Posted 10 days ago
Marine Technician
@ Synectics Inc.
Sidney, British Columbia
SIGNALS
Overview
Synectics Inc. is hiring a full-time Marine Technician in Sidney, BC, to diagnose, service and repair recreational and commercial vessels and their engines, electrical and propulsion systems. The role is on-site in a full-service boatyard, with a Monday to Friday schedule in summer, extended health and dental benefits after 3 months, and paid statutory holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, maintain and repair marine vessels and equipment
- Repair gas and diesel inboard engines, outboard motors and generators
- Troubleshoot marine electrical and propulsion systems
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections and overhauls
- Support boatyard operations including Travelift activities
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or trade training
- Minimum 1 year of mechanical experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Marine engine experience highly preferred
- Valid driver's licence
- Eligible to work in Canada
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (preferred) |
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Synectics Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 25 |
Job description
About The Opportunity
The successful candidate will work with recreational and commercial vessels in a full-service boatyard environment and have the opportunity to work with a range of major marine brands and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with recreational and commercial vessels in a full-service boatyard environment and have the opportunity to work with a range of major marine brands and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, maintain, service, and repair marine vessels and equipment.
- Perform mechanical repairs on gas and diesel inboard engines, outboard motors, and generators.
- Troubleshoot and repair marine electrical and propulsion systems.
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and equipment overhauls.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and specialized diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and determine appropriate repair solutions.
- Work with the Service and Parts teams to complete repairs efficiently.
- Support general boatyard operations, including Travelift activities as required.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Document completed repairs, maintenance, and service work.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and maintain high-quality workmanship.
- High school diploma or equivalent trade training.
- Minimum 1 year of mechanical experience, preferably in marine service or a related mechanical field.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Experience working with marine engines and systems is highly preferred.
- Comfortable working with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Experience with Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Mercury/MerCruiser, Suzuki, or other marine brands is an asset.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Relevant marine or mechanical trade certification/apprenticeship is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Must be comfortable working full-time on-site in Sidney, BC.
- Extended health benefits after 3 months of successful employment.
- Dental benefits after 3 months of successful employment.
- Paid statutory holidays.
- Approximately 2 weeks of company shutdown during December/January.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Monday to Friday schedule with weekends and statutory holidays off during the summer schedule.
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