BC Ferries Is Hiring For So Many Jobs & Some Pay Over $28/hr

You can spend your summer out on the ocean!

A girl on a BC Ferries. Right: A BC Ferries in the ocean.

A girl on a BC Ferries. Right: A BC Ferries in the ocean.

Contributing Writer

BC Ferries is hiring for a bunch of different positions right now, and some actually pay super well.

Most of these jobs will even let you spend your days cruising along the Pacific Ocean. Plus, BC Ferries offers cool perks like gift shop discounts and comprehensive benefits.

If you've been looking to change up your career, you might want to get out your resume!

Chief Officer, Large

Pay: $47.37 an hour

Who Should Apply: With this job, you will get to be in charge of navigating the ferry. It's a big job but if you have a valid Chief Mate, Near Coastal Certificate and a Valid Seafarer’s Medical certificate, you might be a fit.

Apply Here

Deckhand / Bridge Watch

Pay: $29.18 an hour.

Who Should Apply: In this role, you will get to organize all the cars boarding on and off the ferry. Throughout the summer you'll be guiding tons of tourists onto the ferry who are ready to explore B.C.

Apply Here

Safety Manager, Central

Who Should Apply: With this job, you'll be in charge of ensuring safety on BC Ferries. If you're a marine safety expert and have strong communication skills, consider applying.

Apply Here

Customer Service Attendants - Casual

Pay: $24.42 an hour

Who Should Apply: Anyone that loves the BC Ferries snacks and believes it's a vital part of the whole ferry experience, keep reading. You will get to help serve food and drinks to passengers as well as perform some general housekeeping tasks on the ship.

Apply Here

First Engineers

Who Should Apply: This role will be in charge of the operation and management of the ship's machinery and equipment.

Apply Here

Crewing Officer

Who Should Apply: In this job, you will get to plan and organize schedules for staff members on the BC Ferries ships. If you think you can handle the important task, apply for this position.

Apply Here

  • 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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