Boatswain

Non-Commissioned Member | Full Time, Part TimeAs a member of the military, Boatswains are the seamanship specialists of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the ship's rigging, shipboard cargo handling equipment, boats and small craft.The range of their responsibilities and supervisory duties is wider than in most other seagoing occupations.
Their primary responsibilities are to:
Operate and maintain shipboard equipment associated with cargo handling and inter-ship transfers of personnel, fuel, and materiel while at seaOperate and maintain the ship's equipment for such tasks as anchoring, towing, launching and recovering boats, and surface rescue operationsOperate and navigate small craft in all watersPerform required tasks with ship's rigging and lifesaving equipmentOrganize the storage, training, maintenance and use of small arms, demolitions and ammunitionPrepare and lead demolitions operations in the naval environmentPlan, organize and direct ceremonial proceduresAssist and supervise deck crews in maintaining the ship and its equipmentCoordinate watch keeping duties at sea and in harbourWork environmentThe Boatswain is truly 'the professional sailor,' experiencing the unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea, such as open deck surfaces and a rotating shift or watch system.
Ashore, Boatswains normally work as instructors training other naval personnel.
Junior Boatswains spend time working outside their occupation performing general duties such as cleaning, painting, working in the cafeteria, standing sentry duty, storing the ship, and acting as members of the Naval Boarding Party.If you choose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base.
While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can't always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.
However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit.
Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part-time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base.
As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.
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