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Description

Boatswain

HMCS QUEEN is a naval unit located in Regina, SK and is a component of the Canadian Armed Forces. As a part-time member with the Royal Canadian Navy, you will work part-time from September to June in Regina with full time opportunities during the summer across Canada.

Boatswains are the Canadian Armed Forces seamanship specialists. They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the ships rigging, shipboard cargo handling equipment, and small craft in enclosed waters. The range of their responsibilities and supervisory duties is wider than in most other sea occupations:

Operate and maintain shipboard equipment associated with cargo handling and inter-ship personnel, fuel and materiel transfer at sea;
Operate and maintain a ships anchor and cable equipment for such tasks as towing, launch and recovery of boats, and rescue operations;
Operate and navigate small craft in enclosed waters;
Perform required tasks with a ships rigging, rope work and lifesaving equipment;
Organize the storage, training, and use of small arms, demolitions and ammunition;
Plan, organize and conduct drill and ceremonies;
Assist and supervise deck crews in maintaining the ship and its equipment;
Operate light industrial equipment required for tasks associated;
Coordinate watchkeeping duties at sea and in harbour.

General Requirements: Canadian Citizen, minimum Grade 10, no experience necessary.

What We Provide You:

Salary (starting at $90.30/day plus 9% holiday pay - increases commensurate with time-in and qualifications);
Equipment, uniform, accommodations, meals & transport when on full-time training;
Subsidized travel across Canada (with possibilities of international trips);
Medical & dental benefits;
$2000 Annual education reimbursement for post-secondary students;
Educational credit for high school students (1 per year).

Jobs_Queen@forces.gc.ca