SECOND OFFICER (LARGE) 

Saltery Bay

The Opportunity 

In this position you will stand a watch as the Navigating Officer of the vessel. You have Considerable knowledge of applicable navigating equipment and technique; international, federal and provincial regulations; and safety and emergency procedures, ship handling principles, stability, seamanship and deck maintenance. 

The Role 

Reporting to the Chief Officer, you will perform the following duties:  

• Acting as the Navigating Officer of the vessel by plotting course alterations; applying collision avoidance regulations; and ensuring the safe operation of the vessel with respect to buoyage systems, traffic lanes, radio procedures, and call-in points. 

• Assisting the Chief Officer with the loading and unloading of vehicles; conducting a pre-sailing safety check; providing weather and traffic information to the Master; and assisting the Master in clearing the vessel. 

• Supervising and coordinating the activities of the Quartermasters; and providing training. 

• Maintaining the wheelhouse by correcting charts and publications; checking and testing all navigational and wheelhouse equipment; reporting defective equipment to the Master; and ensuring logs are kept up-to-date. 

• Assisting the Chief Officer in leading, directing, and training the crew in fire, safety and boat drills; and responding to emergency situations. 

• Performing additional duties including self-orientation of new equipment; sounding alarms; making PA announcements; providing information and assistance to passengers and handling complaints; conducting pre-refit inventory; and completing a variety of reports. 

What you bring to the team 

You hold a valid Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal or higher and a Valid Seafarer’s Medical certificate.  

Join us! 

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by March 22, 2026. 

"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. 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.