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Description

HMCS UNICORN is Saskatoon's Naval Reserve Division, offering part-time and full-time summer employment as part of the Royal Canadian Navy. We provide an excellent opportunity for students looking to supplement their income during the school year. We work one night per week and one Saturday per month, September through April. We offer full time employment opportunities during the summer months, May through August, depending on ones availability. Join the Naval Reserve if you have an interest in the marine environment, pride yourself as a Canadian, want to contribute to your community, and most of all, have a fun and unique experience! There is also no minimum obligation of service to the Naval Reserve.

Boatswains are the seamanship specialists of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). They are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the ships rigging, shipboard cargo handling equipment, boats and small crafts.

The Boatswains range of responsibilities and supervisory duties is wider than in most other sea occupations. Their primary responsibilities are to:
- Operate and maintain shipboard equipment associated with cargo handling and inter-ship personnel, fuel, and materiel transfer at sea
- Operate and maintain a ships anchor and cable equipment for such tasks as towing, launch, and recovery of boats and rescue operations
- Operate and navigate small crafts in enclosed waters
- Perform required tasks with a ships rigging, rope work, and lifesaving equipment
- Organize the storage, training, and use of small arms, demolitions, and ammunition

Qualifications
- Be 16-56 years of age (parental consent required under 18)
- Be a Canadian Citizen
- Completed grade 10 high school education

Benefits include:
- University reimbursement program ($2000/year up to a max of $8000, no obligations of service after)
- Travel opportunity across Canada
- Flexible schedule