From our early beginnings with just two vessels operating on a single route, today we have grown to be one of the largest and most complex ferry systems in the world, with 37 vessels supporting 25 routes along 1,600 kilometres of coastline. From April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, our team of nearly 5,400 staff worked together to transport more people, vehicles, and goods than ever before. 22.6M passengers and 9.6M vehicles traveled with us on over 185K sailings — averaging…
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From our early beginnings with just two vessels operating on a single route, today we have grown to be one of the largest and most complex ferry systems in the world, with 37 vessels supporting 25 routes along 1,600 kilometres of coastline. From April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, our team of nearly 5,400 staff worked together to transport more people, vehicles, and goods than ever before. 22.6M passengers and 9.6M vehicles traveled with us on over 185K sailings — averaging more than 500 sailings per day. Our staff and crew are the heart of BC Ferries, every day they keep BC’s coast safe and moving.
LinkedIn followers
47,315
People associated on LinkedIn
2,515
Reported office locations
1321 Blanshard St, Victoria, British Columbia, CA
Business categories
Service Industry
Commercial
Ferry Service
Other recorded names
BC Ferries
Specialties
Transportation
Ferry Service
Travel
BC Travel
Tourism
Marine Transportation
Marine Safety
BC Vacations
Commercial Travel
and Ferry Vessels
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Reported total investment
1,554,781,113
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Candidates need STCW Basic Safety (MED A1 and MED B2) and Proficiency in Survival Craft (MED B1), plus a valid Seafarers' Medical Certificate. A Bridge Watch rating or higher is preferred, along with seamanship skills and the ability to climb ladders and handle lines.
Candidates need Marine Emergency Duties training (MED A1, B2 and B1), a valid Seafarers' Medical Certificate, and a working knowledge of safe work practices and seamanship. Physical ability to climb ladders, handle lines and move heavy objects is required.
Candidates need a Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate or higher, plus considerable technical, interpersonal and leadership experience. They should know safe work practices and be able to manage shipboard machinery and equipment.
Candidates need a Transport Canada 1st Class Motor Certificate of Competency, experience as a Chief Engineer or watch engineer, and proven supervisory experience. Strong leadership, communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are also required.
Candidates need Transport Canada marine certificates, a valid Seafarers' medical, and at least six months as a Senior Watchkeeping Officer within the last three years. They also need navigation, ship handling, stability and seamanship knowledge, plus clear English communication and computer skills.
Candidates need six months as a Senior Watchkeeping Officer within the last three years, with considerable knowledge of navigation, ship handling, stability and seamanship. They must hold Transport Canada certificates, pass a Seafarers' medical, and communicate clearly in English.
8+ YOECandidates need a mechanical or marine engineering degree and at least eight years of marine design, construction or repair experience, or a master's degree with equivalent experience. A P.Eng. or eligibility for EGBC registration, AutoCAD, and strong communication and project management skills are required.
2+ YOECandidates need a 3rd Class Motor Certificate or higher, a valid Seafarers Medical, and at least 2 years as a Chief Engineer or Senior Engineering Watchkeeper. Strong leadership, communication and repair-planning skills are needed.
5+ YOECandidates need a post-secondary education in business administration or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus at least five years of experience in safety management or a similar industry. They need project leadership experience, knowledge of BC and federal safety regulations, and strong communication and Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills.
1+ YOECandidates need one year of customer service experience, a Class 5 or 7N driver's licence with a clean ICBC driver's record, and the ability to work graveyard shifts and outdoors in all weather. Occupational First Aid Level 3 is preferred.
Forklift, Large trucks, Handheld radio, Rescue boat, Garbage compactor
Candidates need a degree in computer science, business or an IT-related field, or equivalent experience. BC Ferries wants extensive experience delivering enterprise applications, leading teams, running agile projects and communicating with business and executive stakeholders.
CRM, eBooking, eCommerce platforms, Payment processing systems
3+ YOE3+ MgmtCandidates need a post-secondary diploma in business administration or a related field and 3 to 5 years managing a passenger transportation terminal, preferably marine. They also need experience leading unionized and non-unionized teams, running large operating and capital budgets, and driving strategic change.
Leadership, Customer service, Process improvement, Employee relations, Reporting, Teamwork
Candidates need a Bridge Watch Rating CoC or higher, STCW Basic Safety (MED A1 and MED B2) and Proficiency in Survival Craft (MED B1). They must also hold a valid Seafarer's Medical Certificate, know safe seamanship, and be able to climb ladders, handle lines and lift heavy objects.
1+ YOEBC Ferries needs candidates with an associate's degree or post-graduate certificate in accounting, finance or business, plus 1 to 3 years of auditing or accounting experience. Advanced Excel skills, strong analytical ability and clear written and oral communication are required.
10+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's or associate degree in Business, Computer Science or a related field, 10 to 12 years of project management experience, and 2 to 4 years managing technology projects over $2 million. Strong financial, stakeholder and enterprise platform skills are required.
5+ YOECandidates need a degree or diploma in Business, HR, Organizational Development or a related field, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. They need 5+ years leading organizational change alongside project or program teams, plus strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Change management, ServiceNow, Relationship building, Communication skills, Process improvement, Computer technology
5+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree, five or more years of experience in IT vendor management and contract negotiation, and the ability to analyze complex contracts. Knowledge of enterprise IT vendors and privacy and security regulations is also required.
vendor management tools, IT service management frameworks
4+ YOECandidates need a four-year degree in a relevant engineering discipline with experience writing technical standards, or a two-year technologist accreditation with standards-writing experience. They need four to six years in a technical construction or engineering role, including one to three years writing standards, plus strong technical writing and communication skills.
10+ YOEBC Ferries needs candidates with 10+ years in business transformation or business analysis and 7+ years building executive-level materials. Strong facilitation, communication and the ability to bring structure to complex problems are essential.
ServiceNow, Procurement, Business analysis, Business processes, Strategic planning, Communication skills
1+ YOECandidates need one year of customer service experience and a Class 5 or 7N driver's licence with a clean ICBC driver record. They should be reliable, service-oriented and comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
7+ YOEBC Ferries needs a candidate with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering or a related technical field, and at least 7 years of material management in a complex operational or marine environment. Candidates should have experience on large capital projects, use of an EAM or CMMS system (Maximo preferred), and familiarity with marine engineering components and vendor coordination.
Candidates need a Transport Canada Second Class Motor certificate or higher, plus technical, interpersonal and leadership experience. Strong knowledge of safe work practices and a commitment to safety and customer service are expected.
3+ YOECandidates need adult education or instructional design training or relevant experience, at least three years in a Deck role and administrative experience. Strong communication, leadership and analytical skills are required, and a Deck Officer certificate is an asset.
1+ YOECandidates need one to three years of experience in a large computerized payroll or benefits environment, completion of Payroll Compliance and Payroll Fundamentals 1 from the National Payroll Institute, and advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills. Strong communication, attention to detail, confidentiality and analytical skills are also required.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, payroll system, benefits system, carrier systems