MASTER 

Prince Rupert

The opportunity 

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Master working out of Prince Rupert.  

As the senior leader aboard the vessel, the Master serves as the Company’s primary representative with overall command and operational accountability. The role ensures the safe, secure, and efficient transportation of passengers and vehicles in compliance with all regulatory requirements. The Master directs vessel operations, service delivery, and emergency preparedness, while leading, training, and managing all deck personnel. This position is also responsible for fiscal oversight, ensuring cost-effective operations and sound use of resources. 

The Role: 

• Overseeing the safe and efficient navigation of the vessel between ports, including berthing and unberthing operations 

• Making operational decisions based on weather, vessel traffic, and vessel condition 

• Overseeing a comprehensive vessel maintenance program, including cleaning, monitoring, and replacement of safety, fire, and bridge equipment, stores, publications, and certificates 

• Ensuring a high standard of customer service, including guidance and resolution of customer and employee issues, complaints, and grievances 

• Ensuring all written policies and procedures are current and that route performance records and vessel operations meet regulatory, certification, and audit requirements 

• Directing the Shipboard Management Team in the implementation of performance and operational improvements 

• Ensuring safe vessel operations in accordance with the Company Safety Management System and WorkSafeBC standards, including conducting regular emergency and passenger safety drills 

• Actively supporting the Company’s safety objectives by taking proactive measures to reduce accidents, injuries, and lost-time incidents 

• Providing overall direction and guidance to the Vessel Security Officer 

• Ensuring employee training programs are implemented across all phases of vessel operations and that crew members are familiar with policies and procedures 

• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, legislation, and company dress and appearance standards 

• Participating in investigations of incidents and internal inquiries 

• Taking corrective action and reporting equipment failures, damage, service interruptions, and incidents 

• Ensuring timely and effective communication across all watches, departments, and shore-based staff 

• Ensuring procedures are followed to safeguard against environmental pollution 

• Attending grievance meetings with the Union as the management representative, with authority to resolve individual grievances in consultation with Employee Relations 

• Attending job interviews for the Deck department and participating in hiring and promotion decisions 

• Ensuring effective orientation and familiarization procedures for deck department employees 

• Overseeing and conducting performance appraisals for deck department employees 

• Monitoring, coaching, and addressing employee performance, conduct, and attendance issues 

• Assisting in the development and career progression of deck employees 

• Implementing disciplinary and corrective actions for deck employees, up to and including termination 

• Assisting in the preparation of the deck budget and ensuring effective vessel financial administration 

• Monitoring the watch budget, controlling labour and non-labour expenditures, and explaining cost variances 

• Overseeing the accurate completion of employee time sheets 

• Taking timely preventative and corrective measures to ensure sound overall fiscal management of the vessel 

• Promoting high standards of mariner professionalism and positive employee relations at all times 

What you bring to the team 

Education/Academic Requirements: 

• Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency 

• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of computer programs 

• Training in business and leadership would be an asset 

Work Experience Requirements: 

• Experience as a Master of a large vessel 

• Successful BC Ferries route and vessel clearance 

Competency Requirements: 

• Strong leadership demonstrated through reliable performance and positive interaction with others in the company 

• An agent of change who is driven to ensure outstanding results 

• Ability to identify and analyze business improvement opportunities that increase shareholder value 

• Customer Service driven individual 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills - necessary for leading and motivating diverse workforce 

Join us! 

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by March  2, 2026. 

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. 

"We connect communities and customers to 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. BC Ferries supports 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.