Seasonal Deckhand - Nanaimo, Canada - VIFC

VIFC

Verified Company

Nanaimo, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

This is a contract role for July to September 30, 2023, with an estimated schedule of between 24-40 hours per week.

About Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC)
We're the Vancouver Island Ferry Company, a modern Canadian ferry company transforming how we travel in British Columbia. It's all about being an easier, faster, and more enjoyable ferry experience.

Headquartered in Nanaimo and operating under our service brand Hullo, we will provide service between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo.

We're talking comfortable and reliable sailings in around 70 minutes, a seamless booking process complete with reservable seats, and refreshments that will be just that fresh.

Say goodbye to the biggest pain points of travel and be ready to be welcomed aboard with a smile and a "hello".

VIFC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in our organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and any other category protected under applicable law.

We welcome all qualified applicants who contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Hullo Culture

At Hullo, we're all about taking things to the next level Our obsession with safety and delivering an unforgettable guest experience is only matched by our passion for constant improvement.

We don't settle for the ordinary - we encourage our employees to think outside the box, innovate and make waves.

With data-driven decision making and a continuous improvement mindset, we are committed to raising the bar in everything we do.

But don't worry, it's not all work and no play at Hullo. We believe that having fun and being engaged are key ingredients for success.

That's why we strive to create a dynamic and enjoyable work environment where every team member has a say in shaping the future of the organization.

From the top down, we value collaboration and want each person to feel empowered to contribute their unique ideas and talents.

About the Role

We're a dynamic and growing company seeking experienced and driven Deckhands to help support our launch between July and September 2023.

As a Hullo Deckhand, you'll play a key role in supporting the onboard crew, ensuring the highest levels of safety standards, and fostering a best-in-class guest experience.

Our team operates two brand new state-of-the-art Damen 4212 high-speed vessels, purpose-built for reliability, efficiency, and speed.

As a Deckhand on our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests while also contributing to the overall success of our company.

Your day-to-day duties will include operating and maintaining ship's safety equipment, handling lines, assisting with emergency duties, keeping lookout on the bridge, managing deck cleaning and ship's husbandry, performing vessel maintenance, providing food service, and interacting with guests both onboard and in the terminals.

What We're Looking For