Marine Surveyor (Casual On call)

About the Position

Marine Surveyor (Casual On call)

Burnaby, BC, Canada

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

Compensation: $39 to $40 per hour (Variable Hours - Casual Part time - Unionized position)

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Responsibilities

• Ship’s draft survey
• Barge draft survey
• Ship’s on/off hire survey
• Pre-purchase survey on ocean-going vessels
• Bunker surveys
• Inspection of ships’ hold for suitability with respect to cleanliness
• Ships hold cleaning consultant
• Inspection of any ship’s compartments
• Supervision of load and stowing of cargoes
• Loading and lashing of deck cargoes
• Grain stability
• Dead freight survey
• Draft limitation calculations
• Stevedore damage survey
• Dock damage survey
• Vessel damage survey
• P & I surveys
• Owner’s, Shipper’s Charter’s representative at loading/discharge
• Inspection of refrigerated compartments
• General cargo damage survey
• Marine consultant for Agents, Shippers or Terminals

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Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in conducting Marine surveys
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum of post-secondary education (College diploma or University degree)
• Canadian Foreign Going Master’s Certificate
• Capable of operating without being under close supervision
• Superior organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner
• Proficiency in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition
• Extended hours and shift work are required
• Ability to work well with others and independently
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure
• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies

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We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Unionized position with benefits

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About the Company

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.