Master, Major

at  BC Ferries

Job Description :

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking applications from individuals interested in being considered for the Shipboard Management position of Master in Prince Rupert. As Master, you lead the shipboard management team and are responsible for safety, departmental leadership, crew supervision and a strong customer service focus.

Reporting to the Senior Master, you add value and are energized by key areas of oversight such as:

• Overseeing the navigation of the vessel between ports safely and efficiently
• Ensuring the vessel is berthed and unberthed in a safe and efficient manner
• Making operational judgements based on weather, vessel traffic, and condition of the ship
• Overseeing the comprehensive vessel maintenance program which includes cleaning, monitoring and replacing safety equipment, fire equipment, bridge equipment, stores, publications, and certificates
• Ensuring a high standard of customer service, resolving and providing guidance on the resolution of customer and employee problems, complaints, and grievances
• Ensuring that all written policies and procedures are kept current and that the route performance records and vessel’s operation are in accordance with regulatory, certification, and audit requirements
• Acting as an on-watch management representative for the Company;
• Ensuring high standards of mariner professionalism and employee relations at all times
• Assisting in the preparation of the deck budget, as well as ensuring effective vessel financial administration
• Monitoring and watching budget, controlling labour and non-labour expenditures, and explaining cost variances
• Overseeing the accurate completion of employee staff time sheets
• Performing other duties as required