Crewing Advisor

BC Ferries; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company is seeking a Crewing Advisor in Nanaimo to develop and manage operational schedules while working closely with crew schedulers. The ideal candidate should have post-secondary education and experience in a complex, unionized environment. Key responsibilities include managing leave requests and planning schedules to optimize operational efficiency. The company values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of office experience in a complex unionized environment.
• Experience with BCFS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops long and short-term schedules for operational requirements.
• Manages leave requests for all employees.
• Works closely with crew schedulers to meet operational needs.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)

Experience in staff scheduling systems

Strong analytical skills

Education

Post-Secondary education in a related field

Job description

Job Description

CREWING ADVISOR

Nanaimo

The opportunity

We are searching for a Crewing Advisor to join the Scheduling Services Team in Nanaimo. You will develop both long term and short-term schedules to meet operational requirements and Company objectives in accordance with operational policies, the collective agreement and regulatory requirements for vessels and shore positions.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Scheduling Services, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Identifies both short term and seasonal resource requirements based on trends and analysis provided by the Crewing Analyst.
• Participates in plans that foster team success by reviewing and correcting processes to ensure optimal crewing practices are put in place.
• Analyses, plans, implements and schedules vacation programs, ASTO and other planned and unplanned leave entitlements.
• Manages leave request for all employees.
• Works closely with crew schedulers to meet operational needs.
• Works with Crewing Officer on high level analysis of methods to be used to optimize employee assignment methods, crew profiles and recommends changes to achieve improvements and maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Participates in and may be a member of the Route Management teams.
• Works with People Experience on employee movements in/out of job postings, long-term placements, term certain, relocation, promotion/demotion timing, etc.

What you bring to the team

You have a Post-Secondary education in a related field of a suitable combination of education and experience. You have a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs – emphasis on use of Excel spreadsheets and 3-5 years office experience preferably in a complex unionized environment.

Experience with staff scheduling systems and training in BCFS systems is considered an asset.

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by December 14, 2025.

Additional information

The target salary range: $64,600-$80,700 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 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.