Dockhand / Linesperson (Posting 2025-17)
About the role
Job Posting:
JOB TITLE: Dockhand (Linesperson) (Posting 2025-17)
LOCATION: Leamington (Mainland Terminal)
POSTING CLOSES: June 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
START DATE: June 20, 2025
TYPE: Full Time, Contract
REPORTS TO: Shoreside Facilities Supervisor
UNION: Unifor 444, Unit 1
SALARY: $22.38 per hour
The Dockhand also known as a Linesperson, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and smooth operation of the terminal, and shoreside operations. The Dockhand performs general maintenance and related work as assigned on buildings, terminal property, ramps, and docks.
Duties include traffic management, passenger assistance, vessel mooring, equipment operation and maintenance, freight handling, landscaping, building sanitation and maintenance, operating vehicle transfer bridges, and assisting passengers boarding and departing the vessel.
Successful candidates are experienced working in a busy, safety-sensitive environment, are effectively working as part of a team, are physically fit, and are available able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
The primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintaining safe and clean access to and from the vessel for passengers and vehicles to the terminal and property.
- General maintenance tasks to the terminal, equipment, and grounds.
- Maintaining strict compliance with all safety regulations regarding procedures and equipment as outlined in company policies and procedures.
- Receive traffic, and measure when necessary, for vessel capacity
- Marshaling vehicles in loading and standby zones as instructed by the Ticket Agent.
- Assisting and directing passengers during loading and unloading, including those who may require extra assistance as directed.
- Securing and casting off the vessel as directed.
- Raising and lowering the vehicle transfer bridge as directed.
- Perform daily, weekly, or monthly checks of the terminal or equipment as directed and document/report any findings.
- Perform lawn and landscaping maintenance.
- Participate in all drills, emergency response plan duties, and oil response duties as directed.
- Connect hoses and operate equipment to transfer liquid and waste materials.
- Report unsafe conditions or environmental hazards.
- Other duties as directed
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, WORK EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS
- Must qualify and maintain a valid forklift certificate.
- Qualify and maintain Aerial Lift Certification.
- Complete Working from Heights Certification.
- Safe Food Handling Course.
- Complete and maintain the Basic First Aid Course, is preferred.
- Oil Spill Response
- WHMIS
- Complete Fire Extinguisher Safety.
- Have a Valid G Drivers Licence.
- Have a Valid Pleasure Craft Operators Licence
REQUIREMENTS
- Lift and pack merchandise up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to see 100’ with good depth perception for catching heavy rope lines.
- Pull heavy cables up to 50 feet.
- Stand consistently for 2 hours.
- Walk long distances (500 meters)
- Able to climb a flight of stairs.
- Ability to climb a 12’ ladder.
- Able to read 10 pt font on manifests.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to hear and respond on two-way radios.
- Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.
- Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen.
- Able to work weekends.
- Able to work in all weather conditions and temperatures.
- Able to work overtime, as required.
SAFETY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT
- Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol
- Personal Protective Equipment (boots, eye and ear protective wear)
How To Apply?
Please upload your resume in PDF format.
We are committed to the principle of fair representation of individuals from the four designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act. We encourage qualified women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply for our positions.
If you require any accommodations in the recruitment process please reach out to HR@ontarioferries.com to discuss, but please note that applications will not be reviewed or accepted via this email address.
About Owen Sound Transportation Company
The Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) is one of Ontario's largest ferry operators with a highly experienced and dedicated staff providing state-of-the-art passenger, vehicle and cargo transportation services to northern and southwestern Ontario waterways.
Owen Sound Transportation Company is an operational enterprise agency of the Province of Ontario. The OSTC owns and operates a seasonal vehicle and passenger ferry, the MS Chi-Cheemaun, from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island and MV Niska I, a landing craft style ferry between Moosonee and Moose Factory Island on the Moose River, just south of James Bay in Northern Ontario.
The OSTC also provides vessel management services for the Ministry of Transportation for two vessels, the MV Pelee Islander and the MV Jiimaan, operating on the Pelee Island service and a daily air service between the Ontario mainland and Pelee Island during the winter months when the ferry service is not in operation.
Dockhand / Linesperson (Posting 2025-17)
About the role
Job Posting:
JOB TITLE: Dockhand (Linesperson) (Posting 2025-17)
LOCATION: Leamington (Mainland Terminal)
POSTING CLOSES: June 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST
START DATE: June 20, 2025
TYPE: Full Time, Contract
REPORTS TO: Shoreside Facilities Supervisor
UNION: Unifor 444, Unit 1
SALARY: $22.38 per hour
The Dockhand also known as a Linesperson, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and smooth operation of the terminal, and shoreside operations. The Dockhand performs general maintenance and related work as assigned on buildings, terminal property, ramps, and docks.
Duties include traffic management, passenger assistance, vessel mooring, equipment operation and maintenance, freight handling, landscaping, building sanitation and maintenance, operating vehicle transfer bridges, and assisting passengers boarding and departing the vessel.
Successful candidates are experienced working in a busy, safety-sensitive environment, are effectively working as part of a team, are physically fit, and are available able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
The primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintaining safe and clean access to and from the vessel for passengers and vehicles to the terminal and property.
- General maintenance tasks to the terminal, equipment, and grounds.
- Maintaining strict compliance with all safety regulations regarding procedures and equipment as outlined in company policies and procedures.
- Receive traffic, and measure when necessary, for vessel capacity
- Marshaling vehicles in loading and standby zones as instructed by the Ticket Agent.
- Assisting and directing passengers during loading and unloading, including those who may require extra assistance as directed.
- Securing and casting off the vessel as directed.
- Raising and lowering the vehicle transfer bridge as directed.
- Perform daily, weekly, or monthly checks of the terminal or equipment as directed and document/report any findings.
- Perform lawn and landscaping maintenance.
- Participate in all drills, emergency response plan duties, and oil response duties as directed.
- Connect hoses and operate equipment to transfer liquid and waste materials.
- Report unsafe conditions or environmental hazards.
- Other duties as directed
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, WORK EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS
- Must qualify and maintain a valid forklift certificate.
- Qualify and maintain Aerial Lift Certification.
- Complete Working from Heights Certification.
- Safe Food Handling Course.
- Complete and maintain the Basic First Aid Course, is preferred.
- Oil Spill Response
- WHMIS
- Complete Fire Extinguisher Safety.
- Have a Valid G Drivers Licence.
- Have a Valid Pleasure Craft Operators Licence
REQUIREMENTS
- Lift and pack merchandise up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to see 100’ with good depth perception for catching heavy rope lines.
- Pull heavy cables up to 50 feet.
- Stand consistently for 2 hours.
- Walk long distances (500 meters)
- Able to climb a flight of stairs.
- Ability to climb a 12’ ladder.
- Able to read 10 pt font on manifests.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to hear and respond on two-way radios.
- Ability to communicate in person and over the phone.
- Ability to read printed materials and a computer screen.
- Able to work weekends.
- Able to work in all weather conditions and temperatures.
- Able to work overtime, as required.
SAFETY SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENT
- Zero tolerance for drugs or alcohol
- Personal Protective Equipment (boots, eye and ear protective wear)
How To Apply?
Please upload your resume in PDF format.
We are committed to the principle of fair representation of individuals from the four designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act. We encourage qualified women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply for our positions.
If you require any accommodations in the recruitment process please reach out to HR@ontarioferries.com to discuss, but please note that applications will not be reviewed or accepted via this email address.
About Owen Sound Transportation Company
The Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) is one of Ontario's largest ferry operators with a highly experienced and dedicated staff providing state-of-the-art passenger, vehicle and cargo transportation services to northern and southwestern Ontario waterways.
Owen Sound Transportation Company is an operational enterprise agency of the Province of Ontario. The OSTC owns and operates a seasonal vehicle and passenger ferry, the MS Chi-Cheemaun, from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island and MV Niska I, a landing craft style ferry between Moosonee and Moose Factory Island on the Moose River, just south of James Bay in Northern Ontario.
The OSTC also provides vessel management services for the Ministry of Transportation for two vessels, the MV Pelee Islander and the MV Jiimaan, operating on the Pelee Island service and a daily air service between the Ontario mainland and Pelee Island during the winter months when the ferry service is not in operation.