4th CLASS ENGINEER
Swartz Bay
The Opportunity
You have an ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a safe and timely manner while monitoring and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and propulsion systems. You bring a wide scope of technical, interpersonal and leadership experience to a role central to the safe and efficient operation of the ship’s machinery and equipment, including all operating systems and services, and possess considerable knowledge of safe work practices.
What you bring to the team
The successful applicant is a passionate, innovative engineer who brings the technical, interpersonal and leadership skills as well as the experience required for safe and efficient management and operation of the ship’s machinery and equipment. You will be committed to the Company’s vision and values including safety, exceeding customer expectations and performance efficiency.
Interested applicants holding a Transport Canada 4th Class Motor certification or higher will be considered for this opportunity based on meeting the qualifications, experience and suitability requirements determined by the Company.
Join us!
If this sounds like your next great career move, please apply online by July 23, 2026.
"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC”
At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service, inclusion, and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes, you'll play an important role in connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.
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.
From our early beginnings with just two vessels operating on a single route, today we have grown to be one of the largest and most complex ferry systems in the world, with 37 vessels supporting 25 routes along 1,600 kilometres of coastline. From April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, our team of nearly 5,400 staff worked together to transport more people, vehicles, and goods than ever before. 22.6M passengers and 9.6M vehicles traveled with us on over 185K sailings — averaging more than 500 sailings per day. Our staff and crew are the heart of BC Ferries, every day they keep BC’s coast safe and moving.
