Barge Operator Jobs

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, ON the RUN, Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, Sparlings Propane, Elbow River Marketing and Parkland Refining.
We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.
Position Title: Barge Operator
Team and Location: Commercial - Coal Harbour, BC & Richmond Marina
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Territory Manager, this position is responsible for refueling boats and ensuring a clean and safe worksite for all employees and customers. Weekend work and/or on-call is required to ensure our customers are serviced in a timely matter. As this position functions in a highly customer focused environment all persons are expected to perform their job duties in a professional manner and adhere to our company values. This role will be expected to be at more than one Marina on a weekly basis, reliable transportation is required. Shift work will be required.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts daily/monthly site inspection(s) as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Maintains an inventory of fuel tanks.
• Process customer payments, invoicing, account inquiries and bank deposits.
• Manage lubes inventory and lube customer requests.
• Work safely, always.
• Answering calls and directing queries to appropriate staff.
• Inspects fuel tanks to ensure proper working condition.
• Provide back-up for card lock duties: cleaning pumps; pick up garbage; changing nozzles.
• Summer and winter yard facility maintenance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous WHMIS, Dangerous Goods and Spill Response training an asset.
• Point-of-sale systems experience would be an asset.
• A recreational boating license (PCL) would be an asset.
• Time management skills and the ability work with others as well as unsupervised.
• The site is a 24/7/365 site – Ability to work shift work and weekends is a must. The shift for this role is 4 days/week, 10 hour shifts. Friday - Monday, 6 am - 4 pm or 7:30 am - 6 pm.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced changing environment and excellent organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• The ability to apply safety skills to any situation.
• Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work varied shifts. Role will float between Marina's for shift coverage as required.
• The ability to apply good common sense and safety skills to any situation
• Experience with internal billing system applications is considered an asset.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs as needed.

We Offer:

• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visa.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close when a successful candidate is found or on February 16, 2023.
Commercial Brand: Columbia Fuels.