Master, Minor

BC Ferries; Area B (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets); On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent ferry service provider is looking for a Master, Minor to navigate and oversee operational tasks on the vessel. This position requires strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a valid Master Mariner certificate. The successful candidate will manage crew duties, oversee safety protocols, and handle emergencies. Offering a dynamic work environment with a target salary of $9,707 per month, this role presents a valuable career opportunity in a vital service role.

Qualifications

• Passionate innovative leader with great communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and train crew effectively.
• Experience in handling emergencies and unusual occurrences.

Responsibilities

• Load, clear and navigate the vessel under various conditions.
• Ensure crew conducts duties per regulations.
• Complete logbooks and reports related to vessel administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Emergency handling

Customer service

Education

Valid Master Mariner or Master Mariner, Near Coastal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

MASTER, MINOR

Quadra

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Master, Minor position. We offer a unique working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. If you are a customer-focused, hard-working team player, BC Ferries has a career for you!

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Master, you will perform the following tasks:

• Loading, clearing and navigating the vessel in all types of weather and traffic.
• Supervising and ensuring that all members of the deck, engineering and catering crew conduct their duties in accordance with policy and procedure regulations.
• Handling emergencies or unusual occurrences; taking responsibility for making on-the-spot decisions which safeguard the best interest of the vessel, passengers, crew and BC Ferries.
• Reviewing, noting and updating new information pertaining to Statutory Regulations and Corporate policies and procedures.
• Completing logbooks, approving timesheets and various other forms, reports and correspondence associated with the administration of the vessel; and conducting vessel inspections.
• Leading, directing, and training crew in fire, safety and boat drills and responding to emergency situations; handling passenger complaints.

What you bring to the team

You are a passionate, innovative leader with the ability to communicate and liaise cooperatively with shipboard personnel and other BC Ferries departments. You are computer literate and have clear, concise English communication skills. The successful candidate will hold a valid Master Mariner or Master Mariner, Near Coastal certificate. In addition, a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite would be an asset.

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by December 18, 2025.

Additional information

The target salary range: $9,707.00 per month. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity.

"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.