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Drainage Engineer / EIT / Designer
WSP in Canada
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Senior SIS Engineer
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Vancouver, BC
- $140,000 to $180,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Project Engineer
WSP in Canada
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- Full-time
…infrastructure projects, driving quality, schedule, cost, and technical performance from early design through…
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Senior Project Engineer
WSP in Canada
Terrace, BC
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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BC Ferries

4th Class Engineer

Swartz Bay, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

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Job Description

4 th CLASS ENGINEER

Swartz Bay

Casual

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and repairing engine room machinery, equipment, and spaces on board. You’ll work in a hands-on environment where your expertise directly supports safe and reliable service.

As a casual officer with BC Ferries, you will be guaranteed a minimum of 15 days of work per month.

The Role

Reporting To The Senior Chief Engineer, You Will

Carry out pre-sailing routine; starts up main engines and/or engine room machinery; complete shipboard checks; and shut down engines and machinery at the end of day
Conduct watchkeeping duties including monitoring pressure levels, temperature levels, and condition of all equipment; maintains fuel, lube oil, air and water levels; takes samples; handles chemicals; cleans related filters; and checks all plumbing and electrical systems throughout the vessel
Observes and records information in engine room logs and daily workbook; completes inspection check-off lists, maintenance logs, battery logs and safety equipment inventory
Performs routine maintenance on all deck, engine room, catering machinery and equipment; troubleshoots and repairs mechanical breakdowns; and assists with the overhaul of major components
Oversees and assists in the transfer of fuel, lube oil and waste oil; takes soundings
Assists in the annual refit; test runs emergency generator, fire sprinkler, bilge and ballast pumps; ensures submersible bilge pump and compartment valves are working; services emergency escape breathing gear; controls stores and inventory; and trains Assistant Engineers
Cleans, washes and paints engine room equipment and spaces as required
Performs occasional tasks including servicing sewage system and purifiers; tests fuel injectors; and drains and cleans injector cooling tanks
Performs the duties of Junior Watchkeeper or Engine Room Assistant when required
Participates in fire and boat drills; and performs emergency duties as assigned
Provides orientation, guidance and informal training to other employees
Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications

What you bring to the team

Transport Canada 4th Class Motor Certificate of Competency (CoC) or higher - or an equivalent CoC from a country recognized under a reciprocal agreement with Transport Canada
Valid Seafarer’s Medical

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to understand and create working diagrams that accurately explain system functions
Ability to diagnose basic technical problems in a logical manner and to initiate corrective action
Ability to identify inventory requirements, determine appropriate action, prioritize in accordance with project planning and operational requirements and apply maintenance schedules
Ability to respond in a calm and assertive manner in emergency situations
Ability to liaise with all shipboard departments to promote effective vessel operation
Ability to complete tasks in a safe, logical and timely manner
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to locate and comprehend technical and non-technical information, and communicate it in a concise manner to ensure understanding
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding environmental protection regulations (including Oil Spill Contingency and Hazardous Waste Management)
Knowledge of layout and operation of all ship systems, including but not limited to propulsion, electrical and piping, both ancillary and auxiliary
Knowledge of proper operation of communication equipment and radio protocol
Strong Team orientation
High level of self-motivation and initiative
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Experience

12 months experience on vessels over 300 tonnes

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 4, 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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Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor, inspect, and repair vessel machinery and systems, including propulsion, electrical, piping, and auxiliary equipment. Perform watchkeeping, record operational information, support refits and emergency drills, manage fuel and inventory tasks, and assist or train other engine-room employees.

Requirements

Requires a Transport Canada 4th Class Motor Certificate of Competency or higher (or an accepted equivalent) and a valid Seafarer’s Medical. Applicants must have 12 months of experience on vessels over 300 tonnes, along with knowledge of ship systems, safety and environmental procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot and work effectively independently and with a team.

Skills

Engine Room Machinery Maintenance
Machinery Monitoring and Repair
Watchkeeping
Troubleshooting
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical Repair
Fuel and Oil Transfer
Equipment Inspection
Technical Diagram Interpretation
Inventory Management
Emergency Response
Safety Procedures
Environmental Protection
Ship Systems Operation
Radio Protocol
Teamwork

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Keywords

Transport Canada 4th Class Motor Certificate of Competency
Seafarer’s Medical
Engine Room
Main Engines
Watchkeeping
Propulsion Systems
Electrical Systems
Piping Systems
Ancillary Systems
Auxiliary Systems
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Fuel Transfer
Lubricating Oil
Waste Oil
Engine Room Logs
Maintenance Logs
Annual Refit
Emergency Generator
Fire Sprinkler
Bilge Pumps
Ballast Pumps
Oil Spill Contingency
Hazardous Waste Management
Radio Protocol
Fire Drills
Boat Drills
Vessel Operations
Inventory Management
Vessels Over 300 Tonnes

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