First Engineer 2nd Class S.P.

BC Ferries; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Ferries in Nanaimo seeks a First Engineer to join our on‑board engineering team. You will oversee shipboard machinery, supervise the crew, ensure safe operations and reliable services across our fleet.

This role requires demonstrated leadership, extensive technical experience and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Qualified candidates will hold Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate or higher and bring strong operational know‑how, teamwork, and a proactive approach to maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience in shipboard machinery and equipment management.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and efficient operation of shipboard machinery and systems.
• Lead the engineering team aboard vessel at Nanaimo terminals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot propulsion, auxiliary systems and services.

Skills

Leadership

Maritime Engineering

Safety Management

Transport Canada Second Class Motor证?

Job description

FIRST ENGINEER

Nanaimo

Regular

Working at BC Ferries as a member of our engineering team means you will help support our goal of building a more resilient service by increasing the capacity and interoperability of vessels across our fleet. We are more than a marine transportation company—we connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives.

As a First Engineer at our Nanaimo terminals, you will have the opportunity to be trained on some of our most technically advanced vessels. In this role, you bring extensive technical, interpersonal, and leadership experience to a position that is central to the safe and efficient operation of the ship’s machinery and equipment, including all operating systems and services. You also possess considerable knowledge of safe work practices.

The successful applicant is a passionate and innovative engineer who brings the technical expertise, leadership skills, and operational experience required for the safe and efficient management of shipboard machinery and equipment. You are committed to the Company’s vision and values, including safety, exceeding customer expectations, and operational excellence.

What You Bring to the Team

Interested applicants holding a Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate or higher may be considered for this opportunity, subject to meeting the qualifications, experience, and suitability requirements established by the Company.

Join Us!

"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.