Description
Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This unit group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed.
Job Titles
- Bridgemaster
- Canal lock tender
- Lock operator
- Lockmaster
Main Duties
- Operate telecommunication equipment or use portable loudspeakers to direct movements of vessels in lock area
- Operate controls to open or close lock gates
- Operate controls to raise, lower or turn bridges
- Observe progress of vessels passing through locks.
Workplaces
- Cable ferry companies
- Canal, port and harbour authorities
- Federal government
- Ferry terminals
Skills
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Quality Control Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Instructing
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
Abilities
- Glare Tolerance
- Depth Perception
- Far Vision
- Night Vision
- Sound Localization
Personal Attributes
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
Similar Occupations
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Canada | $20.57 | $29.75 | $39.10 |
Training
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