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Post by Curtis on Feb 9, 2007 23:57:45 GMT -8
This is a question I've been wondering for the last while. Since I'm getting to the age where I can get a Job.
How Old do you have to be to get employed by BC Ferries? This applys to both the Ship and in the Terminal.
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Post by Dane on Feb 10, 2007 0:32:24 GMT -8
You need a driver's license to work for terminal traffic control (which is contracted out) and I assume they accept "N's" as I have seen a few, you need a Class 5 if you have a terminal job that could require driving for BC Ferries.
Can't speak to anything else.
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Post by Ferryman on Feb 10, 2007 8:14:22 GMT -8
You also have to be at least 18 years old. But I've heard of the odd 17 year old getting hired. I'm making up a reseme for myself this week.  |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Feb 10, 2007 9:16:38 GMT -8
It says on the site 16 for shore based jobs and 18 to be on the ships with all the right certificates. I am right now applying at some of the terminals for terminal jobs. Wish I had the certs for the ships! lol!
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Post by Scott on Feb 10, 2007 15:26:34 GMT -8
Does anyone know if it's easy to make the transition from working on-shore to on-ship, once you're in the company/union? Or would it be better for someone to start working as a "customer service rep" (wiping tables and vaccuming the floors) on board the ship if you want to eventually become an officer or master 20 years down the road?
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 10, 2007 21:45:05 GMT -8
You also have to be at least 18 years old. But I've heard of the odd 17 year old getting hired. I'm making up a reseme for myself this week. How odd are you planning to be? Be sure to spell 'resume' right, BTW--and don't forget the diacritical over the second E.  |
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Post by kylefossett on Feb 11, 2007 12:30:55 GMT -8
Does anyone know if it's easy to make the transition from working on-shore to on-ship, once you're in the company/union? Or would it be better for someone to start working as a "customer service rep" (wiping tables and vaccuming the floors) on board the ship if you want to eventually become an officer or master 20 years down the road? if you start on in a shore based position you then start building up seniority in the union. if you have the certifications for ship based positions and some seniority from your shore based position then you would get the position on the ship over someone with only the certifications and no seniority. so it is an advantage to start out with an onshore position and take some courses to get what you need. also a good ticket to have is your first aid level 2 but a level 3 looks better on the resume |
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Post by Hardy on Feb 11, 2007 20:10:52 GMT -8
also a good ticket to have is your first aid level 2 but a level 3 looks better on the resume How does it look on a reseme though??  |
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Post by NMcKay on Feb 11, 2007 20:22:53 GMT -8
do you mean resume?
and its best to get your marine emergency duties A1, B1, B2, C1, and D
A1 - Basic Safety
B1 - Survival Craft
B2 - Marine Firefighting
C1 - Marine Emergency Duties LVL 1
D - Marine Emergency Duties LVL 2
that will pretty much guarantee you a job with BCF
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