Captain - Bruce Anchor Cruises - Tobermory, Ontario
(2026-05)
- Customer service-focused with a strong emphasis on operations safety.
- Monitor weather conditions, water depth, and vessel traffic to determine the safest and most entertaining routes.
- Communicate with other vessels and crew members using radio and VHF equipment
- Train new crew members and provide ongoing training for current crew members.
Captain - Harbour Development Ltd. - Saint John, New Brunswick
(2024-07 - 2026-04)
- Command and operate M/V tug Atlantic Tamarack during summer and winter dredging seasons.
- Plan and execute safe navigational passage using navigational aids.
- Record vessel progress, crew activities, and weather and sea conditions in the ship's log
- Monitor weather conditions, water depth, tidal times, and vessel traffic to determine the safest and most efficient routes.
- Communicate with other vessels, port authorities, VTS, and other crew members using radios and other communication equipment.
- Keep accurate records of vessel movements, cargo, and equipment maintenance.
- Train new crew and provide ongoing training for current crew members.
Deckhand - Harbour Development Ltd. - Saint John, New Brunswick
(2019-06 - 2024-06)
- Loading and unloading cargo.
- Operating and maintaining onboard equipment and machinery.
- Cleaning and painting the deck and interior spaces of the vessel
- Assisting with berthing, unberthing, towing and steering.
- Standing watches underway and in port.
- Performing emergency and safety training.
- Cooking meals for crew.
- Using ropes, radio, and navigational equipment.
Deckhand - Mckeil Marine Ltd. - Hamilton, Ontario
(2011-05 - 2015-09)
- Support ship assistance, line handling, and cargo loading/ unloading.
- Perform fire and security rounds and maintain gangway watch while in port.
- General upkeep and maintenance duties including: painting, cleaning, and planned maintenance work.
- Travel throughout the Great Lakes basin, incl. the Welland Canal and St. Lawrence Seaway, Eastern and Northern Canada.
- Bridgewatch when required; communicate with local traffic authorities, ship-to-ship, and with crew using VHF radios.
