• Join our elite team and protect Canada's pristine coastlines!
• Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $49.69 - $52.56, plus exceptional benefits
• Lead impactful spill response missions and shape a sustainable future

About Western Canada Marine Response Corporation

WCMRC is the only Transport Canada-certified marine response organization on Canada’s West Coast. On average, we respond to 20 spills each year. Our mandate is to ensure there is a state of preparedness in place when a marine spill occurs and to mitigate the impacts on B.C.’s coast. This includes the protection of wildlife, economic and environmental sensitivities, and the safety of both responders and the public.

WCMRC’s employees work at the intersection of government, industry, and B.C.’s coastal communities. Our team is comprised of marine and corporate professionals whose actions have a significant positive impact on the protection of our coastal environment. We’re looking for team members who are committed to continuous improvement and personal growth. Every day we work to ensure we’re operating to the best of our abilities using the safest practices. 

For more information, please visit our website: wcmrc.com/

About the Opportunity

WCMRC is looking for multiple full-time Marine Engineers based in Port Alberni, or Prince Rupert, B.C. Shifts are 10 hours per day, 4 days a week.

As the Marine Engineer, you will serve as the Chief Engineer to the vessel and master. Your primary responsibility will be to safely manage marine spill incidents, minimizing environmental impact through strategies such as containment, protection, recovery, and clean-up.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide safe, prompt, and efficient support for vessel operations, spill incidents, exercises, and preparedness
• Maintain spill response equipment to ensure it is always operational and response-ready
• Oversee all mechanical systems on the inspected vessel fleet
• Participate in haul-outs, refits, and shipyard periods
• Monitor all systems at sea, ensure performance to spec, and conduct repairs or mitigate damage
• Ensure all activities prioritize personal safety and comply with company policies
• Accountable to engineering management for technical performance and mentorship
• Complete all assigned monthly work orders on time
• Support vessel dry docking and assist with Transport Canada Vessel Inspections
• Provide training to new hires, casuals, and contractors
• Work on project teams, build committees, shipyard visits, and SME provision to committees
• Maintain current certifications and proficiencies

About You

To qualify, you will need a 2nd/3rd/4th Class Marine Engineer certificate issued by Transport Canada, and a Class 5 driver's license. 

Additionally, the following skills and experiences will be highly valued:

• 5+ years of experience in a related role
• Experience with marine maintenance
• Valid Seafarers Medical is required
• Class 1 driver's license or Endorsement 20 (heavy trailer)
• Experience working with a Safety Management System
• Experience with vessel refit work in drydock
• Maintenance of small power equipment
• Ability to carry up to 22kgs on a regular basis
• Ability to travel if needed (locally along B.C. coastline or internationally as part of the global response network) 
• Working knowledge of local coastlines, and emergency response training and/or experience

As our ideal candidate, you will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong leadership skills, and be a dependable and organized team player. You should thrive on coordinating and interacting with multiple people on multiple projects, and be capable of managing shifting priorities.

At WCMRC we value open and honest communication that fosters a climate of trust, integrity in all our business practices, success through competency, creativity, and teamwork, and being a steward of the environment. We believe that putting our values into practice creates long-term benefits for our employees, shareholders, stakeholders, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on certification level, is an hourly rate of:

• $49.69 - 4th Class Marine Engineer
• $51.51 - 3rd Class Marine Engineer
• $52.56 - 2nd Class Marine Engineer

Along with a host of excellent benefits including:

• Relocation assistance
• Group health/dental and wellness coverage
• 3 weeks' vacation to start
• Short/long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Group pension plan with employer match
• Annual health and fitness spending account
• Employee professional development program
• Flexibility and work-life balance
• Reimbursement towards the purchase of approved safety shoes/boots and prescription safety glasses
• Length-of-service recognition awards
• Regular employee appreciation events, BBQs, and holiday parties

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!