Marine Technician

(Job Number: 63-26)

Department: Owen Sound
Campus:Owen Sound
Classification: Support Staff
Posting Date:May 15, 2026
Salary Range:PB: G - $34.60 (start rate) to $39.93 (4-year rate)
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week
Status: Contract (Appendix D)
Effective Date: ASAP – September 10, 2027

THIS IS A TEMPORARY REPLACEMENT POSITION FOR A BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEE. Terms and conditions of employment are as outlined in the Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supporting multiple marine training facilities (Fire Training Facility, Town dock, pool) to deliver contract-training programs to the marine industry. This includes oversight for daily operations and general maintenance at all locations; technical and safety specialist support for machinery, equipment and tools; monitoring inventory and ordering/purchasing supplies or equipment as needed; assisting trainers to develop appropriate training scenarios; assisting Part time Trainers and students through demonstration and orientation of specialized equipment; and the setup and dismantling of equipment for all training sessions at all locations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Facility maintenance and operations:
  • Setting up and tear down of equipment in preparation of trainer’s arrival and training sessions
  • Reviewing of safety checklist with all staff prior to training exercises and escalating potential safety issues to Part time Trainers
  • Assisting in the demonstration of proper usage of safety gear (i.e. SCBA masks), refill SCBA air tanks
  • coordinate the refilling of all Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical and water fire extinguishers nightly to ensure they are ready for training sessions the following morning
  • Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of equipment. Source and order parts, inventory and new equipment.
  • Exploring and recommending purchase of capital equipment, provide input into facility layout & location of equipment.
• Owen Sound Harbour Safety Specialist:
  • Setting up of equipment in preparation of trainer’s arrival and training sessions
  • Reviewing of safety checklist with all staff prior to training exercises and escalating potential safety issues to Part time Trainers
  • Assisting in the demonstration of activities ie. Safe life raft usage
  • Preparing and tear down of all equipment following training sessions
  • Maintaining lifeboat, rescue boat and life rafts
• Pool Safety Specialist:
  • Setting up of equipment in preparation of trainer’s arrival and classes
  • Reviewing of safety checklist with all staff prior to training exercises and escalating potential safety issues to Part time Trainers
  • Assisting in the demonstration of pool activities, monitoring student activity with life rafts etc.
  • Tearing down of all equipment following classes
  • Deflating and repacking all life rafts and coordinate the refilling Carbon dioxide cylinders to ensure they are ready for next training session
• Other:
  • Acting as the safety specialist during safety sessions
  • Generally maintaining the Centre for Marine Training & Researc
  • Assisting with inventory control by monitoring inventory levels and ordering replenishment of stock items
  • Representing CMTR
  • Monitoring students in the safe use of equipment and ensure all safety standards are being followed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully completed a marine emergency duties certificate, NFPA Pre-Service Firefighter certificate or post-secondary certification in paramedic services
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of power or marine engineering OR firefighting, paramedic or related OR in a marine emergency duties environment
• Familiarity with Transport Canada publications, equipment manuals, SOP, SOLAS, and NFPA regulations would be considered an asset
• Experience maintaining a wide variety of marine / fire safety equipment
• Experience in training and demonstrating others on the use of specialized equipment
• Experience in ordering supplies and inventory management
• Basic computer skills using the MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Awareness of health and safety rules and regulations
• Demonstrated planning, coordinating and time management skills
• Proven analytical, critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel ad well as work non-traditional hours

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is not eligible for Flex Work and will be an on-campus position with no option for remote work.

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 p.m. on May 29, 2026. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.