Deckhand

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada • Posted March 16, 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

Posted: March 16, 2026

Category: Water Transportation Workers

Application Deadline: April 25, 2026

Role Description

 Job Description 
DECKHAND
Tsawwassen
Casual
The opportunity
We are seeking a customer-minded individual who plays a critical role in vessel operations and safety.
Reporting to the Mate, Deckhands are responsible for: 
Directing vehicle and foot passenger traffic on the vessel, and to and from shore to the vessel
Communicating in person and or by radio with ships’ officers and ticketing staff
Checking propane tanks are shut off, and tagged
Securing car decks and foot passenger gates prior to departure
Carrying out under direction general ships’ husbandry, cleaning and maintenance duties of the interior and exterior of the vessel including but not limited to garbage pickup, cleaning mess rooms, stairwells and interior windows; pushing, pulling and lifting heavy stores; chipping and scrapping surfaces; and painting
Patrolling the vessel to watch for unusual situations, poten...
                

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