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MARINE NAVIGATIONAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Tsawwassen


As a key member of the Fleet Support Unit, you maintain and repair shipboard navigational aids and communication systems equipment at multiple locations throughout the fleet. You analyze faulty equipment using a variety of electronic and technical tools. You install and ensure the quality control of various marine and other related equipment. You assist in maintaining adequate inventory of parts and equipment; provide basic operator instruction and familiarization of new equipment and maintain the ship\xe2\x80\x99s service log.


You are extremely organized and analytical with a high level of self-motivation and initiative. You are an effective communicator and effective problem-solver with an ability to anticipate, identify, and initiate appropriate solutions in a cohesive, team-oriented environment.


You have an Electronic Technician; and or Technologist Diploma from a recognized technical institute with avionics and/or wireless certificate, a Restricted Radio Operator Certificate with Marine VHF/DSC and Land Mobile endorsement, certification and or extensive experience trouble shooting and maintenance of IBS (Integrated Bridge System) installations, along with minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in marine electronics maintenance and repair. You adhere to Canadian Coast Guard and Industry Canada regulations in all aspects of service and repair work. In addition, you have working knowledge of relevant materials, tools, and marine electronics systems and a basic understanding of marine navigation. This position requires a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and travel is required.

Join us!

If this sounds like your next great career move, please apply online by June 14, 2024.

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At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We offer a unique West Coast working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. Whether your goal is to work behind the scenes, onboard our ships, or within our land based operations, you are a key contributor to the BC Ferries team.


With 47 ports of call and around 500 sailings every day, BC Ferries is the largest independently-owned ferry company in the world. Dedicated to safety, excellence, innovation, and people, we are committed to continuously improving the west coast travel experience of our customers.

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.


We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.