Deckhand

Job Description

DECKHAND

Casual

Cortes Island

The opportunity

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

Reporting to the Mate , Deckhands a re 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 interi or and exterior of the vessel i ncluding but not limited to garbage pickup , cleaning mess rooms, stairwells and interior windows; pushing, pu lling and lifting heavy stores; c hipping 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
• Per forming additional duties as assigned which may include standby anchors during docking ; p articipating in fire and boat drills; p er forming emergency duties; c onducting 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 effect ive manner during an emergency and to direct and control vehicles and passengers. You have a working knowledge of saf e 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 July 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 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 refle ct 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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