4th CLASS ENGINEER
Swartz Bay

Casual

The Opportunity
In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and repairing engine room machinery, equipment, and spaces on board. You’ll work in a hands‑on environment where your expertise directly supports safe and reliable service.

As a casual officer with BC Ferries, you will be guaranteed a minimum of 15 days of work per month.

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Chief Engineer, you will:

Carry out pre-sailing routine; starts up main engines and/or engine room machinery; complete shipboard checks; and shut down engines and machinery at the end of day

Conduct watchkeeping duties including monitoring pressure levels, temperature levels, and condition of all equipment; maintains fuel, lube oil, air and water levels; takes samples; handles chemicals; cleans related filters; and checks all plumbing and electrical systems throughout the vessel

Observes and records information in engine room logs and daily workbook; completes inspection check-off lists, maintenance logs, battery logs and safety equipment inventory

Performs routine maintenance on all deck, engine room, catering machinery and equipment; troubleshoots and repairs mechanical breakdowns; and assists with the overhaul of major components

Oversees and assists in the transfer of fuel, lube oil and waste oil; takes soundings

Assists in the annual refit; test runs emergency generator, fire sprinkler, bilge and ballast pumps; ensures submersible bilge pump and compartment valves are working; services emergency escape breathing gear; controls stores and inventory; and trains Assistant Engineers

Cleans, washes and paints engine room equipment and spaces as required

Performs occasional tasks including servicing sewage system and purifiers; tests fuel injectors; and drains and cleans injector cooling tanks





Performs the duties of Junior Watchkeeper or Engine Room Assistant when required

Participates in fire and boat drills; and performs emergency duties as assigned

Provides orientation, guidance and informal training to other employees

Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time

What you bring to the team
Qualifications:

Transport Canada 4th Class Motor Certificate of Competency (CoC) or higher — or an equivalent CoC from a country recognized under a reciprocal agreement with Transport Canada

Valid Seafarer’s Medical

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to understand and create working diagrams that accurately explain system functions

Ability to diagnose basic technical problems in a logical manner and to initiate corrective action

Ability to identify inventory requirements, determine appropriate action, prioritize in accordance with project planning and operational requirements and apply maintenance schedules

Ability to respond in a calm and assertive manner in emergency situations

Ability to liaise with all shipboard departments to promote effective vessel operation

Ability to complete tasks in a safe, logical and timely manner

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to locate and comprehend technical and non-technical information, and communicate it in a concise manner to ensure understanding

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures





Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding environmental protection regulations (including Oil Spill Contingency and Hazardous Waste Management)

Knowledge of layout and operation of all ship systems, including but not limited to propulsion, electrical and piping, both ancillary and auxiliary

Knowledge of proper operation of communication equipment and radio protocol

Solid Team orientation

High level of self-motivation and initiative

Ability to work well under pressure

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Experience:

12 months experience on vessels over 300 tonnes

Join us!
"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC"

At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service, inclusion, and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes, you'll play an important role in connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.

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.

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📌 4th Class Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 BC Ferries
📍 British Columbia