Chief Engineer, Minor
- Hornby Island, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience as a Chief Engineer or Senior Engineering Watchkeeper
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- English
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Job Description
CHIEF ENGINEER, MINOR
Hornby Island
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate, innovative engineer who brings the technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills for the Chief Engineer, Minor position on Hornby Island.
The Role
Duties
Reporting to the Senior Chief Engineer, this position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a ship’s mechanical, electrical and propulsion systems and will perform the following duties:
What you bring to the team
If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 11, 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
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.
CHIEF ENGINEER, MINOR
Hornby Island
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate, innovative engineer who brings the technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills for the Chief Engineer, Minor position on Hornby Island.
The Role
Duties
Reporting to the Senior Chief Engineer, this position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a ship’s mechanical, electrical and propulsion systems and will perform the following duties:
- Standing an engineer room watch; reviewing and making entries to engine logs; taking action to identify and resolve potential or existing problems with mechanical, electrical of propulsion systems; and keeping the Master appraised of the condition of the vessel
- Standing by the controls during maneuvering and is prepared to take over the controls of the vessel in emergency situations
- Supervising and directing the work of a small engine room crew engaged in repair, maintenance, and watch-keeping duties; and ensuring that the crew is trained in firefighting and emergency duties
- Planning and conducting maintenance, repairs and alterations to all ship’s systems; and completing emergency repairs
- Completing a variety of reports on fuel, lube oil, machinery failures, accidents, discrepancies in log readings, or any undue incidents affecting the vessel
- Overseeing ordering of stores, spare parts and tools; ensuring there is sufficient water and fuel on board; and conducting monthly inventory
- Liaising with all departments and with external contractors to coordinate repair work; determining specifications and costs for refit; participating in refit activities; handling complaints from staff regarding equipment problems in other departments; and coordinating ship inspections with regulatory agencies
- Carrying out fire and boat drills; and responding to emergency situations
- Providing orientation, guidance and informal training to other employees
What you bring to the team
- 3 rd Class Motor Certificate or Higher
- Valid Seafarers Medical
- Ability to develop and recommend long term solutions to improve operational efficiency on all operating systems
- Ability to research and determine the most cost effective and appropriate repair, replacement and procurement of assets ensuring operational viability
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in detailed formal reports in a clear, concise and accurate manner
- Ability to supervise staff, identify training requirements, and to resolve disputes by taking necessary action, including discipline
- Considerable knowledge of dry-dock and machinery refit procedures, and of shipyard practices
- Good working knowledge of computer-based maintenance systems
- Strong Team orientation
- High level of self-motivation and initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience as a Chief Engineer or Senior Engineering Watchkeeper
If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 11, 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
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the vessel’s mechanical, electrical, and propulsion systems, including watchkeeping, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance planning, and emergency response. Supervise and train engine room crew, manage supplies and maintenance reporting, and coordinate refits, contractors, and regulatory inspections.
Requirements
Requires a Third Class Motor Certificate or higher and a valid Seafarers Medical. Applicants must have at least two years of experience as a Chief Engineer or Senior Engineering Watchkeeper, along with strong technical, communication, supervisory, and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
- Ship Systems Operation And Maintenance
- Mechanical And Electrical Systems
- Propulsion Systems
- Engine Room Watchkeeping
- Troubleshooting And Repairs
- Crew Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Firefighting And Safety Drills
- Maintenance Planning
- Dry-Dock And Machinery Refit
- Inventory And Procurement
- Technical Reporting
- Staff Training
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Regulatory Inspections
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Keywords
- Third Class Motor Certificate
- Seafarers Medical
- Chief Engineer
- Senior Engineering Watchkeeper
- Engine Room Watch
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Propulsion Systems
- Engine Logs
- Vessel Operations
- Maintenance And Repairs
- Emergency Repairs
- Dry-Dock Procedures
- Machinery Refit
- Shipyard Practices
- Fuel And Lubricating Oil
- Spare Parts And Tools
- Inventory Management
- Firefighting
- Boat Drills
- Crew Supervision
- Regulatory Inspections
- Refit Coordination