TC 2nd Class for Hullo, Nanaimo

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Second Class Engineer
VIFC
10 Church Street, Nanaimo, BC
$60.10–$65.00 an hour - Full-time

About Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC) and Hullo

We’re the Vancouver Island Ferry Company, a modern Canadian ferry company transforming how we travel in British Columbia. It’s all about being an easier, faster, and more enjoyable ferry experience.

Headquartered in Nanaimo and operating under our service brand Hullo, we will provide service between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo. We’re talking comfortable and reliable sailings in around 70 minutes, a seamless booking process complete with reservable seats, and refreshments that will be just that…fresh. Say goodbye to the biggest pain points of travel and be ready to be welcomed aboard with a smile and a “hello”.

Responsibilities

- As the sole onboard engineer, you will be the Chief Engineer for the vessel
- Maintain the engines and auxiliary equipment
- Maintain an engine room watch as set out by VIFC and Transport Canada
- Bunkering of the vessel
- Operate electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic control systems as well as replenishment-at-sea equipment
- Operate and maintain refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment
- Monitor the tasks of the preventive maintenance system, complete tasks and update as required
- Ensure the implementation of the safety management system in his department
- Monitor the functioning parameters of the main engine (pressure, temperature, levels) and report any irregularities
- Operate all other engines, equipment, pumps, and shipboard systems as per manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with any related regulations
- Monitor and adjust fluid and pressure levels as required
- Other related tasks as required

Requirements

- Valid Transport Canada STCW 2nd Class or higher marine engineering certificate
- Reciprocal Agreement Candidates STCW 2nd Class or higher (Certifications from UK, Ukraine, Philippines and Ireland)
- Ability to legally work within Canda (Work permit, PR, Citizen)

About the Role

We are looking for experienced and diligent Chief Engineers to join and help shape the future of the company. Safety, reliability, and passenger enjoyment are our commitments to the passengers. To achieve our reliability commitment to passengers, Hullo will operate two brand new state-of-the-art, purpose-built Damen 4212 high speed (fast ferry) vessels. Each vessel will be supported by 4 engines. Our vessels include Damen’s award-winning Triton IoT platform which monitors and provides regular updates on systems and overall vessel health. Operational information will be consolidated into a simplified dashboard for ease of use. Hullo's Chief Engineers will be responsible for the safe and continuous operation of the engine department and systems of the vessel. As the Chief Engineer, you will be a champion of the safety culture and ensure our vessels are performing at their best.

At Hullo, we value the well-being of our crew members and prioritize your work-life balance. As a result, we take a unique approach to staffing, ensuring that our crew members to plan life with certainty and achieve a healthy work-life balance. Hullo invests in our employees by providing full-time permanent positions and a condensed work scheduled.

Day-to-day, our Chief Engineers will diligently prepare for sailing, monitor systems for optimal performance, bunkering, and proactively identify opportunities to improve the company’s performance standards. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious and experienced engineers. Hullo’s Chief Engineers are critical to ensuring the reliability of our service and will have a direct impact on the success of the company and its culture.

We’re Here for You

At VIFC, people are our greatest asset, and we want to support you and those you care about beyond the paycheque. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to promote your physical and mental well-being so you can perform at your best. Better yet, it’s flexible since one size doesn’t fit all!

· Range - $60.10 - $65.00/hourly

o Guaranteed full-time hours for the entire year

· Flexible Spending Account - $10,000 (provided every year)

o Use it for additional health coverage should you need it and/or to support your personal wellness (like paying for your gym membership, sporting equipment, kids activity classes etc..)

· Bonuses

o Signing bonus

o 1-year anniversary bonus

o Annual performance bonus, subject to individual performance and company milestones

· VIFC-paid premiums for Extended Health and Dental (employee and family), available on your first day of employment

· RRSP matching program

· Virtual doctor access and employee support services

The Hullo Culture

At Hullo, we're all about taking things to the next level! Our obsession with safety and delivering an unforgettable guest experience is only matched by our passion for constant improvement. We don't settle for the ordinary - we encourage our employees to think outside the box, innovate and make waves. With data-driven decision making and a continuous improvement mindset, we are committed to raising the bar in everything we do.

VIFC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and any other category protected under applicable law. We welcome all qualified applicants who contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.10-$65.00 per hour

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