British Columbia Captain boat Jobs – 11 Openings This Week

Captain
Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours —Victoria, BC
- $40–$60 an hour
- Temporary
- Maintenance
- First Aid Certification
- Team management
- Flexible schedule
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Chief Officer / Chief Mate - 500T
Bridgemans Services —Squamish, BC
- $560 a day
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Naturalist / Boat Crew
Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours —Victoria, BC
- $23–$28 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Flexible schedule
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Whale Watching Marine Naturalist
Vancouver Island Whale Watch —Nanaimo, BC
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Front desk
- Store discount
- Flexible schedule
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Chief Officer
Bridgemans Services —Squamish, BC
- $40.06–$54.00 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
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Operations & Showroom Manager – Marine Electrical & Electronics
Prime Yacht Systems Inc. —Sidney, BC
- $31–$36 an hour
- Full-time
- Google Suite
- Inventory management
- Assembly
- Store discount
- Dental care
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Junior Accountant
Procurify —Vancouver, BC
- $50,000–$62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Contracts
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Frontend Engineer
Procurify —Vancouver, BC
- $137,000–$152,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- AWS
- AI
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Full Stack Engineer II
Procurify —Vancouver, BC
- $108,150–$135,450 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Software troubleshooting
- System design
- AWS
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Senior Analyst, FP&A
Procurify —Vancouver, BC
- $72,000–$90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Research
- AI
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours
Victoria, BC

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Job details

Temporary | Seasonal
$40–$60 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

Maintenance
First Aid Certification
Team management
Cleaning
Guest services

Full job description

Job Position: Captain / Eagle Wing Tours

Vessel Captain – Whale & Wildlife Watching Tours

Job Overview

Eagle Wing Tours is seeking experienced and safety-focused Vessel Captains to join our award-winning whale watching team in Victoria, BC.

Captains are responsible for the safe operation of the vessel, ensuring the safety of guests and crew while delivering exceptional wildlife viewing experiences in the Salish Sea. This role includes overseeing vessel operations, supervising crew members, maintaining high tour standards, and strictly following ethical wildlife viewing practices.

Eagle Wing Captains are expected to demonstrate professional seamanship, strong situational awareness, and a deep respect for marine wildlife. The ability to operate safely in dynamic marine environments while delivering a positive guest experience is essential.

Our captains are ambassadors for responsible whale watching and are expected to uphold the highest standards of wildlife viewing ethics in the Salish Sea.

Availability: Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays during the operating season.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate vessels during daily whale watching tours
Follow Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) Best Practices for responsible wildlife viewing
Lead and supervise First Mate/Naturalist crew members
Monitor weather conditions and oversee all safety procedures
Prepare vessels for departure (fueling, safety checks, cleaning)
Oversee vessel upkeep and basic maintenance
Maintain accurate daily ship logs
Ensure vessels are cleaned and prepared after each trip
Maintain a high standard of guest experience and tour quality
Assist with guest suit-up when necessary
Provide content for the daily Captain’s Report

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Transport Canada Master Limited 60 Tonne License with an U-SVMO (unrestricted engineers ticket) OR 150T ticket or greater
Transport Canada Marine Emergency Duties A2 (MED A2)
Transport Canada Marine First Aid
Transport Canada Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate (ROC-M)
Transport Canada Small Vessel Operator’s Certificate

Additional requirements:

Strong boat handling and seamanship skills
Detail-oriented with a strong safety mindset
Team-oriented with leadership capability
Ability to work flexible and extended hours during peak season
Cell phone with voicemail and active email

Preferred Experience

Experience operating vessels in marine tourism or whale watching
Background in ecotourism or marine wildlife interpretation
Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. wildlife viewing regulations
Familiarity with Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) guidelines

Captains must be well versed in Canadian and U.S. laws regarding wildlife viewing and must adhere strictly to the Pacific Whale Watch Association Best Practices.

The techniques required to observe whales without interfering with their natural behavior take time to develop and require additional skills beyond basic vessel operation. Eagle Wing Tours is committed to setting the highest standard for responsible whale watching.

Why Work at Eagle Wing Tours?

Eagle Wing Tours is an award-winning whale watching company dedicated to conservation, sustainability, and education.

Rated #1 on TripAdvisor since 2007
Carbon neutral since 2009
Committed to protecting the wildlife and ecosystems of the Salish Sea

Our team is passionate about responsible marine tourism. As a Captain, you will play a key role in delivering unforgettable wildlife experiences while supporting conservation and education efforts in the region.

Job Details

Job Type: SeasonalSeason Mid June-Mid September 2026 (More details can be discussed in person regarding expectations)

Pay: ($40-$60/hr) based upon experience and our internal wage formulae (3 month probation period)

Benefits

Discounted or free food
Flexible schedule

Location: Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria BC (required)

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $40.00-$60.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Flexible schedule

Location:

Victoria, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

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