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Description

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.
  
Overview
  
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
- Plan, organize, and conduct drill and ceremonies
- Assist and supervise deck crews in maintaining the ship and its equipment
- Operate light industrial equipment required for associated tasks
- Coordinate watch keeping duties at sea and in harbour

A successful candidate must meet all of the age, citizenship, and education requirements outlined below:
  
- Be 16-56 years of age (parental consent required under 18)
- Be a Canadian Citizen
- Must have completed grade 10 high school education

Pay and Benefits
  
The starting salary is $96.06 per day (a full day being 6 hrs or more) which increases with time employed and promotions.
  
Benefits include:
- University reimbursement program ($2000/year up to a max of $8000, no obligations of service after)
- Travel, quarters, and meals (during training or when employed short terms outside your local area)
- Flexible schedule