Boatswain

Job Description:

Join the Naval Reserve (Part-Time/Full-Time – www.forces.ca). Requirements for joining:

• Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Grade 10 Minimum (University for officer occupations)
• Minimum age 16 years old; Maximum age 55 years old

Boatswains are the seamanship specialists of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the ship’s rigging, shipboard cargo handling equipment, boats and small craft.

The primary duties Boatswains are responsible for:

• Operate and maintain shipboard equipment associated with cargo handling and inter-ship transfers of personnel, fuel, and material while at sea
• Operate and maintain the ship’s equipment for such tasks as anchoring, towing, launching and recovering boats, and surface rescue operations
• Operate and navigate small craft in all waters
• Perform required tasks with ship’s rigging and lifesaving equipment
• Organize the storage, training, and use of small arms, demolitions and ammunition
• Plan, organize and conduct drill and ceremonies
• Assist and supervise deck crews in maintaining the ship and its equipment
• Coordinate watch keeping duties at sea and in harbour

The work environment of a Boatswain: The Boatswain is truly “the professional sailor,” experiencing the unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea, such as open deck surfaces and a rotating shift or watch system. Ashore, Boatswains normally work as instructors training other naval personnel. Junior Boatswains spend time working outside their occupation performing general duties such as cleaning, painting, working in the cafeteria, standing sentry duty, storing the ship, and acting as members of the Naval Boarding Party. Email HMCSQueenCharlotteRecruiting@forces.gc.ca for more information.

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