Deckhand

DECKHAND   Horseshoe Bay Casual   The opportunity   We are seeking a customer-minded individual who plays a critical role in vessel operations and safety.   Reporting to the  Mate , Deckhands are responsible for:    Directing vehicle and foot passenger traffic on the vessel, and to and from shore to the vessel   Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff   Checking propane tanks are shut off, and tagged   Securing car decks and foot passenger gates prior to departure   Carrying out under direction general ships’ husbandry, cleaning and maintenance duties of the interi or and exterior of the vessel i ncluding but not limited to garbage  pickup , cleaning mess rooms,  stairwells  and interior windows; pushing,  pu lling  and lifting heavy stores;  c hipping and scrapping surfaces; and painting   Patrolling the vessel to watch for unusual situations, potential safety  hazards  and passenger compliance with regulations; standing fog,  bridge  or anchor  watch; steering  the vessel under the direction of a deck officer when serving as a quartermaster; and keeping a constant lookout for marine traffic and navigational hazards   Per forming  additional  duties as assigned which may include standby anchors during docking ;  p articipating  in fire and boat drills;  p er forming emergency duties;  c onducting  checkoffs  for self-contained breathing apparatus and  firefighting ; doing vehicle counts;  assisting  with annual refit and life raft exchange; spreading salt; splicing rope; taking inventory; and changing navigation lights     What you bring to the team   This position requires Marine Emergency duties  training – STCW  Basic Safety (MED A1 and MED B2) and  Proficiency in  Survival Craft (MED B1 ). You have the ability  to react in a safe and effect ive manner during an emergency and  to direct and  control vehicles and passengers. You have a  working knowledge of saf e work practices and seamanship  and ability to climb ladders, handle ships’  lines and move heavy objects.    Preference may be shown to applicants with a Bridge Watch rating or higher certificate. Applicants must hold a valid Seafarers’ Medical Certificate.   Join us!   If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by May 31, 2026 .   Please ensure to upload any relevant certificates you  currently hold  during the application process.     "We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives”   At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety,  service  and satisfaction.  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 refle ct our ever-changing workplace.   We appreciate the interest of all applicants;  however,  only those selected for an interview will be contacted.