Master

Number of Positions 1

Location City Prince Rupert 

Job Type Full Time 

Job Category Fleet Operations 

Closing Date 2/18/2025

Job Description

MASTER

Prince Rupert

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Master in Prince Rupert. As Master, you lead the shipboard management team and are responsible for safety, departmental leadership, crew supervision and a strong customer service focus.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Master, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Overseeing the navigation of the vessel between ports safely and efficiently
• Ensuring the vessel is berthed and unberthed in a safe and efficient manner
• Making operational judgements based on weather, vessel traffic, and condition of the ship
• Overseeing the comprehensive vessel maintenance program which includes cleaning, monitoring and replacing safety equipment, fire equipment, bridge equipment, stores, publications, and certificates
• Ensuring a high standard of customer service, resolving and providing guidance on the resolution of customer and employee problems, complaints, and grievances
• Ensuring that all written policies and procedures are kept current and that the route performance records, and vessel’s operation are in accordance with regulatory, certification, and audit requirements
• Acting as an on-watch management representative for the Company;
• Ensuring high standards of mariner professionalism and employee relations at all times
• Assisting in the preparation of the deck budget, as well as ensuring effective vessel financial administration
• Monitoring and watching budget, controlling labour and non-labour expenditures, and explaining cost variances
• Overseeing the accurate completion of employee staff time sheets
• Performing other duties as required

What you bring to the team

You have a Master, Near Coastal or Master, Mariner Certificate of Competency and suitable working experience as a Chief Officer or Master of a vessel over 350 GRT including management of the activities of deck and shipboard employees. In addition, you have demonstrated supervisory experience and proficiency in MS suite applications.

Training in business and leadership would be an asset. Travel is required.

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by Feburary 18, 2025.

Additional information

The target salary range: $131,700 - $146,300 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity. Starting salary may exceed the target range on exceptional basis.

"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. BC Ferries supports 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.