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GP Deckhand with BWR (Relief/Casual)

@ Bay Ferries Limited

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Saint John, New Brunswick

$28.37/hr
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Overview

Bay Ferries Limited is hiring casual GP Deckhands for MV Fundy Rose, a year-round ferry across the Bay of Fundy between Digby, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick. The role is unlicensed and may lead to full-time work. Pay follows the collective agreement, with a pension and training incentives.

Pay:

$28.37 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Stand bridge watch as a GP Deckhand
  • Perform deck duties on the MV Fundy Rose
  • Maintain a safe passenger and vessel environment
  • Work independently and as part of a team

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Candidate Document Number (CDN#)
  • Valid Seafarers Marine Medical
  • STCW 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 certifications
  • Bridge Watch Rating certificate preferred
  • Passenger ship industry experience preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication

Tools & skills

Work independently

Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
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Employer posting date
2026-09-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-11-01

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingVehicle, Outdoors
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCandidate Document Number (CDN#), Seafarers Marine Medical, STCW 6.1, STCW 6.2, STCW 6.3, Bridge Watch Rating certificate
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Performance bonus, Paid training

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Ferry service across the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of Maine.

Full company description

Bay Ferries offers year-round ferry service between Digby, NS, and Saint John, NB on MV Fundy Rose and seasonal voyages on The CAT high-speed car ferry between Yarmouth, NS, and Bar Harbor, ME. Join our team of dedicated professionals today.

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  • 5475 Spring Garden Rd #205, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3T2, CA
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  • Bay Ferries Limited
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Bay Ferries offers year-round ferry service between Digby, NS, and Saint John, NB on MV Fundy Rose and seasonal voyages on The CAT high-speed car ferry between Yarmouth, NS, and Bar Harbor, ME. Join our team of dedicated professionals today.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitality
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersHalifax, Nova Scotia
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Bay Ferries Limited is currently recruiting GP Deckhands for casual positions working on MV Fundy Rose, a year-round ferry service across the Bay of Fundy between Digby, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick.

This is a casual, unlicensed position and may lead to a full-time position.

What to expect:

  • Training incentives.
  • Work-life balance.
  • Competitive wages (as per collective agreement).
  • Pension (as per collective agreement).

Required certifications:

  • Valid Candidate Document Number (CDN#)
  • Valid Seafarers Marine Medical
  • STCW's 6.1, 6.2, 6.3.

Desired qualifications:

  • Bridge Watch Rating Certificate. (BWR)
  • Experience in the passenger ship industry.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proven track record of safe operations.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a just-cause safety culture.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.

The following would be an asset:

  • Passenger Safety Management
  • Class 1 Drivers license

employment equity and actively recruits candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities)

NOTICE: In order to work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally allowed to work in Canada (through citizenship, permanent residency).

*** Please send copies of your certifications and marine medical with your resume. ***

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