Posted 47 months ago
AB Wheelsperson - Self Unloader
@ Mckeil Marine Limited
Burlington, Ontario
Overview
McKeil Marine is hiring an Able Bodied Wheels person (AB) for a self-unloading ship, leading deck crew, steering, and teaching subordinate AB positions. The work involves watchkeeping on the bridge, deck operations, cargo handling and planned maintenance. Crew rotations, company-paid travel to ports and competitive wages are stated.
Responsibilities:
- Steer the vessel and stand bridge watch
- Lead deck crew in port and cargo operations
- Operate winches, deck equipment and conveyors
- Lead basic planned maintenance of deck equipment
- Teach subordinate AB positions and trainees
Requirements summary:
- Self-unloader experience preferred
- MED and STCW Basic Safety certificates
- Bridge Watch Rating Certificate of Competency
- Transport Canada Marine Medical
- Bondable
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2023-01-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | MED, STCW Basic Safety, Bridge Watch Rating Certificate of Competency, Transport Canada Marine Medical |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Mckeil Marine Limited
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Full company description
Operating in the maritime sector in Canada since 1956, McKeil Marine takes great pride in the tradition of providing our customers with innovative marine solutions. From our humble beginnings as a tug and barge operator, we’ve grown into a dynamic solutions provider. Working with a sophisticated customer base, we deliver transportation and project services solutions across the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, east coast and the Canadian Arctic. We specialize in the transportation of dry and liquid bulk, project cargoes, heavy equipment and other general cargo. Project services include; marine construction, project management, engineering support, equipment rentals, ship docking, towing, temporary dock facilities and cargo transfer. WE ARE HIRING! JOIN OUR CREW. Find a new career path with one of Canada’s leading marine transportation providers. Working in multiple regions, our sailing crew participate in a variety of challenging new experiences and ever changing environments. Shore-based crew have the opportunity to work in a fast paced setting, providing ongoing support for our customers, sailing crew and fleet. We offer market competitive compensation packages, safe and secure work environments and the opportunity to be part of an innovative and growing organization. We are an equal opportunity employer.
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,827
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 266
- Reported office locations
- 1001 Champlain Avenue, Suite 401, Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Z4, CA
- 291 Water Street, Suite 302, St John's, Newfoundland A1C 1B9, CA
- 103-E Hampton Road, Rothesay, New Brunswick E2E 3L3, CA
- Business categories
- Marine Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Mckeil Marine Limited
- McKeil Marine Limited
- Specialties
- Marine Transportation and Project Services
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Operating in the maritime sector in Canada since 1956, McKeil Marine takes great pride in the tradition of providing our customers with innovative marine solutions. From our humble beginnings as a tug and barge operator, we’ve grown into a dynamic solutions provider. Working with a sophisticated customer base, we deliver transportation and project services solutions across the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, east…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Maritime Transportation |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burlington, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Marine Transportation and Project Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 33 |
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McKeil Marine is one of Canada’s leading marine service providers. Experienced and adaptive, we deliver turn-key solutions that support our customers’ success in a wide range of transportation and project challenges. Customer service, safety, quality, and respect for the environment are at the heart of our operations. Manned by highly skilled sailing crew, our ever-growing diverse and versatile fleet of tugs, barges and workboats, operate throughout the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, east coast and Canadian Arctic.
ABW – Able Bodied Wheels person - Self Unloader
We have immediate openings for Able Bodied Wheels persons, (with self- unloader experience) for our new ship, arriving 2023self-unloading ship. We are looking for eager and self-starting individuals.
Why McKeil:
- Our crew enjoy best in class rotations - you can plan your time at home
- Company paid and arranged travel to ports
- Our crew matter - at McKeil it feels like family
- We sail safe - your safety is our top priority
- Certificate upgrade programs and incentives
- Company paid training
- Competitive wages and comprehensive group benefits program
Key responsibilities:
- ABW on self-unloader ships is a leader amongst the crew, strong leadership capabilities considered a must
- Professionally minded in personal conduct both in watchkeeping duties on the bridge and deck duties in port.
- Strong practical skills centered around deck operations, including safe winch operation, deck equipment operations, monitoring other deck crew during port and cargo operations,
- Knowledgeable in conveyor system processes and able to monitor and assist as needed on cargo handling operations.
- Capable to lead basic maintenance of deck equipment within the planned maintenance framework
- Strong housekeeping skills,
- Effective communication skills with crew and officer in leading cargo, planned maintenance or training functions onboard.
- Is the lead assistant to the officer of watch (OOW). Capable to share in those deck duties as per OOW direction and established practice.
- On the bridge this candidate understands the wheeling function, is competent to steer a vessel in any river, harbour or waterway and at any speed.
- Understands the bridge resource dynamic on the bridge and their role in it.
- A good teacher, this position will lead by example in teaching subordinate AB positions and trainees onboard.
Qualifications:
- Previous self-unloader experience preferred
- Marine Emergency Duties (MED’s) STCW Basic Safety and Survival Craft Certifications
- Bridge Watch Rating Certificate of Competency Issued by Transport Canada
- Transport Canada Marine Medical
- Bondable
- Effective communication and proven teamwork skills
You will join a team of passionate colleagues in fast paced, growing organization that supports all communities in which we operate. McKeil Marine offers a competitive total compensation program.
We thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. McKeil Marine is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.
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