Posted 27 days ago
Captain
@ Le Groupe Océan inc.
Québec, Quebec
Overview
Le Groupe Océan inc. is hiring a full-time Captain to run towing manoeuvres on tugs, lead a crew and oversee vessel maintenance at the Port of Kingston, Jamaica. The role requires a 500 GT Master certificate, a valid medical certificate, 3 to 5 years as a tug captain, and offers a 48-hour schedule over 7 days plus group insurance and an employee assistance program.
Responsibilities:
- Operate tugs for towing manoeuvres
- Manage the crew and promote the health and safety program
- Oversee the maintenance program
- Ensure sound management of equipment
- Support the Health, Safety and Environment Management System
Requirements summary:
- Master 500 GT Domestic certificate (minimum)
- Valid medical certificate
- Marine Advanced First Aid certificate
- 3 to 5 years as Tug Captain
- Experience on a Z-Drive vessel
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Job-board feed · jobillico
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 48 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Master 500 GT Domestic certificate, Valid medical certificate, Marine Advanced First Aid |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Le Groupe Océan inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 60 |
ARE YOU LOOKING TO JOIN A GREAT COMPANY WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL BE RECOGNIZED? READ ON, THIS OFFER IS PERFECT FOR YOU!
We are actively seeking a Captain to perform towing manoeuvres on tugs, manage a crew and ensure vessel maintenance management. He will be required to work in the Port of Kingston, Jamaica.
WHY GET ON BOARD?
- Schedule: 48 hrs over 7 days
- Group insurance (prescription drugs, dental, vision, etc.)
- Employee assistance program for the whole family
- Work equipment provided.
YOUR TALENTS WILL BE USED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:
- Operate vessels in accordance with the company's practices and those recognized in the industry.
- Manage a crew and promote the company’s health and safety program.
- Oversee the implementation of the company’s maintenance program.
- Ensure sound management of the equipment under his responsibility.
- Participate and support the activities of the Health, Safety and Environment Management System.
OUR IDEAL COLLEAGUE HAS:
- Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate (minimum requirement)
- Valid medical certificate
- Marine Advanced First Aid training certificate
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience as Tug Captain
- Experience on a Z-Drive vessel
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Work experience in the Port of Kingston (an asset)
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1972, Ocean Group is a thriving, inspiring company with the wind in its sails! As a leader in the Canadian maritime industry, our success is based on our ability to innovate, our determination to keep moving forward, and the diversity of our services. Whether it is harbor towage, marine work, construction, or ship repair, we take great pride in the accomplishments of our specialized workforce. Within our various teams, we find dynamic and passionate employees who are driven by a willingness to make a difference. We promote a healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible work environment that reflects our values of excellence, integrity, and respect.
YOU WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM, SEND US YOUR RESUME NOW!
NB: Ocean Group subscribes to an Equality Access Program and invites women, visible minorities, First Nations and Inuit, and persons with disabilities to apply. The use of the masculine gender is for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent. We believe in the principle of equal employment opportunity and are open to measures of accommodation in the selection process.OceanTM, Ocean GroupTM and any related logos/designs are trademarks of 9215-7064 Québec Inc. used under license.Need help applying? Join us or send your application by email to [email protected] or by text to 367-321-8817.
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