Linehandler
About the role
THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION FOR THE 2026 SEASON INTENDED FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS.
At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.
**Location:**St. Catharines, Ontario (CA-ON)
**Hours of work:**A minimum of 44 hours every 2 weeks
**Assignment:**Temporary (May - September 2026)
**# of openings:**6
**Salary:**32.52/hour as of April 2025
Your role
The Linehandler is responsible to execute the activities related to the handling of vessel mooring lines during tie-up and cast-off procedures, monitor security at the locks by performing inspections and monitoring cameras, and perform minor general labour and lock maintenance tasks, in order to ensure the safe, secure and efficient transit of vessels.
Your responsibilities
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Perform all activities related to receiving and casting off mooring lines for vessels.
-
Perform general lock maintenance duties and assist in handling minor emergency repairs to lock equipment.
-
Perform any activities related to security of the operational facilities, in compliance with the applicable security requirements.
-
Apply safe work methods in compliance with corporate safety programs and applicable legislation.
Your profile
- Hold a high school diploma and have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies.
- Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program (Winter 2026 and Fall 2026).
- Valid Class G (Ontario) or Class 5 (Quebec) driver’s license with an insurable driving record (probationary license not admissible).
- Ability to communicate in English to ensure the safe passage of ships and boats through the Seaway.
- Eligibility for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.
- Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule and be on call as required.
- Ability to work at heights, at depths, near open water, or in confined spaces.
- Availability to undergo a medical examination, functional abilities evaluation, and drug test.
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.
Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Follow us on social media to see first-hand what we are all about!
About The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, you’re in the heart of the action!
The Great Lakes/Seaway System is a “marine highway” that extends some 3,700 km from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Ranked as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, the Seaway includes 13 Canadian locks and 2 U.S. locks connecting the lower St. Lawrence River to the Great Lakes. Together with our American counterpart, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, we coordinate on a host of operational activities, ranging from traffic management to navigation aids and every other conceivable issue you might imagine would be important for a major waterway.
With a seaway system as vast and complex as ours, it takes professionals from many specializations to ensure that the passing of ships and their cargo are handled with efficiency and professionalism. Join us!
À la Corporation de Gestion de la Voie Maritime du Saint-Laurent, vous êtes au cœur de l’action!
Le réseau Grands Lacs-Voie maritime est une « autoroute maritime » qui s’étend sur quelque 3700 km de l’océan Atlantique jusqu’aux Grands Lacs. La Voie maritime, considérée comme une des plus grandes prouesses d’ingénierie du 20e siècle, comprend 13 écluses canadiennes et 2 écluses américaines entre le bas du fleuve Saint-Laurent et les Grands Lacs. De concert avec notre homologue des États-Unis la Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, nous coordonnons des activités opérationnelles dans un éventail de domaines, depuis la gestion du trafic jusqu’aux aides à la navigation et à tous les autres aspects imaginables que vous pourriez juger importants pour une grande voie navigable.
Pour un réseau de transport maritime aussi vaste et complexe que le nôtre, il faut des professionnels de nombreux domaines de spécialisation afin que le passage des navires et de leurs cargaisons soit géré de façon efficace et professionnelle. Joignez-vous à nous!
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Linehandler
About the role
THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION FOR THE 2026 SEASON INTENDED FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS.
At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, our people come first. We are proud to make a real difference by contributing to a sustainable and efficient transportation of goods. Applying to join our dynamic team will make you an ambassador for a seaway that is essential to everyone’s daily life. Discover a workplace that promotes safety, diversity and innovation.
**Location:**St. Catharines, Ontario (CA-ON)
**Hours of work:**A minimum of 44 hours every 2 weeks
**Assignment:**Temporary (May - September 2026)
**# of openings:**6
**Salary:**32.52/hour as of April 2025
Your role
The Linehandler is responsible to execute the activities related to the handling of vessel mooring lines during tie-up and cast-off procedures, monitor security at the locks by performing inspections and monitoring cameras, and perform minor general labour and lock maintenance tasks, in order to ensure the safe, secure and efficient transit of vessels.
Your responsibilities
-
Perform all activities related to receiving and casting off mooring lines for vessels.
-
Perform general lock maintenance duties and assist in handling minor emergency repairs to lock equipment.
-
Perform any activities related to security of the operational facilities, in compliance with the applicable security requirements.
-
Apply safe work methods in compliance with corporate safety programs and applicable legislation.
Your profile
- Hold a high school diploma and have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies.
- Currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary program (Winter 2026 and Fall 2026).
- Valid Class G (Ontario) or Class 5 (Quebec) driver’s license with an insurable driving record (probationary license not admissible).
- Ability to communicate in English to ensure the safe passage of ships and boats through the Seaway.
- Eligibility for Marine Transportation Security Clearance.
- Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule and be on call as required.
- Ability to work at heights, at depths, near open water, or in confined spaces.
- Availability to undergo a medical examination, functional abilities evaluation, and drug test.
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation is committed to diversity by encouraging an inclusive and equitable recruitment and work environment. We welcome everyone to apply, including candidates who identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
We would love to connect with you about this opportunity.
Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Follow us on social media to see first-hand what we are all about!
About The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
At the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, you’re in the heart of the action!
The Great Lakes/Seaway System is a “marine highway” that extends some 3,700 km from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Ranked as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, the Seaway includes 13 Canadian locks and 2 U.S. locks connecting the lower St. Lawrence River to the Great Lakes. Together with our American counterpart, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, we coordinate on a host of operational activities, ranging from traffic management to navigation aids and every other conceivable issue you might imagine would be important for a major waterway.
With a seaway system as vast and complex as ours, it takes professionals from many specializations to ensure that the passing of ships and their cargo are handled with efficiency and professionalism. Join us!
À la Corporation de Gestion de la Voie Maritime du Saint-Laurent, vous êtes au cœur de l’action!
Le réseau Grands Lacs-Voie maritime est une « autoroute maritime » qui s’étend sur quelque 3700 km de l’océan Atlantique jusqu’aux Grands Lacs. La Voie maritime, considérée comme une des plus grandes prouesses d’ingénierie du 20e siècle, comprend 13 écluses canadiennes et 2 écluses américaines entre le bas du fleuve Saint-Laurent et les Grands Lacs. De concert avec notre homologue des États-Unis la Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, nous coordonnons des activités opérationnelles dans un éventail de domaines, depuis la gestion du trafic jusqu’aux aides à la navigation et à tous les autres aspects imaginables que vous pourriez juger importants pour une grande voie navigable.
Pour un réseau de transport maritime aussi vaste et complexe que le nôtre, il faut des professionnels de nombreux domaines de spécialisation afin que le passage des navires et de leurs cargaisons soit géré de façon efficace et professionnelle. Joignez-vous à nous!