Boat and cable ferry operators and related

NOC

75210

- Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations

operate lock gates and bridges along canal systems, or operate cable ferries and ferry terminals, or operate small watercraft to transport passengers or freight.

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Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This unit group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Lock equipment operators

Operate telecommunication equipment or use portable loudspeakers to direct movements of vessels in lock area

Operate controls to open or close lock gates

Operate controls to raise, lower or turn bridges

Observe progress of vessels passing through locks.

Cable ferry operators

Signal passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark

Operate cable ferry across narrow waterway

Perform routine maintenance and repairs to engine, cables and winches.

Ferry terminal workers

Operate controls to adjust landing bridge, position or remove gangplank, open or close doors and gates, and secure or remove docking devices

Signal passengers and motor vehicles to embark and disembark

May collect tickets or fares from passengers.

Boat operators

Operate motorboats, launches, small ferry boats and other similar vessels to transport passengers or freight

Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, derricks, fire extinguishers and life preservers

May perform other duties, such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbours, patrolling beaches and measuring depth of water.

Also Known As

bridgemaster
cable ferry operator
canal lock operator
charter boat operator
ferry terminal worker

launch master

linesman/woman - canal lock system

loading bridge operator

lockmaster

motorboat operator

scow captain

sightseeing boat operator

small craft operator

water taxi operator

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Some secondary school education is usually required.

On-the-job training is provided.

Master, Master Limited or Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) Certificate, issued by Transport Canada, is required for boat operators.

Marine Emergency Duties (MED) training is required for boat operators and crew members.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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11.8%

Female

88.2%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

0.0%

25-34

0.0%

35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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29.4%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

41.2%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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58.8%

Transportation and warehousing

N/A

41.2%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

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Southeast

82.40%

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

N/A

Southeast

$64,000

Southwest

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Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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