BC Ferries Is Hiring A Ton Of Different Jobs & Some Pay Over $30 An Hour

You could get paid to sail the ocean!

​BC Ferries.

BC Ferries.

Contributing Writer

BC Ferries is hiring for a ton of different positions and some of them pay super well.

If you've been looking for a new career, some of these exciting jobs with this ferry line might just catch your eye. Plus, some positions could have you out on the water every day!

So, it's time to touch up that resume and get to searching through some of these listings.

Deckhand / Bridge Watch

Pay: $29.18 an hour

Who Should Apply: This job will require someone with great organizational skills who is able to juggle all the cars boarding the ferry.

You will also be one of the first people that the tourists see while they are heading to explore all those tiny islands throughout B.C.

Apply Here

Crewing Scheduler

Who Should Apply: If you are the planner of the friend group, this job might just sound appealing to you, because the role will require you to help schedule and plan shifts for BC Ferries crew members.

Apply Here

Operational Training Advisor

Who Should Apply: Calling all natural-born teachers, because this job will have you helping with training activities for the company. If you are organized and love mentoring other team members, this job might just be something you'll enjoy.

Apply Here

Marine Painter

Pay: $42.98

Who Should Apply: This fun job will have you decorating and painting all those stunning BC Ferries. The casual fixed-term position needs someone that has previous experience in painting commercial ships and holds a "BC or Interprovincial Trades Qualification in Painting and Decorating," according to the job listing.

Apply Here

Engine Room Assistants

Pay: $29.38

Who Should Apply: If you have your Marine Emergency Duty (MED) STCW Basic Safety and Survival Craft certificates as well as a background in ship safety, this job could be something you'll be interested in.

The role requires someone to help with maintaining mechanical, electrical, and other systems of the ship.

Apply Here

Occupational Safety & Health Supervisor

Who Should Apply: This job will require someone that is passionate about ensuring the safety of crew members and travellers aboard the ships.

You will work closely with the occupational health and safety manager, as well as become the main point of contact for WorkSafeBC.

Apply Here

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  • Ashley Harris (she/her) is a writer from Vancouver, Canada, who is passionate about discovering the best restaurants and activities in the city. A huge foodie, she has written for multiple print and digital magazines and is also a local foodie influencer.

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