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Job Details

Captain, Passenger Ship

Employer

St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Inc.

Date Posted

January 28, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Work from home
  • Earnings $480.00 to $520.00 daily (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 150 to 180 hours per month
  • Position Temporary Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Feb 18, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

St. Lawrence Cruise Lines Inc.

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

In/on water

Work setting

Staff accommodation provided

Tasks

  • Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo
  • Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews
  • Ensure safety and comfort of passengers
  • Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts
  • Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment
  • Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways
  • Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log

Supervision

11-15 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Transport Canada Certificate of Competency
  • Transport Canada passenger safety management (PSM) course
  • Ship Pilot License
  • Marine Advanced First Aid
  • Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Training Program

Vessel experience

  • Coast guard vessel
  • Tank vessel
  • Military vessel
  • Marine transportation company
  • Passenger ship
  • Barge
  • Ferry

Type of industry experience

Marine industry

Security and safety

Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Parking paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

To be determined

Workplace information

Remote

Financial benefits

Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Other benefits

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Captain, Passenger Ship is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Deck Officers, Water Transport
OBJECTIVE

Interest in operating Coast Guard vessels to provide ice-breaking services and search-and-rescue services; and in using and maintaining vessels' navigational instruments and equipment

INNOVATIVE

Interest in co-ordinating activities of deck crews; and in planning and executing safe navigational passage; and in boarding vessels at berth or from pilot boat to advise ships' captains on the course to steer for safe passage into and out of port, seaway or other waterway under pilotage authority

DIRECTIVE

Interest in supervising deck crews; in maintaining control over ships operating in Canadian waters, and in overseeing loading and unloading of cargo

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