Posted 3 days ago
First Engineer 2nd Class S.P.
@ BC Ferries
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
BC Ferries is hiring a First Engineer at its Nanaimo terminals to run the machinery and operating systems of its ferries, including some of its most technically advanced vessels. The role requires a Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate or higher and extensive technical and leadership experience. The posting is a regular position with an application deadline of November 17, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain ship machinery and equipment
- Manage all operating systems and services on board
- Apply safe work practices
- Lead the engineering team at sea
Requirements summary:
- Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate or higher
- Considerable technical and interpersonal experience
- Leadership experience
- Knowledge of safe work practices
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
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BC Ferries
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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 |
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FIRST ENGINEER
Nanaimo
Regular
Working at BC Ferries as a member of our engineering team means you will help support our goal of building a more resilient service by increasing the capacity and interoperability of vessels across our fleet. We are more than a marine transportation company—we connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives.
As a First Engineer at our Nanaimo terminals, you will have the opportunity to be trained on some of our most technically advanced vessels. In this role, you bring extensive technical, interpersonal, and leadership experience to a position that is central to the safe and efficient operation of the ship’s machinery and equipment, including all operating systems and services. You also possess considerable knowledge of safe work practices.
The successful applicant is a passionate and innovative engineer who brings the technical expertise, leadership skills, and operational experience required for the safe and efficient management of shipboard machinery and equipment. You are committed to the Company’s vision and values, including safety, exceeding customer expectations, and operational excellence.
What You Bring to the Team
Interested applicants holding a Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate or higher may be considered for this opportunity, subject to meeting the qualifications, experience, and suitability requirements established by the Company.
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next great career move, please apply online by November 17, 2026.
"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 reflect our ever-changing workplace.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Us:
For 65 years, we have been dedicated to providing safe and efficient travel to our customers.
Our role as a ferry transportation provider goes beyond getting passengers from point A to B. With 25 routes throughout the west coast of BC, we serve as advocates for the coastal environment and communities where we operate.
Operations began in 1960 with just two ferries providing service on a single route. Today we have 37 ferries moving more than 22.7 million passengers and 9.7 million vehicles every year.
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