Chief Engineer -Relief- job post Western Pacific Marine 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars Balfour, BC $54–$65 a
Job Description
Job Overview
Located in Balfour, British Columbia, Western Pacific Marine has been providing Ferry Services for the Province of British Columbia since 2004. We are proud to offer this free ferry service located on the West Arm of Kootenay Lake, surrounded by the beautiful Selkirk mountains where we are centrally located between Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy world class skiing and awesome powder just minutes away in our winter months and in spring and summer enjoy, golf, hiking, mountain biking and an abundance of water activities.
Western Pacific Marine is known for our high safety record, professionalism and reliability. We are dedicated to providing the highest standard of customer service for all of our travelers. Our marine personnel are Transport Canada trained and certified with a focus on customer service and quality assurance. We are proud of the positive impact our services provide to the local communities that we serve.
We are currently recruiting a Chief Engineer to join the crew aboard the MV Osprey 2000 on the Kootenay Lake Ferry route between Balfour and Kootenay Bay, British Columbia. Candidates holding a Transport Canada Third Class Motor Engineer Certificate of Competency (or higher) are encouraged to apply, as the successful candidate will be appointed as Chief Engineer in accordance with vessel certification and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all engineering systems aboard a passenger ferry, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
Qualifications:
Transport Canada Third Class Motor Engineer Certificate of Competency (or higher) issued under the Marine Personnel Regulations
Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate
Valid STCW Basic Safety Training / Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certification applicable to the role
Eligibility to work in Canada
Strong knowledge of marine engineering operations, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance
Ability to manage engineering watchkeeping, maintenance planning, and vessel reliability in a passenger ferry environment
