{"id":9699,"date":"2024-08-20T10:57:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T14:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.groupocean.com\/?page_id=9699"},"modified":"2024-08-20T11:03:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T15:03:53","slug":"ocean-ambassador-program-pierre-luc-poulin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.groupocean.com\/en\/ocean-ambassador-program-pierre-luc-poulin\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean Ambassador Program - Pierre-Luc Poulin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Meet Pierre-Luc Poulin, Deckhand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Role <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Deckhand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Group Business Unit<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Towing and Navigation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With Ocean for 1 year<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What is your current role at Ocean Group?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am a deckhand based in Montreal where I am mainly responsible for the maintenance of our tugs and helping to keep the daily operations running smoothly. I am also available to go out on a tug when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you tell us about your career before joining Ocean Group?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before joining Ocean Group, I had only one career as an Olympic sprint kayaker. I had the honour of representing Canada in seven World Championships and two Olympic Games. When I started thinking about my career after sports, I was naturally drawn to the marine industry. I always knew I wanted to be part of an environment where I could combine sports and work. I wanted freedom and to be close to the water in my daily life. When I discovered Ocean Group, I saw a perfect opportunity to make this project a reality. The organization supported my participation in the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Games, allowing me to pursue my athletic ambitions while starting a new career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you share with us a highlight of your career at Ocean Group?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of my career with Ocean Group took place in January 2024. We left Montreal to tow the BBC Georgia to Cap-Chat. On the way back, we towed the Maisonneuve 2 back to Montreal. The life on board, the close collaboration with the crew, and the lessons learned during this trip made a very good impression on me. But beyond the marine operations, what touched me the most was the support of the entire company when I was involved in the 2024 Olympic Games. Seeing all my colleagues pulling together to wish me luck showed me what a big family Ocean Group is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you think your work impacts the team and the company as a whole?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Just as it takes a village to raise an Olympic athlete, it takes a big family to drive a company like Ocean Group. I firmly believe that every employee plays a key role in our collective success. As a deckhand, I always give 100% to contribute to the efficiency of the team. It's just another gear that keeps us moving in the right direction! The concepts of teamwork and mutual support have always been a priority for me as an athlete, and I try to apply these values to my daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your short- and long-term career goals at Ocean Group?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I see a bright future for myself at Ocean Group. I quickly developed a passion for the maritime industry from the moment I joined the company. This is why I have started preparing for my exams with Transport Canada to become a Captain. My goal is to obtain a 150-ton certificate by the end of 2025. After that, sailing hours and internal opportunities will guide my career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Pierre-Luc on social media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n