Lead deck operations for BC Ferries as a skilled Mate and Relief Master supporting coastal service from Crofton. Apply ship handling, navigation, and crew leadership expertise.

This Mate/Relief Master serves as Executive Officer for deck department activities and acts as Master, Large Vessel when required. The position plans and organizes crew, delegates vessel duties, and provides training and performance feedback. It also supports deck safety, security, maintenance, and crew administration.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct deck department activities as Executive Officer
- Act as Master, Large Vessel when required
- Plan, direct, and organize crew assignments
- Delegate vessel duties and provide performance feedback
- Perform deck safety and security administration

Requirements:

- Six months Senior Watchkeeping Officer experience within three years
- Knowledge of navigation equipment and techniques
- Understanding of ship handling, stability, and seamanship
- Computer literacy and explicit English communication skills
- Required Transport Canada certificates and Seafarers’ medical

Bring marine leadership, navigation knowledge, and deck management capability to BC Ferries’ coastal operations as Mate/Relief Master.

📌 Relief Master Marine Operations (Canada)
🏢 BC Ferries
📍 Canada