Marine Technician
- Sidney, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of mechanical experience, preferably in marine service or a related mechanical field.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Diagnose, maintain, service, and repair recreational and commercial vessels, including their engines, electrical systems, propulsion systems, and equipment. Document completed work, coordinate with Service and Parts teams, support boatyard operations, and maintain safe, organized work areas.
Requirements
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent trade training and at least one year of mechanical experience; marine service experience is preferred. Strong troubleshooting skills, familiarity with tools and diagnostic equipment, a valid driver's licence, and eligibility to work in Canada are required, while relevant trade certification and experience with listed marine brands are assets.
Skills
- Marine Vessel Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Engine Repair
- Gas and Diesel Inboard Engines
- Outboard Motors
- Generator Repair
- Marine Electrical Systems
- Propulsion Systems
- Routine Maintenance and Inspections
- Equipment Overhauls
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Hand and Power Tools
- Repair Documentation
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork
- Boatyard Operations
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Paid Statutory Holidays
- Company Shutdown During December/January
- Full-Time Permanent Employment
- Weekends and Statutory Holidays Off During the Summer Schedule
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Marine Technician
- Recreational Vessels
- Commercial Vessels
- Boatyard
- Marine Engines
- Gas Engines
- Diesel Engines
- Inboard Engines
- Outboard Motors
- Generators
- Marine Electrical Systems
- Propulsion Systems
- Mechanical Repairs
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inspections
- Equipment Overhauls
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Travelift
- Volvo Penta
- Yanmar
- Mercury/MerCruiser
- Suzuki
- Workplace Safety
- Repair Documentation
- Service and Parts Coordination
- Driver's Licence
- Trade Certification