Stevedores North Sydney
Requisition ID: 1577
Location: North Sydney, NS
Hourly Assessment Rate: $ 19.097
Hourly Rate 1: $28.848 (First 1440 hours of compensated service after completion of assessment period)
Hourly Rate : $32.782
Application Closing Date: 03/17/2026
Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Atlantic Time
Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence.
Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Stevedores to work with our Terminal Operations department, located in North Sydney, NS. These positions are spare and relief and candidates can expect towork on an on-call basis. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore shifts could bedays, evenings, backshifts with coverage also being required on weekends and holidays.
Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application.
As a Stevedore with Marine Atlantic, you will be responsible for:
• Working diligently to promote a safe working environment
• Mooring and unmooring of vessels
• Directing passenger and commercial vehicles on and off vessel in a safe manner
• Lashing/unlashing of commercial vehicles as directed using safe and proper techniques
• Spotting passenger and commercial vehicles, drop trailers and forklift operations
• Operating forklift to unload and load garbage and freight
• Building and ground maintenance including, but not limited to, snow and ice control, mowing/trimming grass, keeping docks clean and
clear of debris and cleaning of buildings, passenger walkways and parking lot
• Assisting in the accomplishment of Company objectives by performing other related duties as required
What qualifications do I need to be considered for this opportunity?
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
• Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to lift, handle and carry heavy objects up to 22.3 kg
• Must be able to deal with the general public in a professional manner displaying good customer service skills and a positive attitude
• Candidates should live within commuting distance from the terminal
Asset Qualifications:
• Possession of a valid Class 1 Driver’s License
• Knowledge of policies and government regulations concerning safety, security, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS, etc
• Possession of a Forklift Certificate, Flagman’s Certificate, and/or Air Brakes Endorsement
Why work for the Marine Atlantic team?
As part of the Marine Atlantic team, you will participate in a variety of ongoing training programs and development opportunities to navigate your career and chart your course for success. We provide a positive and inclusive work culture that is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Some benefits of working with Marine Atlantic include competitive salaries, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health benefit packages, and professional development opportunities. Come experience the pride of working with an organization with newly constructed and revitalized infrastructure that has positioned itself for the future.
Safety Sensitive Position
This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the provisions of Marine Atlantic’s Drug and Alcohol Policy which includes, but not limited to pre-employment testing. We have a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs.
Additional Information
Marine Atlantic is a Federal Crown Corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada.
At Marine Atlantic, we are dedicated to building and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, where all employees and customers feel welcomed, valued, and respected.
Marine Atlantic invites applications from all qualified candidates and hires based on merit. We are committed to the principles of equitable employment for all and strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your cover letter, resume or application.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format or to discuss alternate ways of completing the online application, please contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at careers-carrieres@ma.ca.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, contact the Marine Atlantic Human Resources Department, in confidence, at careers-carrieres@ma.ca.
Marine Atlantic respectfully acknowledges that we operate in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq peoples, and on the island of Ktaqmkuk, the unceded traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq peoples. We also acknowledge Labrador as the traditional ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut.