Deckhand

BC Ferries; Langdale; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A maritime transportation company in British Columbia is seeking a Deckhand for casual employment in Langdale. The role involves ensuring safety and directing vehicle and passenger traffic on the vessel, performing maintenance duties, and responding effectively during emergencies. Ideal candidates should have Marine Emergency duties training and a valid Seafarers' Medical Certificate. Applications are due by May 31, 2026, and the company values equity and diversity in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to react safely during emergencies.
• Working knowledge of seamanship and ship operations.
• Ability to climb ladders and handle heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Direct vehicle and passenger traffic on the vessel.
• Communicate with vessels’ officers and ticketing staff.
• Patrol the vessel for safety hazards.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Emergency response

Safe work practices

Seamanship

Communication skills

Education

Marine Emergency duties training

Valid Seafarers' Medical Certificate

Job description

Job Description

DECKHAND

Langdale

Casual

The opportunity

We are seeking a customer-minded individual who plays a critical role in vessel operations and safety.

Reporting to the Mate, Deckhands are responsible for:

• Directing vehicle and foot passenger traffic on the vessel, and to and from shore to the vessel
• Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
• Checking propane tanks are shut off, and tagged
• Securing car decks and foot passenger gates prior to departure
• Carrying out under direction general ships’ husbandry, cleaning and maintenance duties of the interior and exterior of the vessel including but not limited to garbagepickup, cleaning mess rooms, stairwellsand interior windows; pushing,pullingand lifting heavy stores; chipping and scrapping surfaces; and painting
• Patrolling the vessel to watch for unusual situations, potential safetyhazardsand passenger compliance with regulations; standing fog,bridgeor anchorwatch; steeringthe vessel under the direction of a deck officer when serving as a quartermaster; and keeping a constant lookout for marine traffic and navigational hazards
• Performing additional duties as assigned which may include standby anchors during docking; participating in fire and boat drills; performing emergency duties; conducting checkoffs for self-contained breathing apparatus and firefighting; doing vehicle counts; assisting with annual refit and life raft exchange; spreading salt; splicing rope; taking inventory; and changing navigation lights

What you bring to the team

This position requires Marine Emergency dutiestraining – STCWBasic Safety (MED A1 and MED B2) and Proficiency in Survival Craft (MED B1). You have the ability to react in a safe and effective manner during an emergency and to direct and control vehicles and passengers. You have a working knowledge of safe work practices and seamanship and ability to climb ladders, handle ships’ lines and move heavy objects.

Preference may be shown to applicants with a Bridge Watch rating or higher certificate. Applicants must hold a valid Seafarers’ Medical Certificate.

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by May 31, 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.