Marina Services Attendant

WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

As a Marina Services Attendant, you play an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and ensuring the safety of our clients. You provide services to marina members/visitors, such as fuel, pump-out, ice, launches, rentals, updates on weather or river conditions and assistance with docking. You ensure that emergency marina rescue boats and equipment are in good condition, outboard fuel tanks are full, rescue/tow lines are readily available, and equipment deficiencies are brought to the supervisor’s attention.

The Marina Service Attendant issues canoe, kayak or paddle boards with safety equipment to customers and briefs customers on the safe usage of rentals and equipment. You may check anchor chains on docks and adjust as necessary. You may conduct safety hazard inspections as per marina checklist, check security of mooring and docking lines of boats. You may maintain grounds and perform minor repairs to docks, ramps, floats and associated rigging, as required.

This is a role where everyone works as one team and works to provide the best customer experience for our clients. If you thrive in a customer focused environment and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

– High school diploma AND some years’ experience in a related field

– Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card

Experience

– In operation of small power boats

– In refueling watercrafts or similar vehicles

– In ensuring safety protocols and procedures

– In cash handling

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts provided through CFAppreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)

This Category I unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

START DATE

30 May 2023

The anticipated layoff date for this position is 31 Oct 2023

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.