Senior Master (Major)
- Delta, BC, Canada
The target salary range: $144,700-$180,900 per annum. · Full-time
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- The target salary range: $144,700-$180,900 per annum.
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Job Description
Senior Master
Tsawwassen
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic leader to join the ship’s management team as Senior Master. This is a unique opportunity to serve on one of BC Ferries’ live-aboard vessels, supporting remote Northern communities in British Columbia.
The role
As a Senior Master, you are responsible for the overall management of the vessel and its crew, with responsibilities including:
What you bring to the team
If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by October 30th, 2026.
Additional Information
The target salary range: $144,700-$180,900 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.
"We connect communities and customers to the 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.
Senior Master
Tsawwassen
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic leader to join the ship’s management team as Senior Master. This is a unique opportunity to serve on one of BC Ferries’ live-aboard vessels, supporting remote Northern communities in British Columbia.
The role
As a Senior Master, you are responsible for the overall management of the vessel and its crew, with responsibilities including:
- Managing and leading the shipboard management team
- Overseeing all Watches and ensuring consistency for the safe and efficient navigation of the vessel between ports and ensuring strong bridge teams
- Overseeing a comprehensive vessel maintenance program, including cleaning, monitoring, and replacement of safety and fire equipment, bridge equipment, stores, publications, and certification
- Ensuring a high standard of Customer Service, resolving and providing guidance on the resolution of customer and employee problems, complaints, and grievances
- Ensuing that all written policies and procedures are kept current and updated in the VSM/eFleet
- Ensuring that route performance records for the vessel’s operation are in accordance with regulatory, certification and audit requirements
- Coordinating the effective performance of the vessel and its personnel in providing safe, efficient, economic, and timely transport of passengers and vehicles
- Directing the Shipboard Management Teams in the implementation of performance and operational improvements
- Ensuring safe practices in vessel operation in accordance with the Company Safety Management System and that employee work practices meet WCB standards; regularly conducts emergency drills in passenger safety and control
- Working towards the Company goal of improving safety in all aspects of operations and taking proactive steps to reduce worksite accidents, injuries, and time lost from work
- Fulfils role and responsibilities as the Vessel Security Officer
- Ensuring employee training programs in all phases of vessel operation and that crew members are familiar with policies and procedures
- Overseeing and ensuring the completion of annual performance appraisals for deck department employees
What you bring to the team
- Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency
- Proficient in the Microsoft Suite of computer programs
- Training in business and leadership would be an asset
- Experience as a master of a large vessel
- Successful BC Ferries route and vessel clearance
- Strong leadership demonstrated through reliable performance and positive interaction with others in the company
- An agent of change who is driven to ensure outstanding results
- Ability to identify and analyse business improvement opportunities that increase shareholder value
- Customer Service driven individual
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - necessary for leading and motivating diverse workforce
If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by October 30th, 2026.
Additional Information
The target salary range: $144,700-$180,900 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.
"We connect communities and customers to the 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage the vessel, crew, and shipboard management team, ensuring safe and efficient navigation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and reliable passenger and vehicle transport. Promote a safe and professional work environment by overseeing security, training, emergency preparedness, customer service, operational improvements, and employee performance.
Requirements
Requires a Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency, experience as master of a large vessel, and successful BC Ferries route and vessel clearance. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, customer service, communication, interpersonal, and business-improvement abilities; Microsoft Suite proficiency is required, while business and leadership training is an asset.
Skills
- Vessel Management
- Shipboard Leadership
- Safe Navigation
- Bridge Team Management
- Vessel Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Management
- Emergency Drills
- Vessel Security
- Crew Training
- Performance Appraisals
- Business Improvement
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Master, Near Coastal Certificate of Competency
- Large Vessel
- BC Ferries Route Clearance
- Vessel Clearance
- Vessel Management
- Shipboard Management Team
- Safe Navigation
- Bridge Teams
- Vessel Maintenance
- Safety Equipment
- Fire Equipment
- Bridge Equipment
- Vessel Management System
- eFleet
- Regulatory Compliance
- Certification
- Audits
- Company Safety Management System
- WCB Standards
- Emergency Drills
- Passenger Safety
- Vessel Security Officer
- Crew Training
- Performance Appraisals
- Microsoft Suite
- Customer Service
- Business Improvement
- Leadership
- Maritime Transportation