SECOND OFFICER/RELIEF CHIEF OFFICER
Horseshoe Bay
Casual
We are seeking a highly motivated, Second Officer, Relief Chief Officer to fill a regular position at Horseshoe Bay.
In this position you will stand a watch as the Navigating Officer of the vessel. You have Considerable knowledge of applicable navigating equipment and techniques; Considerable knowledge of Corporate policies and procedures applicable to the position; Considerable knowledge of international, federal and provincial regulations applicable to the position; Considerable knowledge of safety and emergency procedures; Considerable knowledge of ship handling principles, stability, seamanship and deck maintenance
As duties will vary depending on business requirements, a flexible attitude is essential. You are extremely safety-conscious. You hold a valid Chief Mate, Near Coastal Certificate or higher and 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 31, 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.
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.
