Posted 5 days ago
ASTO Mate Relief Master
@ BC Ferries
Crofton, British Columbia
Overview
BC Ferries is hiring a Mate/Relief Master for its ASTO relief pool, based in Crofton, to support coastal operations. The role serves as ship's Executive Officer, directs deck department activities, and acts as Master of a large vessel when required. Applications with a cover letter and resume are due by November 16, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Executive Officer and direct deck department activities
- Act as Master, Large Vessel when required
- Plan, organize and delegate crew duties
- Provide crew training and performance feedback
- Handle deck safety, security and maintenance administration
Requirements summary:
- Six months as Senior Watchkeeping Officer in last three years
- Transport Canada certificates
- Valid Seafarers' medical
- Knowledge of navigation, ship handling and stability
- Clear English communication
- Microsoft Office an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Transport Canada certificates, Seafarers' medical |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
BC Ferries
Saved company profile
Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.
Our crews are ready to welcome you on board. Check out our travel tips for a smooth journey.
Full company description
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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,554,781,113
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Maritime Transportation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | TransportationFerry ServiceTravelBC TravelTourismMarine TransportationMarine SafetyBC VacationsCommercial Traveland Ferry Vessels |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
| View page |
MATE, RELIEF MASTER
Annual Schedule Time Off (ASTO)
Crofton
The Opportunity
BC Ferries requires a skilled, professional Mate/Relief Master to support BC coastal operations. We offer a unique working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. If you are a customer-focused, hard-working team player who embraces a cohesive working environment, BC Ferries has a career for you!
What you bring to the team
You are a passionate, innovative, leader with an ability to communicate and liaise cooperatively with shipboard personnel and other BCFS departments. You serve as the ship’s Executive Officer in the conduct of deck department activities and act as Master, Large Vessel when required. You plan, direct, and organize crew, delegate vessel duties, and provide regular training and performance feedback. In addition, you perform various administrative duties relating to deck safety, security, maintenance, and crew. You possess considerable knowledge of applicable navigating equipment and techniques, ship handling principles, stability, seamanship, and deck maintenance. Your background includes six months experience as a Senior Watchkeeping Officer within the last three years.
You are computer literate and have clear, concise, English communication skills. A familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite would be an asset. The successful candidate will hold the necessary certificates as required by Transport Canada and must obtain a valid a Seafarers’ medical prior to commencing employment.
Join us!
If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 16, 2026.
"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.
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.