Deck and Engine Room Crew
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Job description
These individuals operate and maintain deck equipment, engines, and machinery. They work for the public service or waterway transport companies.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Vehicle or passenger compartment
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
- Electricity
Main tasks
- Steer the vessel according to the instructions of the Deck Officer.
- Ensure the operation, maintenance, and repair of deck equipment.
- Assist with routine engine and machinery maintenance and repair.
- Check equipment, machinery, and engine gauges and report any discrepancies to the Engineer Officer of the Watch.
- Ensure the operation and maintenance of valves and pumps for draining liquids.
- Clean machine parts and ensure the cleanliness of the machine room.
- Clean the deck surface, remove rust and scale, and repaint.
- Maneuver and repair docking equipment.
Advancement and mobility
- Training and examinations lead to certificates and certifications (e.g. Marine Emergency Training (MED) certificate).
- Experience, additional training, and a Transport Canada Deck Officer certificate are required for senior positions.
Hourly wage
Not available.Job prospects for 2024-2028
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Job prospects for 2024-2028
Job prospects
All of Québec
Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available
Total jobs for 2023
All of Québec
900
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 13.3% Female
- 86.7% Male
Not available.
- 13.3% Female
- 86.7% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2020
All of Québec
$57,200
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Seasonal worker
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Seasonal worker
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 48, 4964% of jobs
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NAICS 9129% of jobs
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NAICS 813% of jobs
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NAICS 712% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 54171% of jobs
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Others1% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 48, 4964% of jobs
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NAICS 9129% of jobs
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NAICS 813% of jobs
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NAICS 712% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 54171% of jobs
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Others1% of jobs
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Monitoring operations
- Information processing
- Operations and control
- Result evaluation
- Troubleshooting
- Active listening
- Critical thought
- Repair
- Quality control analysis
- Coordination
- Oral expression
- Time management
- Judgment and decision-making
- Solving complex problems
Abilities
- Distance vision
- Control accuracy
- Oral comprehension
- Depth perception
- Perception speed
- Awareness of issues
- Auditory attention
- Limb coordination
- Hand-arm stability
- Manual dexterity
- Colour perception and distinction
- Selective attention
- Hearing sensitivity
- Processing flexibility
- Near vision
- Speech clarity
- Overall balance of the body
- Static muscle power
- Verbal skills
- Information organization
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Speech recognition
- Physical flexibility in extension
- Reaction time
- Visualization
- Classification
- Written comprehension
- Speed control
- Digital dexterity
- Endurance
- Core strength
- Sound origin identification
- Spatial orientation
- Time sharing
- Tolerance to bright light
Knowledge and attributes
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Focussed on results
- Autonomy
- Versatility
- Respect standards and regulations
- Assiduity and punctuality
- Sense of observation
- Commitment to quality
- Knowledge of geography
Interests
- Work in transportation and maintenance
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
- Work outdoors
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Official name of the NOC 74201
Water transport deck and engine room crew
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Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
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