SVOP Skipper

SVOP Skipper
Job Number # 
31789
Employer 
Jamie's Whaling Station
Job Location(s) 
Ucluelet
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Mar 20, 2025
Apply By 
Apr 10, 2025
Start Date 
TBD
Schedule 
Full Time
Part Time
Hours 
5 days/week including weekends
Wage 
$29-$34/hour DOE
NOC Code 
7533
Source 
Employer
Details 

DESCRIPTION: Our SVOP Skippers are responsible for operating tours in Clayoquot and/or Barkley Sound. Skippers run our 12-passenger vessels in a safe & secure manner, while delivering an exciting and educational tour to our guests who travel across the globe to see our local wildlife. Full-time and part-time seasonal positions available(March-October.)

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Assure pre-departure checks have been completed, including checks of engine, safety equipment, weather and appropriate route planning. Properly fuel-up, record voyages in logbooks and store equipment after use.
  • Communicate any maintenance issues with Maintenance Team and work with them to resolve issues
  • Safely navigate vessel for duration of tours (2.5-3 hours) in accordance with your certification and the ‘rules of the road’. Ensure that all marine, environmental and wildlife viewing guidelines are being met and or exceeded
  • Provide outstanding interpretation for guests in relation to local ecosystems and wildlife, all whilst focussed on guest safety and comfort
  • Contribute to photos, videos, and data to our research partners
  • Take part in crew training sessions
Qualifications 

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Knowledge and experience operating in coastal environments. Experience in Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds an asset.
  • Some knowledge and experience maintaining marine equipment and engines.
  • Excellent communication skills: you will be passionate and knowledgeable about our local marine ecosystems, and keen to communicate this to guests.
  • Empathy and a drive to educate: We encounter guests from everywhere in the world with hugely differing expectations. You will be keen to meet them where they are in your drive to deliver outstanding interpretation.
  • Committed team player: our crew of skippers, naturalists and office staff always work together to deliver a high-quality customer experience, whilst prioritizing comfort and safety.
  • Ready to learn and continue professional development: crew are expected to attend on-going training and safety drills throughout the season

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) certificate
  • Radio Operators Certificate Marine (ROC-M)
  • Marine Basic First Aid
  • Seafarer’s Medical

 

How to Apply 

To apply for this unique opportunity please email your CV and cover letter with references to: jobs@jamies.com