Chief Mate 150GT - Victoria & Vancouver

Onboard Salish Sea vessels as Chief Mate, you are a leader of a professional marine team who inspires and educates passengers from all over the world! You will be working with a team who is outgoing and passionate about sharing their knowledge of our BC coast and its wildlife. As Chief Mate, you are a part of the bridge crew. Together with the Master, you are responsible for the safe operation of the vessel, its crew, and passengers.

Responsibilities:

1. Operating the vessel in accordance with Transport Canada Standards, Transport Canada Shipping Act, and its regulations.
2. Conducting crew drills as required by Transport Canada and company SOPs.
3. Start up and shutdown of the vessel each working day.
4. Ensuring the vessel is ready for the start of the next day.
5. Working with the shore crew to provide our guests with the best possible experience.
6. Operating in accordance with the Whale Watching Guidelines as set out by the PWWA. ...