Deckhand MED Sponsorship

DECKHAND 

Alert Bay

The opportunity 

This position is a Training/Development sponsorship opportunity for prospective employees that reside in Alert Bay to obtain their Transport Canada issued STCW and Proficiency in Survival Craft certifications to qualify for employment as a Deckhand. The successful applicant will hold residence in Alert Bay and upon successful completion of MED training will be willing and able to be scheduled for casual work assignments as required in the role of Deckhand. 

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 pick up, 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; preforming emergency duties; conducting check-offs for self-contained breathing apparatus and fire fighting; 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 

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

Join us! 

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by July 5, 2026. 

"We connect communities and customers to 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.