Base Pay $41.89 / Hour
Employee Type Full-time
Required Degree High school
Travel 20%

Make a Meaningful Impact on the Coast

At Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), our work matters. We help protect B.C.’s coast through marine spill preparedness, response, and training. When you join WCMRC, you become part of a team committed to environmental protection, operational readiness, and reducing risk for coastal communities and the marine environment.

We value diverse perspectives, mutual respect, and meaningful work. If you are looking for a purpose-driven role, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

The deckhand role is responsible for providing safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects, maintaining spill response equipment to ensure all equipment is operational and response-ready at all times, and ensuring that all activities are carried out with due regard to personal safety, the safety of others, and in line with company policies and procedures.

This full-time position is based in Nanaimo and operates on a four-day, 10-hour schedule, with a 6.30am start time. The workweek is either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday. As this is an emergency response position, employees must be available to travel on short notice and may be required to work away from home for extended periods in support of spill response operations, training, exercises, and preparedness activities. Work schedules may be adjusted as operational requirements dictate, including extended hours, weekends, and statutory holidays.

Principal Accountabilities

Provide safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects.





Act as a Deckhand on Spill Response Vessels

Act as Master of small vessels

Maintain spill response equipment to ensure all equipment is operational and response-ready at all times

Complete assigned work orders, vessel runs, annual equipment refits, vessel dry docking, and assist with regulatory inspections, i.e. Transport Canada Vessel Inspections and Class Inspections

Conduct inventory checks of warehouse, vessels and trailers

Provide training to our current hires/ casuals/ contractors

Work on project teams and committees

Lead and supervise small teams

Compliance with Canada Labour Code and Canada Shipping Act during spill and non-spill activities

Interact positively with the public and other stakeholders

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

Completion of a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be physically fit for work at sea in calm and rough waters

Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50lbs on a regular basis

Must be willing and able to work outdoors under inclement weather

Must posses a valid passport

Eligibility to travel to the United States

Previous experience with marine and small power equipment maintenance an asset

Class 1 driver’s license or an endorsement 20 (heavy trailer) an asset

Marine Emergency Duties certificate an asset





Marine Medical Certificate an asset**

Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) an asset

Small Vessel Machinery Operator (SVMO) an asset

Radio Operators Certificate (ROC-M) an asset

Working knowledge of local coastlines, and emergency response training and/or experience an asset.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Collaborative team player who thrives on coordinating and interacting with multiple people on multiple projects, and who is able to manage shifting priorities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong leadership skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Dependable and organized.

Summary
WCMRC offers meaningful work in a collaborative, safety-focused environment where employees support marine spill preparedness, response readiness, and protection of B.C.’s coast. Employees may also be eligible for role-specific rewards, supports, and development opportunities, as outlined below:

Training and development opportunities, including role-specific learning, certifications, and approved professional development support.

Purpose-driven work that supports coastal protection and emergency response readiness.

A respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace that values different experiences and perspectives.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to support your participation.

We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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