Senior Engineer - Applicant Inventory

Various Locations

Qualified applicants will be considered for various roles within the engineering operations team.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make a difference on the water? BC Ferries is looking to connect with experienced marine engineering professionals who share our commitment to safety, service, and community.

We’re currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for future opportunities within our engineering operations team. If you hold a valid Transport Canada Third Class Motor Certificate of Competency (CoC) or higher — or an equivalent CoC from a country recognized under a reciprocal agreement with Transport Canada (Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, France, Georgia, Ireland, Jamaica, Norway, Philippines, UK, or Ukraine) AND you are legally entitled to work in Canada — we invite you to apply for future opportunities with us.

The Role

As a member of our shipboard crew, roles and responsibilities will vary depending on the position and the vessel. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Carrying out pre-sailing routine; starting-up main engines and/or Engine Room machinery; completing shipboard checks; and shutting down engines and machinery at the end-of-day.
• Conducting watchkeeping duties including monitoring pressure levels, temperature levels, and condition of all equipment; maintaining fuel, lube oil, air and water levels; taking samples; handling chemicals; cleaning related filters; and checking all plumbing and electrical systems throughout the vessel.
• Observing and recording information in Engine Room logs and daily workbook; completing inspection check-off lists, maintenance logs, battery logs and safety equipment inventory.
• Performing routine maintenance on all deck, engine room, catering machinery, and equipment; troubleshooting and repairing mechanical breakdowns; and assisting with the overhaul of major components.
• Overseeing and assisting in the transfer of fuel, lube oil, and waste oil; taking soundings.
• Assisting in the annual refit; test-running emergency generator, fire sprinkler, bilge and ballast pumps; ensuring submersible bilge pump and compartment valves are working; servicing emergency escape breathing gear; controlling stores and inventory; and training Assistant Engineers.
• Performing occasional tasks including servicing sewage system and purifiers; testing fuel injectors; and draining and cleaning injector cooling tanks.

What you bring to the team

• Transport Canada Third Class Motor Certificate of Competency (CoC) or higher — or an equivalent CoC from a country recognized under a reciprocal agreement with Transport Canada
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Strong technical expertise, leadership, and interpersonal skills essential for the safe and efficient operation and management of ship machinery and equipment
• Solid background managing a team of junior engineers fostering a culture of safety, respect, inclusion, and continual learning. Previous experience working and managing a team in a union based environment is considered an asset
• Commitment to BC Ferries’ core values: safety first, exceeding customer expectations, and operational efficiency

Join us!

Join our dedicated crews that help keep Coastal Communities Connected! Applicants to this posting who meet the required qualifications will be considered for future opportunities based on meeting the minimum job requirements. It is recommended that all applicants continue to monitor our careers page for future opportunities and to apply accordingly.

*Please ensure to upload any relevant certificates you currently hold during the application process*

"We connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives”

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 who meet the minimum job requirements will be contacted for further screening.