CHIEF ENGINEER – MAJOR

Nanaimo (Departure Bay and Duke Point)

Travel with Vessel Required

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Chief Engineer, Major in Nanaimo (Departure Bay and Duke Point). The successful applicant will be required to travel outside of Point of Assembly (Nanaimo) to support Coastal Class vessels. 

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Chief Engineer, you add value in the following key areas: 

• Ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the ships propulsion and power systems
• Monitoring, maintaining, and documenting the condition of the ships structure
• Planning, directing, and implementing regular emergency repairs and alterations and assisting the overall drydock and refit program
• Planning, directing, and organizing assignments of the watch crew to work on machinery that may alter the performance of the vessel
• Supervising a comprehensive vessel engineering maintenance program including inspecting the appearance, condition, and function of all onboard equipment
• Liaising with regulatory bodies regarding ship inspections and conducting engineering crew inspections to ensure awareness and compliance with regulatory company standards
• Making operational judgements based on mechanical capability and conditions
• Leading, directing and training crews and conducting regular drills in responding to fire, safety, confined spaces and evacuation drills and other emergency situations
• Assisting the Engineering Superintendent in developing and implementing safety, operational, and employee performance improvements and efficiencies
• Ensuring security compliance with the vessel security plan, applicable legislation, regulations, and company policy and procedures, conducting security equipment inspections and audits as required, and reporting and correcting deficiencies
• Performing other duties as required

 What you bring to the team

Education Requirements

• Transport Canada 1^st Class Motor Certificate of Competency
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of applications
• Completion of supervisory and business courses is considered an asset

 Work Experience

• Experience as a Chief Engineer or watch engineer in a position at the equivalent certification level
• Demonstrated supervisory experience

Competency Requirements

• Strong leadership demonstrated through reliable performance and positive Interactions with colleagues across the company
• A change agent driven to deliver outstanding results
• Ability to identify and analysis business Improvement opportunities that increase shareholder value
• Customer Service driven Individual
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, essential for leading and motivating a diverse workforce

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by September 7, 2025.

Additional information

The target salary range: $135,600 - $150,700 per annum.  The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

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At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.