Engine Room Assistant

BC Ferries • Capital, British Columbia, Canada • Posted March 23, 2026

Location Capital, British Columbia

Job Type Full-time

Category Water Transportation Workers

Posted March 23, 2026

 Job Description 
ENGINE ROOM ASSISTANT
Salt Spring Island
The opportunity
We are seeking a self-starter and a positive team player who provides essential vessel safety and operational expertise. 
Reporting to the 1st Engineer, Engine Room Assistants are responsible for: 
Monitoring machinery including maintaining oil and water levels; checking temperatures and pressures of main and auxiliary engines, gear boxes, compressors and winches; ensuring operation of boilers; handling chemicals for testing; monitoring all pumps; relieving the watch; and doing rounds. Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
Performing general housekeeping including cleaning of all shipboard machinery, bilges and spaces; prepping and painting machinery and engine room spaces; removing garbage; and polishing brass fixtures
Assisting the Engineers with maintenance work including oil and fil...
            

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