Sea Vancouver is the #1 rated activity on TripAdvisor in Vancouver and we are in search of rock star captains to join our team for our busy 2023 season! Conducting multiple daily tours from our office on Granville Island, Vancouver aboard our 30ft twin engine Zodiac vessels with groups out and around Vancouver’s waters.
We pride ourselves on delivering the best, most exciting and safest tours to showcase the city of Vancouver, its surrounding waterways and its local wildlife daily with a group of captains.
What we offer
- $28 per hour + plus tips
- Ongoing and fully paid training
- Amazing experience and opportunity for career in tourism, maritime and boating
- Being part of the #1 rated activity in Vancouver and part of the Prince of Whales company
- Opportunity for advancement into Whale Watching and other roles
- A fun, exciting and highly rewarding work setting
Certification/Licenses recognized by Transport Canada required by applicants:
- Small Vessel Operational Proficiency (SVOP)
- Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS) OR Maritime Emergency Duties 3 (MED-A3)
- Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-M)
- Basic Marine First Aid or OFA level 2-3
What we require from applicants:
- To have ALL certifications and licenses required listed above
- Availability on weekends and stat-holidays
- Ability to work 10-hour days on your feet
- The utmost respect and regard for safety, adhering to local rules and regulations and qualified operation of the vessel
- The highest respect and ability to conduct yourself professionally with guests and in respect to the operation of our vessels
- Experience operating boats/water vessels professionally.
- Ability to confidently and effectively communicate information to diverse groups as a captain/guide
- Basic mechanical knowledge of boats and outboard engines.
- Experience in tour guiding, entertainment and customer service
- Must be willing and able to deal with outdoor work and weather conditions
- Ability to show leadership and make professional decisions independently whilst on tour as a captain/guide
- Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
Should you be successful
Our management and captain supervisor will provide extensive support and fully paid training for all applicants who are selected. We will take all successful applicants through paid rigorous training to ensure our captain/guides can provide the very best professional service to our customers and passengers.
📌 Sea Vancouver Zodiac Skipper
🏢 Prince of Whales Whale Watching
📍 Vancouver
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