Posted 5 months ago
Deck Hand
@ Municipality of Lambton Shores
Grand Bend, Ontario
Overview
The Municipality of Lambton Shores is hiring a seasonal part-time Deck Hand for its municipal vessels at Port Franks and Grand Bend Marina. The work involves assisting prop washing operations, checking channel depths, deploying channel markers and maintaining vessels. The position pays $30.00 per hour for up to 40 hours a week, including days, evenings and weekends.
Pay:
$30 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist prop washing operations on municipal vessels
- Check channel depths regularly
- Deploy and remove channel and swim area markers
- Maintain hulls, decks, spuds and towing gear
- Inspect life saving and firefighting equipment
Requirements summary:
- Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety or greater
- Marine Basic First Aid and valid Marine Medical
- ROC-M certificate
- Small vessel operator proficiency (asset)
- Tugboat experience (asset)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety, Marine Basic First Aid, Marine Medical, Restricted Operator Certificate Maritime (ROC-M) |
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Municipality of Lambton Shores
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Full company description
Lambton Shores is home to quaint neighbourhoods, thriving businesses and a long-standing farming industry. Our 12,000-plus residents include young families, retirees, and everyone in between.
- LinkedIn followers
- 330
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 47
- Reported office locations
- 9577 Port Franks Rd, Thedford, Ontario N0M 2N0, CA
- Other recorded names
- Municipality of Lambton Shores
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Lambton Shores is home to quaint neighbourhoods, thriving businesses and a long-standing farming industry. Our 12,000-plus residents include young families, retirees, and everyone in between.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Thedford, Ontario |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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Job Status: Summer Seasonal
Hours of Work: up to 40 hours, days, evenings and weekends based on operational needs
Wage Rate: $30.00/hour
Vacancy: New position
Closing Date: open until filled
Position Summary:
The Seasonal Deck Hand works under the direct supervision of the Waterfront Manager, with direction from the Seasonal Propwash Operator. Primary duties include assisting with the safe operation of municipal vessels to conduct prop washing activities as needed, regularly checking depth of channel to assess prop washing needs, and conducting regular cleaning and light maintenance of the vessels. Duties are required at both the Port Franks and Grand Bend Marina.
Primary Duties:
- Assisting Propwash Operator in prop washing operations.
- Follow safe operating procedures of the vessel.
- Assist with deploying and removing channel and swim area markers.
- Conduct regular maintenance and upkeep of the hull, decks, superstructures, spuds and towing gear.
- Conduct regular soundings to monitor channel depths.
- Ensure life saving and firefighting equipment is properly inspected and maintained.
- Assist with preparing and submitting logbooks, daily records, and maintenance records.
- Preforms other duties as assigned
Education Requirements and Skills:
- Marine Emergency Duties Domestic Vessel Safety or Greater
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency is an asset
- Marine Basic First Aid
- Valid Marine Medical
- Restricted Operator Certificate Maritime (ROC-M)
- Previous tugboat experience is an asset
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Experience / Work Complexity:
- Working conditions are primarily outdoors.
- Hours include daytime, weekends, and evenings.
- Must always adhere to all health and safety practices.
- Assist the operating of large and small vessels as well as small equipment.
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