Onboard Salish Sea vessels as Chief Mate, you are a leader of a skilled marine team who inspires and educates passengers from all over the world! You will be working with a team who is outgoing and passionate about sharing their knowledge of our BC coast and its wildlife. As Chief Mate, you are a part of the bridge crew. Together with the Master you are responsible for the protected operation of the vessel, it’s crew and passengers.

Working with the Master, you will be assisting with:
Operating the vessel in accordance with Transport Canada Standards, Transport Canada Shipping Act and it’s regulations
Maintaining vessel logs
Conducting crew drills as required by Transport Canada and company SOP's
Start up and shutdown of the vessel each working day
Ensuring the vessel is ready for the start of the next day
Working with the shore crew to provide our guests with the best possible experience
Operating in accordance with the Whale Watching Guidelines as set out by the PWWA
Assisting in the day to day maintenance of the vessel
Vessel refit to help prepare the vessels at the start of the season,



including Transport Canada safety inspections; assist with shutdown and winterizing vessels at the end of the season

Required Skills and Personal Attributes:
Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic Certificate
ROC-MC (VHF Radio License - Marine Commercial)
Marine Advanced First Aid
MED- STCW Basic Safety
MED - Survival Craft, other than fast rescue boats
MED - Advanced Firefighting
SEN Limited
Valid Marine Medical Certificate
Working knowledge of the PWWA Regulations
To be able to work in a team environment
Good interpersonal skills with passengers and crew
Ability to work on your feet for up to 12 hours
Previous experience in the whale watching industry and knowledge of local marine wildlife is considered a robust asset but not required
An understanding of electrical and mechanical systems including light marine diesel engines combined with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair small issues should they arise

📌 Chief Mate 150gt Victoria & Vancouver
🏢 Prince of Whales Whale Watching
📍 Victoria