or maintenance work lifting, moving, slinging, fastening, and all lifting devices.

Maintains fenders as required by removing, cleaning, repairing, and replacing or other functions connected with fenders and constructs new fenders as required.

Assists in placing, repairing and removing fenders on all piers.

Maintains rubber-tire protection on all piers by replacing, repairing or removing tires.

Performs all rigging required by other shops, such as rigging required on lighting towers, etc.

Equipment Maintenance

Inspects and carries out maintenance of equipment by greasing cables, sheaves and other equipment as required, and reports any problems or defects to Working Shop Foreman, Rigger.

Prepares safety lines, ropes, slings, etc. as required.

Carries out routine inspections on eye bolts, bull rails, pier ladders and other equipment or facilities, and reports any problems to Working Shop Foreman, Rigger.

Assists Working Shop Foreman, Rigger in operation of removing work boat and other boats from harbour for inspection and maintenance repairs.

Safety
Complies with HPA's Occupational Health and Safety Policy (HR and all Occupational Health and Safety regulations as outlined by the Canada Labour Code. Demonstrates a commitment to promoting a safety culture while ensuring all safety procedures, policies, and best practices are followed.

Follows safety procedures/measures while performing duties.

Wears protective clothing and equipment while performing duties, as required.

Ensures all accidents are reported to supervisor.

Environmental Management System

Responsible for complying with HPA's Environmental Policy and demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to the Environmetal Management System(EMS), including associated programs and procedures applicable to daily tasks.

Detailed roles and responsibilities are included in the EMS Core Manual.

Other Duties
Removes debris and other objects from harbour waters and assists with disposal as required.

Assists with operation and maintenance of HPA work boat as required.

Performs duties of Working Shop Foreman, Rigger and operates workboat and Operations boat, as required.

Inspects and assists in inspections of marine equipment and assets.

Operates heavy equipment as required.

Assists in other shops as required.

Performs snow removal operations.

NOTE:

These are only the basic and primary duties; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the Authority.

The hourly rate for this position is $37.3- _._

For any questions, please contact:
Human Resources

Halifax Port Authority

Applications should be received no later than

Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
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- _We thank all applicants and ensure that all inquiries will be treated confidentially; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.