Deckhand

BC Ferries; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading maritime transportation provider is seeking a Deckhand to ensure vessel operations and passenger safety. Responsibilities include directing traffic, maintaining cleanliness, and performing emergency duties. Ideal candidates must hold a Seafarers' Medical Certificate and have training in marine emergency duties. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a vital transportation service connecting communities in the Metro Vancouver region. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Ability to react safely and effectively during emergencies.
• Proficiency in directing and controlling vehicles and passengers.
• Ability to climb ladders and handle ships’ lines.

Responsibilities

• Direct vehicle and foot passenger traffic.
• Communicate with officers and staff.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Patrol the vessel and watch for safety hazards.
• Assist with emergency and safety drills.

Skills

Customer service

Marine emergency duties training

Knowledge of safe work practices

Seamanship

Ability to handle heavy objects

Education

Valid Seafarers’ Medical Certificate

Bridge Watch rating or higher

Job description

Job Description

DECKHAND

Horseshoe Bay

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 garbage‑pickup, cleaning mess rooms, stairwells and interior windows; pushing, pulling and lifting heavy stores; chipping and scrapping surfaces; and painting
• Patrolling the vessel to watch for unusual situations, potential safety hazards and passenger compliance with regulations; standing fog, bridge or anchor watch; steering the 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 check‑offs 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 duties training – STCW Basic 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 January 02, 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.