Spill Response Technician – 500GT Master- Port Alberni

• Our spill response team is comprised of professionals with diverse skills and experience.
• Their ability to effectively manage and direct
  spill response procedures within the first few hours after response activation significantly reduces the negative impacts oil can have on
  the surrounding environment.
• On a spill site, WCMRC personnel work to ensure that the situation is thoroughly assessed, response
  strategies are carefully devised, and resultant countermeasures are quickly deployed.
  
• The specific responsibilities for this position include:
  • Captain vessels safely and effectively, provide direction to crew members to accomplish all assignments, and maintain records of allocated personnel and resources.
  • Ensure that all activities are carried out with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and in line with company policies
  and procedures.
  • Provide safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises, training, and preparedness projects.
  • Maintain assigned vessel and spill response equipment to ensure all equipment is operational and response ready at all times.
  • Lead and supervise small teams.
  • Ensure crew is fully trained and successfully executes assigned tasks during exercises, drills and oil spill response operations.
  • Participate in exercises and assist with training contractors and WCMRC personnel.
  • Ensure completion of monthly work orders, vessel runs, annual equipment refits, vessel dry docking, and assist with regulatory
  inspections, i.e. Transport Canada Vessel Inspections.
  • Provide training to our new hires/ casuals/ contractors.
  The successful candidate will possess a Master 500 Gross Tonnage Domestic certificate issued through Transport Canada and a valid Seafarers Medical. This is a mandatory requirement, applicants without Transport Canada certifications will not be considered.
  

• A minimum of three years of previous experience with marine and small power equipment maintenance, working knowledge of local
  coastlines, and emergency response training and/or experience.
• Must be physically fit for work at sea in calm and rough waters and be
  willing and able to work outdoors under inclement weather.
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50lbs on a regular basis and hold a Class 5 driver’s license in good standing.
• You will also need to be a collaborative team player who thrives on coordinating and interacting with multiple people on multiple projects, and who is able to manage shifting priorities.
  
• WCMRC is committed to the health and safety of our employees and the protection of the West Coast.
• To that end, all employees are required to be fit for duty.

At WCMRC we value collaboration, where diverse perspectives and mutual respect enable us to adapt, innovate, and achieve excellence.

• If you share these values and have the necessary knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to succeed in this position, then we would like to hear from you.

To apply: please submit a cover letter and detailed resume. https://wcmrc.com/current-opportunities