BC Ferries Looking for Shipwright at Richmond, BC Full Time

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering on our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We offer a unique West Coast working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. Whether your goal is to work behind the scenes, onboard our ships, or within our land based operations, you are a key contributor to the BC Ferries team.

With 47 ports of call and around 500 sailings every day, BC Ferries is the largest independently-owned ferry company in the world. Dedicated to safety, excellence, innovation, and people, we are committed to continuously improving the west coast travel experience of our customers.

SHIPWRIGHT –Casual Fixed-Term

Richmond – Fleet Maintenance Unit

As an energetic, professional Shipwright, you are responsible for maintaining various ship fittings and life-saving equipment. You will repair and replace ships fire doors including hinges, door closures, holdbacks, handles, gaskets, latching and sliding door hardware; Maintain exterior car deck areas such as deck hatches; passenger barrier gates, bow door bumpers and gaskets. Fabricate and repair stainless steel boxes for various emergency equipment. Repair and maintain passenger and crew facilities.

You have the ability to work cooperatively within diverse teams. You perform work to Company standards, utilizing effective troubleshooting and time management techniques. You have excellent communication skills and an ability to safely meet the physical demands of the job.

You have a thorough understanding of WCB regulations and safe working practices and working knowledge of relevant materials, tools and equipment. You hold a BC or Interprovincial TQ in Shipwright, Joinery, or Carpentry. Experience in Sheet Metal is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required.

Please apply by July 22, 2022.

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.