Dockmaster (Summer Seasonal Position)
Top Benefits
About the role
THE ROYAL CANADIAN YACTH CLUB:
Join the prestigious Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC), as a year-round establishment operating from both our Island and City Clubhouses, located at St George and Bloor in downtown Toronto, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service across all facets of our operations, including Food and Beverage, Fitness, Sports, and Sailing facilities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dockmaster is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment for Members, guests, and visitors. This is an outdoor position with a key role in undertaking routine cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of club boats and assets. The incumbent must demonstrate a positive attitude and the willingness to assist club staff in a variety of supporting tasks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Receive and forward requests from Members regarding their vessel, dock, and service issues.
- Assist Membership and Guests in locating and tying up in allocated slips.
- Daily inspection of docks, lockers, and dry sail areas.
- Routine cleaning of docks and Fleet assets.
- Cleaning and maintenance of club support boats, Ideal 18 and Sonar fleets.
- Other duties as specified by the Director of Fleet and Fleet Operations Manager.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly motivated and works well with little supervision.
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Boating experience preferred but not required.
- Must effectively manage stressful situations and maintain professional composure, while effectively and calmly addressing challenges.
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly wage: $20.
HOURS OF WORK & LOCATION:
- This is a seasonal, full-time position, commencing within the first week of May and terminating on October 4, 2025.
- Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and public holidays, as well as various shifts (days & evenings).
- Able to work at RCYC’s Island Clubhouse facility, located on the Toronto Islands.
- Accessible via our private Club launch at 150 Cherry St. with free parking and accessible via public transit.
- Alternate transportation option: Free water taxi service offered to and from Yonge St. and Queens Quay.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job requires prolonged periods of standing and walking outside throughout the Island. Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, as well as frequent bending, are also required.
ACCOMODATION:
The RCYC is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.
About Royal Canadian Yacht Club
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club was founded in Toronto in 1852 to serve both as a recreational yachting club and, in the British tradition, as an unofficial auxiliary of the Royal Navy in the defence of the waters of Lake Ontario.
The Club was established under the name the Toronto Boat Club, but in 1854 with Queen Victoria's permission, the Club was renamed the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.
Long associated with the Toronto Islands, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club did not move to the Island until 1881, first occupying various locations on the Toronto waterfront. The first Island Clubhouse was destroyed by fire in 1904. Its successor, officially opened in 1906, suffered the same fate: it too was irreparably damaged by fire in 1918. On August 25, 1919, Edward, Prince of Wales, laid the cornerstone for the gracious two-story Southern-style Clubhouse that has been the RCYC's summer home ever since. Today, we are one of Canada's premier sailing and social clubs, with an emphasis on family participation, the development of our junior sailors, and a Corinthian attitude towards excellence in sailing. The RCYC operates year round from two facilities: our summer home at the Island Clubhouse, for sailing, sports and social activities, and our City Clubhouse in downtown Toronto for sports and social activities.
Dockmaster (Summer Seasonal Position)
Top Benefits
About the role
THE ROYAL CANADIAN YACTH CLUB:
Join the prestigious Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC), as a year-round establishment operating from both our Island and City Clubhouses, located at St George and Bloor in downtown Toronto, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service across all facets of our operations, including Food and Beverage, Fitness, Sports, and Sailing facilities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dockmaster is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean environment for Members, guests, and visitors. This is an outdoor position with a key role in undertaking routine cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance of club boats and assets. The incumbent must demonstrate a positive attitude and the willingness to assist club staff in a variety of supporting tasks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Receive and forward requests from Members regarding their vessel, dock, and service issues.
- Assist Membership and Guests in locating and tying up in allocated slips.
- Daily inspection of docks, lockers, and dry sail areas.
- Routine cleaning of docks and Fleet assets.
- Cleaning and maintenance of club support boats, Ideal 18 and Sonar fleets.
- Other duties as specified by the Director of Fleet and Fleet Operations Manager.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly motivated and works well with little supervision.
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Boating experience preferred but not required.
- Must effectively manage stressful situations and maintain professional composure, while effectively and calmly addressing challenges.
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly wage: $20.
HOURS OF WORK & LOCATION:
- This is a seasonal, full-time position, commencing within the first week of May and terminating on October 4, 2025.
- Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and public holidays, as well as various shifts (days & evenings).
- Able to work at RCYC’s Island Clubhouse facility, located on the Toronto Islands.
- Accessible via our private Club launch at 150 Cherry St. with free parking and accessible via public transit.
- Alternate transportation option: Free water taxi service offered to and from Yonge St. and Queens Quay.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job requires prolonged periods of standing and walking outside throughout the Island. Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, as well as frequent bending, are also required.
ACCOMODATION:
The RCYC is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.
About Royal Canadian Yacht Club
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club was founded in Toronto in 1852 to serve both as a recreational yachting club and, in the British tradition, as an unofficial auxiliary of the Royal Navy in the defence of the waters of Lake Ontario.
The Club was established under the name the Toronto Boat Club, but in 1854 with Queen Victoria's permission, the Club was renamed the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.
Long associated with the Toronto Islands, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club did not move to the Island until 1881, first occupying various locations on the Toronto waterfront. The first Island Clubhouse was destroyed by fire in 1904. Its successor, officially opened in 1906, suffered the same fate: it too was irreparably damaged by fire in 1918. On August 25, 1919, Edward, Prince of Wales, laid the cornerstone for the gracious two-story Southern-style Clubhouse that has been the RCYC's summer home ever since. Today, we are one of Canada's premier sailing and social clubs, with an emphasis on family participation, the development of our junior sailors, and a Corinthian attitude towards excellence in sailing. The RCYC operates year round from two facilities: our summer home at the Island Clubhouse, for sailing, sports and social activities, and our City Clubhouse in downtown Toronto for sports and social activities.