Posted 23 days ago
First Engineer Large Vessel (Coastal)
@ BC Ferries
Sidney, British Columbia
Overview
BC Ferries is hiring a First Engineer for large coastal vessels, based at its Swartz Bay terminal. The role runs the ship's machinery and operating systems safely and efficiently, with training on some of the fleet's most technically advanced vessels. Applicants should hold a Transport Canada Second Class Motor certificate or higher; the posting closes Nov 11, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Manage ship's machinery and equipment
- Operate all vessel operating systems and services
- Apply safe work practices
- Train on advanced vessels
Requirements summary:
- Transport Canada Second Class Motor certificate or higher
- Technical, interpersonal and leadership experience
- Knowledge of safe work practices
- Commitment to safety and performance efficiency
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples, 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 | 24 |
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FIRST ENGINEER, LARGE VESSEL (COASTAL)
Swartz Bay
The Opportunity
Working at BC Ferries as a member of our engineering team, means you will work with us as we plan for our goal to have a more resilient service by increasing the capacity and interoperability of vessels in 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 Swartz Bay terminal, you will have an opportunity to be trained on some of our most technically advanced vessels. In this capacity, you bring a wide scope of technical, interpersonal and leadership experience to a role central to the safe and efficient operation of the ship’s machinery and equipment, including all operating systems and services, and possess considerable knowledge of safe work practices.
What you bring to the team
The successful applicant is a passionate, innovative engineer who brings the technical, interpersonal and leadership skills as well as the experience required for safe and efficient management and operation of the ship’s machinery and equipment. You will be committed to the Company’s vision and values including safety, exceeding customer expectations and performance efficiency.
Interested employees holding a Transport Canada Second Class Motor certification or higher may be considered for this opportunity based on meeting the qualifications, experience and suitability requirements determined by the Company.
Join us!
If this sounds like your next great career move, please apply online by Nov 11, 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.
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