Master, Intermediate

BC Ferries; Saltery Bay; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Ferries is seeking a Master for its operations in Saltery Bay. The successful candidate will lead safety and crew management aboard, ensuring smooth vessel operations and compliance with maritime regulations. A strong customer service focus and proven leadership skills are critical for this position. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience and knowledge, promoting diversity and equity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Transport Canada Master’s Certification.
• Experience as Chief Officer or Master of a vessel over 350 GRT.
• Computer proficient with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shipboard management team and ensure safety.
• Oversee vessel operations including navigation and compliance.
• Train crew in fire, safety and emergency drills.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Regulatory Compliance

Crew Supervision

Navigation

Education

Transport Canada-approved Master’s Certification (Near Coastal or Master Mariner)

Tools

Current software programs

Job description

Job Description

MASTER, INTERMEDIATE

Saltery Bay

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Master in Saltery Bay.

As Master, you lead the shipboard management team and are responsible for safety; departmental leadership; crew supervision and a strong customer service focus. The Master ensures efficient vessel operations, including navigation, route and ship management, regulatory compliance; maintaining operational records and logs, and supporting the business performance of the vessel. The Master oversees crew training in fire, safety and boat drills, ensure that safety equipment is operational and provide leadership in emergency situations.

As an Excluded Master, you:

• ensure regulatory compliance with a high level of importance on overall safety;
• hold a Transport Canada-approved Master’s Certification (Near Coastal or Master Mariner);
• have suitable working experience as a Chief Officer or Master of a vessel over 350 GRT including management of the activities of deck and shipboard employees;
• act as an on-watch management representative for the Company;
• are computer proficient with a good working knowledge of current software programs;
• are an innovative leader with a strong focus on customer service and Company objectives; and
• Ensure high standards of mariner professionalism and employee relations at all times.

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by July 29, 2025.

Additional information

The target salary range: $131,700 - $146,300 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.