Marine Services Supervisor

Harbourfront Centre is a leader in providing internationally renowned artistic, educational and recreational programming across a beautiful 10-acre campus at the heart of Toronto’s waterfront. For more than 45 years, Harbourfront Centre has celebrated the best in Canadian culture and the rich mosaic of cultures from around the world, presenting thousands of events annually from music festivals to contemporary dance, to craft and design, to visual arts and more. Welcoming visitors year-round, there is something for everyone at Harbourfront Centre!

We are currently looking to bring on board a reliable, collaborative and hands-on Marine Services Supervisor to supervise and implement site-related maintenance, repairs and marine programs to our floating infrastructure, as well as to direct and oversee marine crew on daily tasks and projects.

Department: Site Operations -Marine

Reporting To: Director, Commercial Operations & Facilities

Direct Reports: Marine Crew

Type of Employment: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Work Location: Toronto

Requirements:
• A minimum education level of a high school diploma, with a college diploma preferred.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and forklift equipment.
• Experience with electrical systems and the loads that can be placed on them.
• Knowledge of carpentry, metal work, and welding.
• Ability to work independently and with a pro-active approach.
• Confidence and good interpersonal skills to supervise and support a team.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to swim, and a strong understanding of water safety.
• Must have a valid G license.
• Completion of training in and a good understanding of WHMIS.
• Availability to work shifts that may include evening and/or weekends as needed.
• Availability to be on call to deal with emergency situations.

Duties:
• Install and maintain floating docks, Marine Safety equipment and Marine electrical and mechanical facilities.
• Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems, and safety concerns.
• Assist with Marine programs as required.
• Responsibly and safely operate with Harbourfront Centre’s work boats, vehicles, heavy equipment.
• Lead and work with the Marine crew on the installation of new facilities.
• Ensure on a daily basis that all water lots at Harbourfront are free of debris, garbage and seaweed.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective dock boards, posts/rails and all related equipment.
• Inspect marina, docks and piers, and reports all necessary repairs.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of marine crew.
• Respond to and action emergency calls related to Marine services.

Annual salary of $53,000 – $58,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package

How To Apply:
Harbourfront Centre is committed to diversity an inclusiveness. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Acceptable applications must include a current resume and a cover letter indicating why you wish to join the team and your salary expectation.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by contacting jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than August 17, 2024. Please quote Grounds Crew in the subject line of your application. Applications will be reviewed and actioned as they are received, including interviews.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.

jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com