Job opportunity
First Engineer Nanaimo BC Ferries
BC Ferries
Lead shipboard machinery operations with BC Ferries as a First Engineer in Nanaimo, applying technical expertise and safe work practices. This regular position supports technically advanced vessels.
As First Engineer, you help manage the ship’s machinery, equipment, operating systems, and services. The position requires extensive technical, interpersonal, and leadership experience, plus operational knowledge supporting safe, efficient vessel operation. You may receive training on technically advanced vessels across the fleet.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage shipboard machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
Support operation of vessel systems and services
Apply safe work practices during engineering activities
Contribute to resilient fleet service and vessel interoperability
Support customer safety, service, and satisfaction
Requirements:
Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate or higher
Extensive technical experience in marine engineering operations
Interpersonal and leadership experience
Operational experience managing shipboard machinery and equipment
Knowledge of safe work practices
Bring marine engineering leadership, operational experience, and safety expertise to BC Ferries’ First Engineer team in Nanaimo.
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Apply on source site As First Engineer, you help manage the ship’s machinery, equipment, operating systems, and services. The position requires extensive technical, interpersonal, and leadership experience, plus operational knowledge supporting safe, efficient vessel operation. You may receive training on technically advanced vessels across the fleet.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage shipboard machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
Support operation of vessel systems and services
Apply safe work practices during engineering activities
Contribute to resilient fleet service and vessel interoperability
Support customer safety, service, and satisfaction
Requirements:
Transport Canada Second Class Motor Certificate or higher
Extensive technical experience in marine engineering operations
Interpersonal and leadership experience
Operational experience managing shipboard machinery and equipment
Knowledge of safe work practices
Bring marine engineering leadership, operational experience, and safety expertise to BC Ferries’ First Engineer team in Nanaimo.
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