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Bridgemans Services

Runs floating hotels for remote project workers

Deckhand with SVMO

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$378 - $420
Mid
Howe Sound, British Columbia, Canada
In Person
Vehicle Operation & Delivery

About the job

Requirements
  • Possess an SVMO-U qualification.
  • Have sailed as a Deckhand on motor ships.
  • Hold a valid Seafarers Medical certificate.
  • Hold valid STCW courses.
  • Be able to pass a drug and alcohol test before hiring and potential random tests throughout employment with prior notice.
  • Have reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
  • Communicate fluently in English.
  • Be able to frequently stand, bend, twist, walk, kneel, and maintain balance; occasionally ascend or descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; and frequently lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to work in environmental elements, including extreme weather conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Safely transfer personnel and respond to emergencies as required.
  • Ensure the safety of life and the vessel, prevent marine pollution, and work within the company’s health and safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Operate and control the ship engine, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment to ensure proper and efficient vessel functioning during voyages.
  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, including engines, generators, pumps, and other essential machinery.
  • Conduct safety drills and maintain safety equipment.
  • Maintain continuous watch over vessel machinery and systems, monitoring for irregularities or issues.
  • Diagnose issues and implement appropriate solutions promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance, repairs, fuel consumption, and other data related to vessel operation.
  • Oversee proper waste disposal and fuel usage, and comply with environmental regulations to minimize the vessel’s impact on the marine ecosystem.
  • Respond to emergencies such as fires and flooding, working with the crew to manage and resolve the situation.
  • Communicate with the vessel’s officers, crew members, and engineering staff to maintain smooth operations and address engineering-related concerns or tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced First Aid is an asset.

About the company

Bridgemans Services runs floating hotels for workers at remote industrial projects, combining accommodation with marine transport and construction. Its vessels, called floatels, house crews near sites where land-based camps are difficult to build, including the Woodfibre natural gas project in British Columbia. The group earns revenue from project contracts that cover shipboard hotel and food services, personnel and cargo transfers, or the construction of docks, berths and breakwaters. It adapts vessels and supporting shore infrastructure to each client's location and operating needs. Founded in 2013, Bridgemans is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • First Nations crew gain sponsored qualifications: Bridgemans supports endorsements through captain licenses for vessels up to 500 tons.
  • Galley stewards' travel is covered: Bridgemans pays flights from major Canadian cities and transport to the site.
  • Kitimat laborers have a stated day rate: the marine demolition posting lists CAD476 per day.

What critics are saying

  • Housekeeping means extended time aboard: MV Saga X stewards work 28 days on and 14 days off.
  • Kitimat laborers face long shifts: the demolition role requires 12-hour shifts for 14 consecutive days before seven days off.
  • Able Seaman employment has a defined term: Bridgemans advertises three years with a possible extension.

What makes Bridgemans Services unique

  • Local access rests on partnerships: Bridgemans' Haisla joint venture supplies marine transport in Douglas Channel and Kitimat.
  • Shipboard systems reduce shore dependence: Bridgemans' Clean Oceans program includes water purification and sewage treatment.
  • Air-to-sea transfers connect directly: Bridgemans' marine terminal sits five minutes from Vancouver International Airport.

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