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BC Ferries

Delivers coastal passenger and vehicle ferries

Inventory Supervisor

Full-TimeDeadline 10/13/26
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Delta, BC, Canada
In Person
Operations & LogisticsInventory Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of a degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in inventory management.
  • A minimum of 5 years of inventory control experience.
  • A minimum of 3 years of previous supervisor experience.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, warehouse management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, maintenance management systems, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, delegation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Responsibilities
  • Administer the BC Ferries inventory system, including designing, developing, documenting, testing, and implementing system enhancements and procedures; creating work orders; monitoring system accuracy and integrity; and developing reports to track inventory accuracy and movement.
  • Establish and maintain inventory stocking levels by analyzing inventory data, determining reorder points, reviewing replenishment orders, identifying and actioning expediting outstanding orders and stock variances, forecasting vessel requirements, identifying purchasing needs, and authorizing inventory purchases and stocking requirements.
  • Establish and maintain quality assurance standards by collaborating with customers and internal departments to identify requirements, review inventory products, respond to inquiries, identify suitable products, and authorize stocking requirements.
  • Monitor inventory performance and accuracy by planning and organizing inventory counts, determining inventory levels, resolving discrepancies, completing data analysis, and developing weekly inventory metrics and key performance indicator reporting.
  • Lead the inventory team by allocating work, setting priorities, providing orientation, training, coaching, and troubleshooting support, evaluating performance, resolving problems, and monitoring schedules and attendance.
  • Ensure procedures are in place to maintain inventory accuracy, including material returns, end-of-life disposal, new item onboarding, and related inventory processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • APICS certification, or actively working toward APICS certification, is preferred.
  • British Columbia or Inter-provincial TQ in Industrial/Automotive Warehousing is considered an asset.

About the company

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BC Ferries

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BC Ferries provides scheduled ferry service for passengers and vehicles along British Columbia’s coast with nearly 50 vessels. It operates under a service contract with the Province of British Columbia, routing ships to connect coastal communities and support residents, commuters, and tourists, with revenue from fares. It differs from competitors by owning one of the world’s largest fleets of vehicle ferries and operating as a publicly owned, provincially contracted carrier with decades of service. Its goal is to maintain reliable marine transportation that keeps coastal communities connected and supports local economies and tourism.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$421.7M

Headquarters

Victoria, Canada

Founded

1960

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What believers are saying

  • September 22, 2026 Island sarlequun and Island xwsaĺux̌ul entered service for Gabriola routes.
  • July 27, 2026 HR and asset systems applications target payroll, scheduling, and maintenance efficiencies.
  • June 30, 2026 Horseshoe Bay/Langdale modernization advanced, supporting reliability and customer experience.

What critics are saying

  • On May 15, 2026, B.C. Labour Relations Board ordered BC Ferries back to bargaining.
  • August 29, 2026 mechanical failures on Queen of Surrey and Queen of Coquitlam cut service.
  • China-built Summit vessels and aging ferries expose BC Ferries to sanctions, supply shocks, and cancellations.

What makes BC Ferries unique

  • BC Ferries runs 25 routes from 47 terminals across 1,600 kilometres of coastline.
  • Its 2026-2031 fleet renewal adds four Summit Class hybrids and two more Island Class vessels.
  • BC Ferries pairs vessel electrification with terminal upgrades at Horseshoe Bay, Langdale, and Crofton.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Mental Health Support
  • Family Planning Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
CHEK Media
Oct 2nd, 2026
Comox company partners with BC Ferries and Nanoose Bay artist for new puzzle.

Comox company partners with BC Ferries and Nanoose Bay artist for new puzzle. by Adam Chan October 2, 2026 6:30 am The Comox-based Villager Puzzles has launched a new puzzle illustrated by an Island artist that's being sold exclusively on BC Ferries and on the company's own website. The 1,000-piece puzzle, called "Coastal Hiking," was designed by Nanoose Bay's Cynthia Frenette and "captures the feeling of exploring BC's coastline, turned into a beautiful puzzle that travellers can bring home and revisit long after their trip," according to Villager Puzzles. The company, which is women-owned, opened a call for B.C. women artists to design the new puzzle, and Frenette's was chosen out of more than 150 submissions. The puzzle launched onboard the BC Ferries' Passages Gift Shops earlier this week, and is the only in-person location where you can buy it. Villager Puzzles says the new partnership is part of the company's overall mission of supporting female artists. "Villager partners exclusively with Canadian women artists and pays them uncapped royalties on every puzzle sold, giving artists an ongoing financial stake in their own work rather than a flat, one-time fee," said the company. While Villager Puzzles is based out of Comox, it says its puzzles are carried at more than 800 retail locations across Canada. "This collaboration brings the brand back to its roots on the BC coast, where it all began," said the company.

BC Ferry & Marine Workers' Union
Aug 26th, 2026
It's time we got our fair share.

It's time BCFMWU got its fair share. Last week, the federal government announced a $32-million investment in ferry infrastructure in Prince Edward Island. The contract went to Dexter Construction, a Canadian company based in Nova Scotia. "Investments like this support economic growth in Eastern Canada," Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said in announcing the project. BCFMWU agree. But why is B.C. treated differently than Eastern Canada? Ottawa directly funds three ferry services in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec through its Ferry Services Contribution Program. Transport Canada owns four ferries and six shore facilities used by those services and funds operations, capital repairs and dredging around ferry terminals. In 2024-25, the three ferry services cost the federal government about $85 million, including capital investments. About $65 million went directly to the ferry operators. That same year, B.C., meanwhile, received only $36.9 million from Transport Canada to support its coastal ferry services. B.C. first pushed for federal funding in the 1970s because ferries were part of the national highway system and federal support between provinces was unequal. An agreement for an annual federal grant allowed B.C. to choose which ferry operator would receive it. Today, BC Ferries operates 25 routes from 47 terminals along 1,600 kilometres of coastline. Last year, it carried 22.7 million passengers and 9.7 million vehicles, much higher volumes than ferry operators in Atlantic Canada. But when BC Ferries needed help financing new ships and terminal upgrades, it didn't get federal investment, it got a loan. The Canada Infrastructure Bank is lending BC Ferries up to $1 billion for new ferries, which will be built in a government-owned shipyard in China. When the federal government announced plans to replace two Eastern Canada ferries in 2019, it required the use of a Canadian shipyard. Ottawa said building the vessels in Canada would support good jobs, strengthen the Canadian marine industry and generate economic growth. Ottawa's new Buy Canadian policy uses public purchasing power to support Canadian businesses, supply chains and jobs. If spending $32 million on ferry infrastructure in P.E.I. creates jobs and strengthen communities, isn't the same true when investing in ferries that will serve British Columbians for the next 40 or 50 years?

Clean Shipping International
Aug 11th, 2026
Corvus to power four BC Ferries newbuild ro-paxes.

Corvus to power four BC Ferries newbuild ro-paxes. Maritime energy storage system (ESS) developer Corvus Energy has been awarded a milestone contract to supply its battery energy storage systems for four new hybrid-electric, double-ended passenger and car ferries for Canadian ferry operator, British Columbia Ferry Services (BC Ferries). The four new vessels are part of BC Ferries' new Summit class and are to be named Summit Arbutus, Summit Cedar, Summit Maple, and Summit Spruce. Corvus will deliver 40MWh of installed battery capacity - 10 MWh per vessel - a scale that places these ships among the highest capacity battery-powered ferries. In addition, Corvus will supply battery interface bases and pack control systems sized for an additional 60MWh (for a total of 70MWh) for each vessel, enabling the vessels to sail nearly emission free for up to two hours as charging infrastructure becomes available. This future-ready design is intended to eliminate the need for major structural modifications and positions BC Ferries at the forefront of large vessel electrification. The Corvus Dolphin NxtGen Power system - featuring advanced liquid-cooled power cells, improved energy density, and enhanced safety architecture - is said to represent a significant technological leap in marine battery performance. The ESS will be integrated into the power and propulsion package for the new vessels. BC Ferries selected Corvus based on its experience delivering largescale marine battery installations, its operational presence in British Columbia, and its track record powering the company's Island class fleet. This ensures long-term lifecycle support for the new vessels, from commissioning through decades of service. Fredrik Witte, CEO Corvus Energy, said: "We are delighted to be selected again by BC Ferries for this flagship project. BC Ferries continues to drive one of the most ambitious and technically advanced ferry electrification programmes in the world. Our Dolphin NxtGen technology brings the next leap in performance and safety, enabling these vessels to operate efficiently today while paving the way for a fully electric future. We are extra proud that these batteries have been developed at our product development hub in Vancouver, BC." BC Ferries provides service on 25 routes to 47 terminals and transports approximately 9.7m vehicles and 22.7m passengers annually. BC Ferries' new major vessels (NMV) programme, the company's largest capital investment to date, aims to renew the BC Ferries fleet, increase service capacity, and enable more environmentally sustainable operations. Each of the four new double-ended ferries will be capable of carrying up to 360 vehicles and 2,100 passengers and crew. Designed in collaboration with LMG Marin, the vessels will feature diesel-battery hybrid propulsion, including compatibility with biofuel or renewable diesel. Their architecture supports a seamless future transition to near zero-emission, all-electric ferry operation when shore charging infrastructure is in place. BC Ferries' Head of Fleet Renewal, Ed Hooper, added: "BC Ferries is looking towards the future of what passenger ferry transport can be for the people, businesses and communities that rely on our ferries every day. Our challenge today is an ageing fleet, most notably impacting our major routes. When the new Summit class vessels begin to arrive in 2029, we will be adding more capacity and building better reliability into the way we do business. These vessels will have a long lifespan and working with dependable, long-term partners like Corvus Energy who have a local BC presence and proven ability to support the full system lifecycle, is key to our fleet renewal journey." The first vessel is scheduled for delivery by 2029 from China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Weihai Shipyard, with all four entering service by 2031. Image: BC Ferries design rendering (credit: BC Ferries)

Mott MacDonald
Jul 28th, 2026
Mott MacDonald appointed to support upgrades at BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay and Langdale terminals.

Mott MacDonald appointed to support upgrades at BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay and Langdale terminals. July 28, 2026 News. Modernizing vital ferry connections for British Columbia's coastal communities. Mott MacDonald Group has been appointed as owner's engineer to support BC Ferries on the Horseshoe Bay/Langdale Infrastructure Program, involving a phased upgrade of the Langdale Terminal on the Sunshine Coast and the Horseshoe Bay Terminal in West Vancouver - one of the busiest ferry terminals on Canada's West Coast. As part of an integrated team alongside Stantec and Westmar Advisors, Mott MacDonald Group will help advance this major long-term infrastructure program that will modernize a vital link between British Columbia's Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island. The program is expected to span approximately five years. BC Ferries' Horseshoe Bay Terminal is a key transportation hub connecting coastal communities across British Columbia. In operation for more than 65 years and serving nearly 7 million travelers each year, Horseshoe Bay is a critical part of the region's transportation network. Langdale Terminal has been in operation for over 70 years and plays a vital role in connecting the Sunshine Coast to the Lower Mainland. Planned upgrades include marine works and upland civil improvements, which will improve on-time performance, enhance customer experience, and support continued safe and reliable operations. As owner's engineer, Mott MacDonald Group will provide engineering and delivery planning for the project, including developing concept and final designs, preparing management plans, and providing cost, schedule and risk inputs to support funding decisions. Delivering this program in a constrained coastal environment beside an active community and marina demands careful planning, close collaboration and smart sequencing. Maintaining ferry operations throughout the phased redevelopment will require integrated thinking across disciplines and a clear focus on constructability, resilience and long-term performance. "This project is an important opportunity to help BC Ferries deliver a more resilient, efficient and passenger-focused terminal for the communities and travelers who rely on Horseshoe Bay and Langdale every day," said Nick Stewart, project manager at Mott MacDonald. "We are proud to support this program that will strengthen connectivity and improve the customer experience for the long term."

Ferry Shipping News
Jul 6th, 2026
Surikat to support BC Ferries cargo operations modernisation.

Surikat to support BC Ferries cargo operations modernisation. Surikat has launched a Discovery and Blueprint project with BC Ferries to optimise the operator's drop trailer business at the terminals of Duke Point Terminal, Swartz Bay Terminal and Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. The project aims to reduce manual processes, improve real-time data visibility, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance dispatching, scheduling and customer collaboration. It will also prepare the ground for the future implementation of Surikat's cloud-based Lynx platform. According to Surikat, the project represents the first step in a longer-term partnership focused on the digitalisation of ferry terminal and logistics operations.