Qualifications for our most popular positions
Our most sought after positions are listed below. In order to be considered, you must possess the following job specific qualifications.
Deck: Deckhand
- Marine Emergency Duties certificates (Parts A1, B1, B2)
- Physical ability to climb ladders, handle ships' lines and move heavy objects
- Working knowledge of safe work practices and seamanship
- Ability to respond safely, effectively and expeditiously during an emergency
- Preference will be given to applicants with previous deckhand experience
- Preference may be given to applicants holding a Restricted Watchkeeping Mate's or higher certificate
- Will be required to produce a valid Seafarer's Medical Certificate
Deck: Licensed Positions
- Certificate of competency (STCW95 Endorsed)
- Restricted Watchkeeping Mate Endorsed (or higher certificate)
- Ability to respond safely, effectively and expeditiously during an emergency
- Will be required to produce a valid Seafarer's Medical Certificate
Terminal: Terminal Attendant
- Valid driver's license and driver's abstract
- Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects on a continuous basis
- Ability to operate and maintain terminal equipment and machinery
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
Terminal: Ticketing and Cash Handling
- Ability to process large volumes of cash and transactions quickly and accurately
- Ability to respond positively to a busy environment, take necessary action as required and set priorities to meet time constraints
- Preference may be given to those applicants possessing extensive cash handling experience
Catering: Catering Attendant
- Physical ability to perform a high volume of activities, with dexterity and strength, for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to respond safely, effectively and expeditiously during an emergency
- Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Food Safe Certificate (HACCP)
- Serving It Right Certificate (a training program from the Province of BC)
- Superhost Certificate (a training program from Tourism BC)
- Will be required to produce a valid Seafarer's Medical Certificate
Catering: Cooks
- Cook's trade qualification
- Ability to respond safely, effectively and expeditiously during an emergency
- Previous cooking experience in an industrial setting
- Will be required to produce a valid Seafarer's Medical Certificate
Reservations: Customer Sales and Service Representatives
- Excellent speaking, listening and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Previous experience with Windows-based computer software applications
Administration: Clerical
- Ability to operate computerized office equipment
- Preference may be given to applicants with at least two years previous clerical experience or who possess certification in business administration
Engineering: Engine Room Assistant
- Experience with machinery or proven mechanical ability
- Preference given to applicants with diesel engine training at the pre-apprenticeship level
- Ability to respond safely, effectively and expeditiously during an emergency
- Will be required to produce a valid Seafarer's Medical Certificate
Engineering: Licensed Positions
- Certificate of competency (STCW95 Endorsed)
- Fourth Class Engineer, Motor certificate (or higher certification)
- Ability to respond safely, effectively and expeditiously during an emergency
- Will be required to produce a valid Seafarer's Medical Certificate
