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21 Feb 2023

Seasonal Jet Boat Captain

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours – Posted by Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Oh Captain, my Captain! Our Jet Boat Captains have the most important role at Whirlpool Jet. They operate our triple-turbo diesel vessels through our whitewater playground – the Class V rapids of the Niagara Gorge. A commitment to safety, professionalism (and taking guests on the ride of their life!) is essential for this position. If you want to be the driver behind 1500 horsepower & 31,000 lbs of thrust, then this is the job for you. Current First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred but all training and certifications are provided in-house for successful candidates.

 Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the  safety of passengers and crew at all times, including all aspects of passenger control
  • Daily mechanical maintenance and duties of assigned vessels
  • Logging of all trips and proper completion of all vessel maintenance checks
  • Ensure trip leaders are giving proper briefings as per TL manual (Captain must be knowledgeable and able to provide all briefings and orientations)
  • Safely load and unload guests onto boats; physical assistance is required
  • Ensure proper fuelling of vessels prior to each departure
  • Assist with daily cleaning of vessels, scrub boats, seats, semi-dry bags, docks and guest gear
  • Follow all company procedures in trip format and operations of vessels
  • Report any mechanical or operational deficiencies to General Manager
  • Conduct training of trip leaders and assist in training of Captains as required

Ideal Candidate would have or acquire (Whirlpool will pay for all required certifications):

  • Master Limited under 60 tons certification/SVMO certification (preferred, but can be acquired)
  • Restricted Radio Operators License (preferred, but can be acquired)
  • Post-secondary education at an accredited maritime college or other institution preferred
  • Current (within previous two (2) years) Transport Canada approved medical (preferred, but can be acquired)
  • Customer service experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of shipboard maintenance software and Microsoft office applications considered an asset
  • All ages welcome, 18+

** The ability to work in both Canada and the USA considered an asset

Most of our positions are seasonal, beginning in late April-May and finishing around Halloween. But our staff love it so much, they come back every summer!

To see what your summer could be like, check out our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWgNPciMsrw

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours has been giving passengers a taste of adventure on the white water of the Niagara River since 1992. Passengers experience a thrilling and educational one-hour guided tour, where they can take in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Niagara Gorge, feel the rush of the Class 5 Devil’s Hole rapids and marvel at the power of the Niagara Whirlpool. The tour company’s fleet of custom-built jet boats depart from locations on the Canadian and American sides of the Niagara River, including Queenston, ON and Lewiston, NY.

 

How to Apply

To apply for a position on our team, please submit your resume to jobs@whirlpooljet.com.

Job Categories: Art/Culture/Recreation/Sport. Job Types: Seasonal. Salaries: $19.00/hour.

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