Junior Boat Maintenance Technician

Le Boat; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boating holiday provider in Canada is seeking a Junior Boat Maintenance Technician to prepare boats for the season. Responsibilities include maintaining fleet standards, performing minor repairs, and collaborating with the team. The ideal candidate should possess technical studies or relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for boating. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Access to group benefits

Referral program

Qualifications

• Technical studies or hands-on experience related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, water pumps, or HVAC repair.
• Strong desire to learn and enhance technical skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the fleet to ensure customer satisfaction and reliability.
• Ensure boats are in impeccable condition for presentation.
• Follow manufacturer maintenance schedules.
• Gain hands-on experience installing electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with Head Tech & Base Manager to prioritize tasks.
• Travel to off-site locations for emergency repairs.
• Participate in hauling, launching, and commissioning as required.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Technical learning

Fluent English

Valid driver's license

Education

Technical studies related to diesel engines

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity for Junior Technicians!

Are you looking for your first career step within mechanical or electrical technical knowledge within Tourism industry? Look no further! Le Boat, a proud member of Travelopia, invites you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.

Your Role: Junior Boat Maintenance Technician

As a valued member of the Le Boat team, you will play a pivotal role in preparing our boat yard for the upcoming season. Your responsibilities will include receiving boats, winter preparations, spring commissioning, fall hauling, and stocking the marine shop.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Maintain our fleet to the highest standards for customer satisfaction and reliability.
• Ensure boats are in impeccable condition for presentation.
• Follow manufacturer maintenance schedules.
• Gain hands‑on experience in installing electrical and mechanical equipment, including small fiberglass repairs (training provided).
• Collaborate closely with the Head Tech & Base Manager to efficiently prioritize tasks.
• Be ready to travel to off-site locations for emergency repairs.
• Participate in hauling/launching, commissioning, de‑commissioning, and gas dock operations as required.
• Take charge of mechanical maintenance/repairs on 36 and 45ft. fiberglass boats, handling technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane, and hydraulic connections.

What We Are Looking For:

Skills, Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications, And Training

• Technical studies or hands‑on experience related to diesel engines, hydraulic systems, water pumps, or HVAC repair and general maintenance.
• A strong desire to learn and enhance technical skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications and installation instructions.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work on‑site in Smith Falls and occasionally attend at Ottawa base.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Full eligibility to work in Canada.

Advantages:

• Previous experience in boat maintenance is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of marine diesels and proficient systems is a plus.
• Passion for boating and prior experience are welcomed.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience plus bonus depending on company performance and individual KPI's.
• Referral program.
• Access to Travelopia group benefits.
• Summer season: Apr - Oct ; (weekend work required)
• Duty Call out Technician is by Rota, could be required to cover the region.
• Winter season: Nov - Mar; occasionally as the marina is closed

Why Choose Le Boat?

Le Boat, part of the Travelopia group, is the world’s leading provider of self‑drive boating holidays, with over 55 years of experience. We offer an unforgettable holiday experience across Europe and Canada's inland waterways. Our fleet, crafted to suit all party sizes and budgets, requires no license or prior boating experience, making it accessible to everyone. With guests from around the globe, including North America, Germany, and France, Le Boat operates in 9 countries with France's Canal du Midi as the most famous and popular cruising ground. Join the market leader and become part of the No.1 provider of houseboat vacations in Europe and Canada! Le Boat offers you the opportunity to work with the world's largest fleet of luxury houseboats in the most breathtaking boating destinations. Your journey starts here - come aboard!