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Who we are

Our community-centric team of over 5,000 highly-skilled employees is energetic and passionate about serving our coastal communities. Safety and the sustainability are both top of mind in everything we do.

We are cooks, captains, customer service professionals, and more. We live in cities of three million and on islands of 300, and take pride in connecting our customers to the places and people important in their lives.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

BC Ferries is committed to a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees feel they belong. A workplace free of bullying, harassment and discrimination. 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+)
  • Any others who reflect our diverse workplace and the communities we serve.
Perks and benefits

Taking care of our employees is a top priority for us. Some of our great benefits include:

  • Multiple locations and roles
  • Career progression and training and development opportunities
  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package
  • Access to employee health and wellness programs;
    • Reimbursement of fitness memberships and equipment
    • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Public Service Pension Plan
  • Maternity leave employer top up
  • Vacation starting at a minimum 3 weeks
  • Passes for ferry travel for you and your immediate family
  • Amazing colleagues who share a common goal
  • Discounts in our gift shops and with many businesses on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland
Career progression, training and development opportunities

We support our crew by offering some of the following programs:

  • Marine Education Program (MEP)
  • Marine Engineer Officer Development Program (MEODP)
  • BCIT Cadet program
  • Expression of interest opportunities
  • MED sponsorships
  • Success stories/testimonials

Meet the crew

BC Ferries considers our people the most important part in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. These videos provide a glimpse of their day-to-day work.
Play video  #MeetTheCrew: Rikki Lin

Play video  #MeetTheCrew: Tony

Play video  #MeetTheCrew: Elden

Play video  #MeetTheCrew: Jordan

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BC Ferries acknowledges and respects the territories of Indigenous peoples on whose beautiful lands and waters that our ships, offices, terminals, and work sites operate along the Pacific West Coast.


 
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.
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