Posted 18 days ago
Able Seafarer (AB) / General Purpose Crew
@ DOF
Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
DOF is hiring an Able Seafarer (AB) / General Purpose Crew member for its Canadian fleet, which adds two vessels in 2027. The work covers deck operations on offshore supply vessels, including anchor handling, towing, cargo lashing, mooring and watchkeeping. Requirements include Canadian maritime certificates and OSV experience; priority goes to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and other Canadian permanent residents.
Responsibilities:
- Secure deck cargo and equipment
- Maintain deck machinery and equipment
- Handle loading and offloading offshore
- Stand night and mooring watches
- Man helideck as fire party or baggage handler
Requirements summary:
- Transport Canada Bridge Watch Rating certificate
- STCW MED BS and PSC
- Ship personnel security duties certificate
- Marine basic first aid and CPR
- OSV experience including anchor handling and towing
- Valid Canadian passport and seafarers medical
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Transport Canada Bridge Watch Rating, STCW MED BS, PSC, Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties, Marine Basic First Aid, CPR |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol |
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DOF
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Storebø |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
DOF is entering an exciting new phase of growth in Canada, with two additional vessels joining our Canadian fleet in 2027. The first vessel is scheduled to join the fleet in early January 2027, followed by the second new build vessel later in 2027. Both vessels are secured on long-term contracts, supporting the continued growth of our Canadian operations and creating new opportunities for talented people to join our team.
At DOF, you join a global team that values safety, respect, and collaboration - where people support one another and take pride in safely delivering complex solutions. You gain experience across diverse marine, subsea, and offshore operations, working with the world’s largest fleets of Subsea and high-end AHTS vessels, with opportunities to grow your skills across disciplines and regions worldwide. We support your career development, recognise autonomy and collaborative contribution, and offer a workplace where people care about their impact and work together as one team
Tasks can include, but are not limited to:
- Preparation and painting of the vessel as required;
- Lashing and securing the deck cargo or equipment on deck;
- Loading and offloading offshore;
- Maintenance of deck machinery and equipment;
- Washing down the vessel externally;
- Internal cleanliness of specified areas during watch periods;
- Manning of helideck if applicable, as either fire party or baggage handler;
- Night watches in Port as required;
- General deck-work as required;
- Manning mooring stations as required;
- Working within other departments as instructed by the Chief Officer;
- Act as lookout when required
Requirements
Education and Certificate Requirements:
- Transport Canada Bridge Watch Rating Certificate of Competency
- STCW MED BS & PSC
- Ship Personnel with Designated Security Duties Certificate
- Marine Basic First Aid and CPR
- Valid Canadian Passport
- Valid Canadian Seafarers Medical
Experience / Knowledge:
- Experience in OSV operations including Anchor Handling and Towing is required
- Experience on large AHTS vessels will be considered an asset
- Possess a high commitment to safe working practices and working as a team
- Ability to read, write, understand and speak English
- Self-starter, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. DOF maintains the right to request a criminal background check as a part of the recruitment process.
Benefits
DOF Canada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce and an inclusive respectful workplace.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Priority will be given to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and other Canadian permanent residents.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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