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Engine Room Assistant

Hospitality Full Benefits Career Growth
Company

BC Ferries

Location

West Vancouver, Canada

Posted

March 16, 2026

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Job Description

ENGINE ROOM ASSISTANT

Horseshoe Bay

The opportunity

We are seeking a self-starter and a positive team player who provides essential vessel safety and operational expertise. 

Reporting to the 1st Engineer, Engine Room Assistants are responsible for: 

  • Monitoring machinery including maintaining oil and water levels; checking temperatures and pressures of main and auxiliary engines, gear boxes, compressors and winches; ensuring operation of boilers; handling chemicals for testing; monitoring all pumps; relieving the watch; and doing rounds. Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
  • Performing general housekeeping including cleaning of all shipboard machinery, bilges and spaces; prepping and painting machinery and engine room spaces; removing garbage; and polishing brass fixtures
  • Assisting the Engineers with maintenance work including oil and filter c...