Seafaring staff
2nd officer – Cargo vessels

Region, city
Capitale-Nationale, Québec

Job type
Permanent

Subsidiary
Groupe Desgagnés (head office)

Groupe Desgagnés Inc. provides in a safe and reliable manner, seaway passage for persons, goods and merchandise of all types, through related maritime and land-based services required to fulfill this mandate. It is a reliable and dependable business partner in all respects, as evidenced by the quality of all of our services and operations.

Job description

DESGAGNÉS MARINE CARGO INC. is recruiting 2nd officers for its cargo vessels trading on the Great Lakes, in Eastern Canada and in the Canadian Arctic.

The 2nd officer assists the Chief officer in transhipment operations. He is also responsible, among other things, for creating the ship’s passage plans, updating publications and charts, and checking/inspecting navigation equipment.

Required Skills

• Watchkeeping Mate Certificate of Competency or higher (STCW)
• ECDIS Training
• Bridge Resources Management Training
• Valid Marine Medical Certificate
• Certificate of Competency in Marine Emergency Duties (STCW)
• Marine Advanced First Aid certificate
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience as 2nd officer
• Proficiency in English (Working Language)