Cable Ferry Operator
BMT Boat Mate
Casual
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
Northern Airports and Marine Operations, Transportation Operations
South Indian Lake MB
Advertisement Number:
43113
Salary(s):
BMT $21.00 - $25.29 per hour Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.
Closing Date:
February 8, 2026
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.
This competition will be used to fill one (1) casual position.
Introduction
Northern Airports and Marine Operations acts as the lifeline for remote communities in Northern Manitoba, allowing the transportation of medical patients and essential supplies such as food and medication. Marine Operations provides ferry services to the communities through a highly skilled workforce that adheres to regulatory standards to ensure safety and uniformity with provincial, federal, and international regulations.
South Indian Lake is a community in northern Manitoba, situated about 130 km north of Thompson.
Duties:
This position is responsible to provide twenty-four (24) hour public transportation (cable ferry service) in a safe and efficient manner. To operate and perform routine maintenance of a cable ferry according to the schedule established by the Department and according to Transport Canada Marine Safety (TCMS) Regulations and any other applicable provincial regulation, policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Experience operating and maintaining light and/or heavy-duty equipment.
- Experience with building maintenance.
- Ability to display initiative.
- Experience providing customer service.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt and learn new procedures.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be willing to undergo Marine Emergency Duties, WHMIS, Confined Space Entry, and First Aid/CPR training (within 1st year, training provided)
- Must be able to work in/over water and under adverse weather conditions.
- Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position.
- Must have a valid Class 5I or 5F Driver's Licence.
- Must be able to work according to the ferry schedule.
- Must be able to work extended and irregular hours.
- Must be able to travel within the province by air, ground and/or water.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 43113
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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