May 5, 2026

BCFMWU has been contacted regarding an external employment opportunity.

Please see below for details.

They are currently looking for the following:

Chief Engineer (1)

Key details

The Chief Engineer is responsible for:

• Engine room operations and vessel machinery
• Maintenance planning and spare parts inventory
• Bunkering and sludge oil management
• Engine logs and daily maintenance records
• Supporting emergency response and deck operations when required
• Promoting safe work practices and proper PPE use onboard

Wage: $69.42 CAD/hour

Should you have any qualified/Interested members who wish to make an application for any of the open positions, please apply via e-mail by 17:00 EST on Saturday, May 9^th, 2026, at the latest.

Please note that wages outlined in non-BCFMWU postings are not necessarily reflective of west coast union rates and may reflect prevailing wage minimum

Posting – Chief Engineer