Job Description

Mate, Minor

Alliford Bay

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Mate to serve as the ship’s Navigational Officer, supporting safe and efficient vessel operations while ensuring exceptional passenger service.

The Role

As a Mate, you will work closely with the Master to oversee deck department activities, including vessel navigation, passenger and vehicle operations, crew management, and safety drills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Standing watch on the bridge; navigating the vessel; checking all navigational equipment to ensure that is it all operational; Analyzing information and taking appropriate action; conveying vessel clearance procedures to the Master.

• Supervising the loading and discharge of vehicles and foot passengers, securing the vessel for traffic movement, positioning ramps, maintaining trim and drafts, conducting dangerous cargo inspections, and assisting passengers with special needs.

• Planning, directing, and organizing crew into watches; delegating vessel duties; conducting crew inspections; providing training; and handling disciplinary matters.

• Performing administrative duties including ordering and managing deck stores, ensuring vessel security, coordinating repair and maintenance of deck areas and equipment, investigating accidents, maintaining refit lists, and completing employee time sheets, mate’s logs, and various reports.

• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders; addressing passenger complaints.

• Leading and training crew in fire, safety, and boat drills; and responding effectively to emergency situations.

What you bring to the team

You are a skilled mariner who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about safety, leadership, and customer careThis position requires 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 May 17, 2026.Please ensure to upload any relevant certificates you currently hold during the application process.

"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.