2nd Class Marine Engineer

Bay-Ferries-Limited; Bay View; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Pension plan

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Bay Ferries Limited is seeking a 2nd Class Marine Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will assist in safe operation, maintenance, and compliance of propulsion and auxiliary systems on our vessels.

You will stand watches, monitor equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support environmental and ISM compliance. A strong safety focus and ability to work collaboratively across departments are essential.

Qualifications

• Second Class Motor Certificate of Competency (Transport Canada).
• Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate.
• Valid Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certification.
• Passenger Safety Management (PSM) certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid WHMIS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of propulsion and electrical systems.
• Stand engineering watches per company procedures and Transport Canada rules.
• Monitor machinery performance and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs using the planned system.
• Maintain engineering logs and operational documentation.
• Assist bunkering operations and environmental protection procedures.
• Respond to alarms, failures, and emergencies promptly.
• Ensure compliance with ISM Code and environmental standards.
• Participate in safety drills, meetings, and training.
• Provide guidance to junior engineering personnel as required.
• Collaborate with onboard departments for safe vessel operations.

Skills

Propulsion system operation

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

2nd Class Marine Engineer

Bay Ferries Limited (BFL) is a regional leader in thetransportation industry, specializing in providing reliable and efficient ferryservices. We are committed to safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. AtBFL, we prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture and offer ouremployees the chance to grow and develop in their careers. This position is afull time Excluded position with a day-for-day rotational work schedule (1 weekon/1 week off).

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Marine 2nd Engineer isresponsible for assisting in the safe, efficient, and reliable operation andmaintenance of the vessel's propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment,electrical systems. The successful candidate will contribute to maintainingoperational readiness while ensuring compliance with Transport Canadaregulations, Company policies, and the International Safety Management (ISM)Code.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistin the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the vessel'spropulsion, auxiliary, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Standengineering watches in accordance with Company procedures and TransportCanada regulations.
• Monitormachinery performance and troubleshoot equipment issues as required.
• Completepreventative maintenance and repairs using the Company's plannedmaintenance system.
• Maintainaccurate engineering logs, maintenance records, and operationaldocumentation.
• Assistwith bunkering operations and environmental protection procedures.
• Respondto machinery alarms, equipment failures, and emergency situations.
• Ensurecompliance with Company policies, Transport Canada regulations, ISM Coderequirements, and environmental standards.
• Promotea strong safety culture by participating in emergency drills, safetymeetings, and ongoing training.
• Provideguidance and support to junior engineering personnel as required.
• Workcollaboratively with all onboard departments to support safe and efficientvessel operations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a just-cause safety culture

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• TransportCanada Second Class Motor Certificate of Competency
• ValidTransport Canada Marine Medical Certificate
• ValidMarine Emergency Duties (MED) certification
• PassengerSafety Management (PSM) certification (or ability to obtain)
• ValidWHMIS certification
• Eligibilityto obtain all Company-required training and certifications

Why Join Bay Ferries Limited?

At Bay Ferries Limited, you'll become part of a dedicatedteam that values professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement. We offer:

• Competitivesalary
• Comprehensivebenefits package
• Pensionplan
• Professionaldevelopment and training opportunities
• Acollaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunitiesfor career advancement

Notice:

To work on Canadian ships, seafarers must be legally permitted to work inCanada (through citizenship or permanent residency).

Join us at BayFerries Limited and contribute to a team that values excellence, teamwork, andsafety.