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ship rigger

Posted on May 01, 2025 by Employer details Bytown Brigantine Inc

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*Company Overview* Bytown Brigantine Inc. is a renowned tall ship sail training organization dedicated to providing transformative adventure experiences for youth and adults. Established in 1984, we operate programs aboard our brigantines, Fair Jeanne and Black Jack, offering unique opportunities for personal growth and teamwork on the Ottawa River and the St. Lawrence Seaway/Great Lakes. BBI is happy to have been awarded Canada Summer Job Grants funding for ship riggers. All positions at Bytown Brigantine Inc. support sailing adventures for youth 12-18 and open many doors for your career and personal growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for experience maintaining and repairing a tall ship. *Summary* We are seeking a Rigger to join our team at Bytown Brigantine Inc. This role is essential in ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of our tall ships. As a Rigger, you will play a vital part in preparing our vessels for sailing, contributing to the enriching experiences we offer to our participants. *Location* Located in Ottawa Ontario, with travel to Brockville may be required during the month of May. *Responsibilities* Working with the Fleet Captain & Shipwright Supervisor, this person will assist with maintaining and preparing two tall ships sail training vessels along with their support vessels for the summer sailing program. *Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:* * Complete mechanical, carpentry, painting and other general labor tasks as directed by the Supervisor * Prepare for various Transport Canada inspections and other sailing requirements *Requirements* * Experience working with traditionally rigged sail training vessels or boats in general would be an asset * Experience with general carpentry, basic electrical, and plumbing would be an asset * Able to work at heights on ships and in scaffolding * Physically fit and capable of manual labour, including lifting * Creative problem-solver with an organized methodical approach to work * Able to work in a team and independently * Able to work patiently, accurately, and be safety conscious BBI, we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees, participants and volunteers feel included, valued, and heard. We believe that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to make better experiences for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. *Application: *We invite qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume demonstrating the skills and experience required for this position by email to: fairjeanne@tallshipsadventure.org. _Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All the applications will be kept for six months following the completion of the hiring process._ Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal Pay: $17.75-$20.00 per hour Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Experience: * General labour: 1 year (preferred) * Carpentry: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person