Deckhand

BC Ferries · West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Location
West Vancouver
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
March 23, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

DECKHAND

Horseshoe Bay

Casual

The opportunity

We are seeking a customer-minded individual who plays a critical role in vessel operations and safety.

Reporting to the Mate, Deckhands are responsible for: 

  • Directing vehicle and foot passenger traffic on the vessel, and to and from shore to the vessel
  • Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
  • Checking propane tanks are shut off, and tagged
  • Securing car decks and foot passenger gates prior to departure
  • Carrying out under direction general ships’ husbandry, cleaning and maintenance duties of the interior and exterior of the vessel including but not limited to garbage pickup, cleaning mess rooms, stairwells and interior windows; pushing, pulling and lifting heavy stores; chipping and scrapping surfaces; and painting
  • Patrolling the vessel to watch for unusual situations, po...
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