BC Ferries is hiring for dozens of jobs and starting wages are impressive
Do you love travel, making money, and the sea? Then working at BC Ferries could be a great fit for you.
The company has a bunch of opportunities available on its jobs board, and they include positions on land as well as on the water.
And with the spring and summer travel season coming up, now is a great time to get your feet wet on a new career path with BC Ferries.
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BC Ferries is one of the world’s largest ferry operators, moving over 60,000 customers and 23,000 vehicles every day. It was also recently named one of B.C.’s Top 25 employers in 2025.
BC Ferries offers a variety of perks, including:
- Career progression, training, and development opportunities
- Multiple locations and roles
- Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
- Public Service Pension Plan
- Passes for ferry travel
- Discounts in gift shops and at many businesses on Victoria Island and the Lower Mainland
BC Ferries employees work in more remote locations like the Gulf Islands, Alert Bay, and Campbell River, but they also work in Victoria, Sidney, West Vancouver, and Delta. So when you’re checking out their career opportunities online, you can sort by location to start your search.
Some of the jobs BC Ferries is hiring for include:
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Terminal Attendant
If you’re looking for a casual position, BC Ferries is hiring employees who can perform traffic control, baggage handling, and custodian duties.
A valid B.C. driver’s licence is required, and an OFA Level 3 certificate is encouraged. This position pays $28.04 an hour.
Foot Passenger Ticket Agent
BC Ferries states that a Foot Passenger Ticket Agent is customer-focused and is responsible for calculating and collecting fares from walk-on passengers.
The agent is also responsible for responding to passenger questions, completing revenue procedures, and making sure that the ticket booth is stocked with boarding passes, charge card forms, and other documents. The starting wage is $27.50 an hour.
Deckhand
The deckhand has a critical role in vessel operations and safety, according to BC Ferries.
Their responsibilities include directing vehicles and foot passengers on and off the vessel, patrolling to watch for unusual situations and any potential safety hazards, and steering under the direction of a deck officer when serving as a quartermaster. Deckhand’s starting wages are $33.80.
Manager, IT Resource & Development
This role is based in either Victoria or Vancouver/Lower Mainland, and is responsible for leading the design and implementation of a “wholistic people development strategy” for BC Ferries’ IT department. This includes managing contract recruitment, working with the IT management team. identifying and addressing any future IT skill gaps, and more.
The starting target salary range is $102,200 to $127,700 per year.
Regional Manager, Terminal Maintenance
BC Ferries is looking to hire a regional manager, terminal maintenance for the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. The successful applicant will ensure that the terminal marine and shore facilities are ready for safe operation by planning and implementing vital programs, managing operating and minor capital budgets, developing technical solutions, and more.
The starting target salary range os $121,800 to $152,200 per year.
These are just a handful of roles available at BC Ferries, and you can check out their careers website for more information.
With files from Daily Hive Staff