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Chief engineer - water transport

Seabase Newfoundland Limited

North Vancouver, BC, V7P 2R1

Pay
$59.67 an hour
84 hours per week
Job type
Full time
Shift, Overtime available
Posted
October 21, 2026
Apply by
November 3, 2026
13 days left
Experience
5 years or more
Openings
4 positions
Education
Trade certificate or diploma

About the job

Seabase Newfoundland Limited in North Vancouver, BC is seeking a self-motivated Chief engineer - water transport. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Shift timings include: Shift, Overtime available.

Employer Name: Seabase Newfoundland Limited
Position: Chief engineer - water transport
No. of vacancies: 4 vacancies
Salary: $59.67 hourly / 84 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Shift, Overtime available
NOC code: 72603
Location: North Vancouver, BC, V7P 2R1

Job Description

  • The candidate must conduct maintenance and emergency repairs to engines, machinery, and all auxiliary equipment.
  • The candidate must inspect maintenance and emergency repairs done on engines, machinery, and all auxiliary equipment.
  • The candidate must operate main engines, machinery, and auxiliary equipment on ships.
  • The candidate must supervise and co-ordinate activities of engine room crew.
  • The candidate must stand engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance of engines, machinery, and all auxiliary equipment.
  • The candidate must maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance and failures.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must be fluent in English.
  • The candidate must hold a certificate or diploma in a related trade.
  • The ideal candidate must have more than 5 years of experience in a related industry.

Work Setting

  • The candidate must work in marine operations to support vessel activities, maintenance, and maritime safety.
  • The candidate must work in a gas distribution company.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
  • The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
  • The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
  • The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
  • The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By phone

70999923971

What you must include in your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Skills

  • 1st Class Marine Engineer Certificate
  • Transport Canada Marine Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency

Benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

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