Shuswap Marina is searching for an experienced, trained, and qualified Marine Service Technician. A minimum 10 years experience in the field, working on inboard/outboard motors, as well as outboards and inboards is required - we do not work on diesel engines. You must be hardworking, organized, diligent, and a good troubleshooter. You must be open to performing all tasks related to your job, including launching/hauling out boats, operating yard equipment to move the boats to the work area, and should be an experienced boat handler capable of maneouvering boats up to 30' in tight spaces. You will be responsible for reviewing workorders with the service manager, estimating time, and compiling parts lists for the completion of the work. You will be expected to provide maintenance schedules for our customers and perform preventative maintenance whenever possible. Current Mercruiser, Mercury and/or Yamaha certification is necessary. Volvo Penta certifications will be very helpful. Experience with surf boats and/or rebuilding sterndrives also necessary. This is a seasonal position with a 4 month layoff every season. We do whatever we can to keep our crew on as long as possible, and bring you back as early as we can in the Spring. Over the winter there is lots to do around here as there are many ski hills, and a huge snowmobiling community, and many areas to explore that way. We are a good local employer, with the majority of our staff having been here for 5 years or more. We are flexible, accommodating and easy to work with. We provide a benefits package to our loyal staff that has been with us for more than a year.



We are seeking a long term crew member who is willing to become an integral part of our close knit team, working together to make people's boating experience the best it can be!

There is a potential hiring bonus, plus the potential for accommodations ( Short term or longer term) to help you get established in our area should you be moving from somewhere else.

At this timeno international applications will be accepted unless you already have Canadian citizenship or Permanent residency in hand.

Responsibilities and Duties

Diagnose and repair most makes and models of marine engine including Mercruiser, Volvo, Mercury, Yamaha and inboards such as Indmar and Ilmor. Boats are from 15 - 30`.

Qualifications and Skills

Mercury, Mercruiser, Volvo, Yamaha certifications.

Benefits

We offer an extended health and perks package to all returning employees for their 2nd year with us. Plus other bonuses throughout the year.

Job Type: Full-time Seasonal

This is a great opportunity to work in a beautiful community, on fresh water boats! Make your move from the lower mainland, and have a better life for you and your family!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance

Application question(s):

- Are you capable of rebuilding stern drives?

Experience:

- Marine Mechanic: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)
- Volvo Penta Certification (preferred)
- Mercury/Mercruiser tickets (required)
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card (required)

Location:

- Blind Bay, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Marine Mechanic / Service Techician ( Drivers License Req ) (Canada)
🏢 Shuswap Marina
📍 Canada