Mate, Minor

BC Ferries

📍 qathet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Full-time Water Transportation Workers

Job Description

 Job Description 
Mate, Minor
Texada Island
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Mate to serve as the ship’s Navigational Officer, supporting safe and efficient vessel operations while ensuring exceptional passenger service. 
The Role
As a Mate, you will work closely with the Master to oversee deck department activities, including vessel navigation, passenger and vehicle operations, crew management, and safety drills. 
Key Responsibilities: 
Standing watch on the bridge; navigating the vessel; checking all navigational equipment to ensure that is it all operational; Analyzing information and taking appropriate action; conveying vessel clearance procedures to the Master.
Supervising the loading and discharge of vehicles and foot passengers, securing the vessel for traffic movement, positioning ramps, maintaining trim and drafts, conducting dangerous cargo inspections, and assisti...
        

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Job Details

Location qathet Regional District, British Columbia

Job Type Full-time

Category Water Transportation Workers

Posted March 23, 2026

Deadline May 02, 2026