Wharfinger

Wharfinger
Job Number # 
19751
Employer 
Tofino Harbour Authority
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Apr 04, 2019
Apply By 
Apr 19, 2019
Start Date 
2019-05-01
Schedule 
Full Time
Temporary
Hours 
35 hrs/wk
Wage 
$17/hr
NOC Code 
0714
Source 
Employer
Details 

Tofino Harbour Authority (THA) is a federal not-for-profit corporation that manages three federal fishing docks in Tofino, Canada. THA is made up of a team of management staff and a volunteer Board of Directors who work collaboratively to manage the facilities in accordance with the Small Craft Harbours, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, mandate to ensure core fishing harbours are kept open and in good repair.

We currently are accepting applications to fill a full-time seasonal position as Wharfinger from May 1 – August 31 2019. Successful applications should be reliable, professional, motivated, positive, and enjoy working outdoors in all weather.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performs multiple daily foot patrols of all docks and upland facilities to ensure that facilities are safe and functional
  • Perform daily boat counts and vehicle parking checks
  • Provide customer service to Harbour users and members of the public
  • Collects fees for use of the public boat ramp, moorage, and all other services provided by THA
  • Checking and cleaning bathrooms, showers, laundry room on a daily basis
  • Cleaning garbage, sorting oil recycling, maintaining litter-free facilities
  • Performing maintenance projects- painting, small building projects, etc.
  • Ensures all harbour users comply with all Harbour Authority rules and regulations, and enforces rules and regulations when necessary
  • Enforces harbour policies in a professional manner
  • Other tasks and duties as required
Qualifications 
  • Able to perform extensive foot patrols in all weather conditions
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to problem solve and work independently as well as in a team
  • Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Possess exceptional customer service and conflict resolution skills
  • Marine industry experience is an asset
  • Maintenance experience is an asset
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license is an asset
  • Possess local accommodation prior to job start date is an asset

Required education: College or University-level education is preferred, but not required

Required language: English

How to Apply 

E-mail cover letter AND resume to tofharbour@gmail.com with “Wharfinger Application” in the subject line by Friday April 19th 2019 at 4pm.