Chief Engineer, Major

BC Ferries; North Saanich; In loco; CAD 136.000 - 151.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

BC Ferries is seeking a Chief Engineer, Major for Swartz Bay. You will lead engineering operations, supervise watch teams, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across propulsion and power systems.

Key responsibilities include planning repairs, overseeing maintenance programs, coordinating with regulatory bodies, and directing drills and safety improvements while supporting the Engineering Superintendent in performance initiatives.

Competenze

• Must hold Transport Canada 1st Class Motor Certificate of Competency.
• 2nd Class may be considered at TC discretion.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite is expected.
• Supervisory or business courses are assets.

Mansioni

• Ensure safe, efficient operation of propulsion and power systems.
• Monitor, maintain and document condition of ship structure.
• Plan and implement regular emergency repairs and drydock activities.
• Direct watch crew assignments affecting vessel performance.
• Supervise vessel engineering maintenance and inspections.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies for ship inspections and standards compliance.
• Respond to emergencies and conduct drills (fire, safety, evacuation).
• Assist Engineering Superintendent with safety and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure vessel security plan compliance and perform related audits.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Operations planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team supervision

Formazione

Transport Canada 1st Class Motor Certificate of Competency

Transport Canada 2nd Class Motor Certificate of Competency may be considered

Supervisory and business courses asset

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

CHIEF ENGINEER – MAJOR

Swartz Bay

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Chief Engineer, Major at Swartz Bay.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Chief Engineer, you add value in the following key areas:

• Ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the ships propulsion and power systems
• Monitoring, maintaining, and documenting the condition of the ships structure
• Planning, directing, and implementing regular emergency repairs and alterations and assisting the overall drydock and refit program
• Planning, directing, and organizing assignments of the watch crew to work on machinery that may alter the performance of the vessel
• Supervising a comprehensive vessel engineering maintenance program including inspecting the appearance, condition, and function of all onboard equipment
• Liaising with regulatory bodies regarding ship inspections and conducting engineering crew inspections to ensure awareness and compliance with regulatory company standards
• Making operational judgements based on mechanical capability and conditions
• Leading, directing and training crews and conducting regular drills in responding to fire, safety, confined spaces and evacuation drills and other emergency situations
• Assisting the Engineering Superintendent in developing and implementing safety, operational, and employee performance improvements and efficiencies
• Ensuring security compliance with the vessel security plan, applicable legislation, regulations, and company policy and procedures, conducting security equipment inspections and audits as required, and reporting and correcting deficiencies
• Performing other duties as required

What you bring to the team

Education Requirements

• Transport Canada 1st Class Motor Certificate of Competency
• A Transport Canada 2nd Class Motor Certificate of Competency may be considered at the discretion of BC Ferries.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of applications
• Completion of supervisory and business courses is considered an asset

Work Experience

• Experience as a Chief Engineer or watch engineer in a position at the equivalent certification level
• Demonstrated supervisory experience

Competency Requirements

• Strong leadership demonstrated through reliable performance and positive Interactions with colleagues across the company
• A change agent driven to deliver outstanding results
• Ability to identify and analysis business Improvement opportunities that increase shareholder value
• Customer Service driven Individual
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, essential for leading and motivating a diverse workforce

Additional information

The target salary range: $135,600 - $150,700 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

"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.