HOURLY $25-$30 based on experience

Benefit and pension program available after successful completion of probationary period.

 

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating a variety of vessels and have experience in operating in the waters in and around Campbell River and the Gulf Islands in a variety of weather conditions. This pivotal role is not only responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of our guests, but also are the ambassadors of our company and the area in which we live and work. We are not simply looking for a vessel operator but people who are passionate about what they do, safety centric and are hospitality focused, offering unparalleled service to our valued customers.

 

Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with all vessels in the fleet, clearly understanding unique characteristics of all vessels from handling, power, navigation and safety equipment, warning alarms as well as passenger and load restrictions.

• Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure vessels are operational ready for trips prior to departure following a pre-departure checklist. Ensure shutdown procedures are also followed for each trip as well as daily, weekly, and monthly procedures and vessel maintenance/ cleaning.

• Ensuring proper and efficient radio communication is always followed.

• Participate in all emergency drills, training sessions, feedback sessions and staff meetings as required, in our culture of “Sharing Fearlessly.”

• Report any deficiency with vessels through internal service order requests in a timely way.

• Have familiarity with all routes and understanding alternative routes at times of inclement weather conditions or other concerns.

• Efficiently load and unload vessels in correlation with booked stops, ensuring all freight is clearly marked, managed with care and that are proper loading and lifting procedures are followed.

• Have sufficient knowledge to effectively troubleshoot, identify, and efficiently repair minor deficiencies with vessels allowing vessels to safety return to the marina where possible.

• Ensure all vessels comply with Transport Canada Marine Safety Regulations as a minimum expectation and recommend suggestions to ensure we are always doing more than required with our priority being safety.

• Skippers are required to regularly conduct inventory of safety equipment on board and may be asked for other data like engine hours or on-board data to help diagnose deficiencies. Ensure functionality of all vessel alarms and warning systems and ensure Skippers have good working knowledge of alarms and warning signals and a working knowledge on what steps to take for each potential alarm. Order and carry a suitable inventory of parts and supplies for maintenance and repair of outboard and inboard engines and marine systems.

• Flexibility to work extended hours or altered schedules according to business volumes.

• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with colleagues and vendors, stakeholders, title holders, service providers and customers.

• Ensure tools, equipment, and other supplies are stored neatly, in sufficient supply, in good repair and safely stored.

• To maintain service logs, key data used to schedule maintenance, both minor and major as well as to keep all vessels at optimal performance.

• Promote and adhere to safety standards for employee and guest health and safety.

• Other tasks as needed.

 

Qualifications:

Legally eligible to work in Canada.

• Minimum of three (5) years of experience operating a variety of small to mid size vessels.

• Experience with stern drives and Volvo inboard general checks, routine minor troubleshooting

• Required Certifications: Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP), Marine Emergency Duties (MED A3)/ Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS), Radio Operators Certificate – Maritime (ROC-M), Current First Aid Certificate (higher Transport Canada commercial marine certifications are advantageous).

• Class 4 drivers license an asset (this would allow for additional hours operating our complementary guest shuttle)

• Fluency in English (Reading/Writing).

• Physically capable of handling repetitive tasks, carrying heavy loads, and extended periods of standing, walking, or sitting, including bending, crouching, and kneeling.

 

Working Conditions:

• Irregular hours based on business volumes with occasional travel to for training as needed.

• On-call availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays to manage emergencies or urgent situations.

• Maritime environment, including outdoor exposure at times.

• Require physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, and bending.

• Successful criminal records check.

Applicants of Homalco and/or Indigenous ancestry are encouraged to apply.

These positions will remain open until filled.