Skilled trades jobs in Canada (11,845 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 11,845
Employers: 4,860

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.67Across 3,526 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $81,483Across 101 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%14 listings
Hybrid: 2%217 listings
On-site: 96%11,415 listings

Not specified: 2% (199 listings)

Employers hiring include Canada Post - Postes Canada (418), FedEx Canada (214), Bridgepoint Maintenance (175).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Deckhand
BC Ferries
Saltspring Island, BC
- Full-time
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Veolia | North America
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Electrician
Johnson Electric
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- Full-time
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Millwright
Johnson Electric
Stratford, ON · Canada - PM Stratford (General)
- Full-time
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Johnson Electric
Mississauga, ON · Canada - FPS Mississauga (General)
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
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Lifting Solutions
Bonnyville, AB
- $43 to $47 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Ancaster, ON · Canada - FPS Ancaster (General)
- Full-time
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- $25 to $35 CAD / hour
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Support and training from a team of skilled technicians.
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Superior Welding & Contracting Inc.
Bruce Mines, ON
- Full-time
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Industrial Mechanic
Aciers Richelieu - Usinage St-Laurent
Sorel-Tracy, QC
- Full-time
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JobsMedia.io
Thetford Mines, QC
- Full-time
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
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Welder-assembler
JobsMedia.io
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC · St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC
- Full-time
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
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- Full-time

BC Ferries

Deckhand

Saltspring Island, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

DECKHAND

Salt Spring Island

Casual

The Opportunity

We are seeking a customer-minded individual who plays a critical role in vessel operations and safety.

Reporting To The Mate, Deckhands Are Responsible For

Directing vehicle and foot passenger traffic on the vessel, and to and from shore to the vessel
Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
Checking propane tanks are shut off, and tagged
Securing car decks and foot passenger gates prior to departure
Carrying out under direction general ships’ husbandry, cleaning and maintenance duties of the interior and exterior of the vessel including but not limited to garbage pickup, cleaning mess rooms, stairwells and interior windows; pushing, pulling and lifting heavy stores; chipping and scrapping surfaces; and painting
Patrolling the vessel to watch for unusual situations, potential safety hazards and passenger compliance with regulations; standing fog, bridge or anchor watch; steering the vessel under the direction of a deck officer when serving as a quartermaster; and keeping a constant lookout for marine traffic and navigational hazards
Performing additional duties as assigned which may include standby anchors during docking; participating in fire and boat drills; performing emergency duties; conducting checkoffs for self-contained breathing apparatus and firefighting; doing vehicle counts; assisting with annual refit and life raft exchange; spreading salt; splicing rope; taking inventory; and changing navigation lights

What You Bring To The Team

This position requires Marine Emergency duties training – STCW Basic Safety (MED A1 and MED B2) and Proficiency in Survival Craft (MED B1). You have the ability to react in a safe and effective manner during an emergency and to direct and control vehicles and passengers. You have a working knowledge of safe work practices and seamanship and ability to climb ladders, handle ships’ lines and move heavy objects.

Preference may be shown to applicants with a Bridge Watch rating or higher certificate. Applicants must hold a valid Seafarers’ Medical Certificate.

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 19, 2026.

Please ensure to upload any relevant certificates you currently hold during the application process.

"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

Direct passenger and vehicle movement aboard the vessel and between the vessel and shore, while supporting safe departures and monitoring for hazards. Perform vessel cleaning and maintenance, watchkeeping, emergency duties, and other operational tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must have STCW Basic Safety training (MED A1 and MED B2), Proficiency in Survival Craft (MED B1), and a valid Seafarers’ Medical Certificate. They must be able to respond safely to emergencies, control passenger and vehicle movement, follow safe work practices, climb ladders, handle ship’s lines, and move heavy objects; a Bridge Watch rating or higher is preferred.

Skills

Passenger And Vehicle Traffic Control
Radio Communication
Vessel Safety
Seamanship
Safe Work Practices
Vessel Cleaning And Maintenance
Heavy Lifting
Safety Hazard Monitoring
Lookout And Watchkeeping
Quartermaster Steering
Emergency Response
Firefighting
Survival Craft Proficiency
Rope Splicing
Teamwork

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Keywords

Deckhand
Maritime Transportation
Vessel Operations
Passenger Traffic Control
Vehicle Traffic Control
Shipboard Safety
STCW Basic Safety
MED A1
MED B2
Proficiency In Survival Craft
MED B1
Seafarers’ Medical Certificate
Bridge Watch Rating
Seamanship
Radio Communication
Watchkeeping
Quartermaster
Marine Traffic
Navigational Hazards
Fire Drills
Boat Drills
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Firefighting
Life Raft Exchange
Rope Splicing
Vessel Maintenance
Emergency Response

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