Dock Hand

  • Harbour Cruises
  • Front-line
    • Full Time | 
    • Part Time | 
    • Seasonal
  • 1525 Coal Harbour Quay, VANCOUVER
  • Accessible Employer: No
  • Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes
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Posted on July 3, 2025

Job Description

Coal Harbour Marina is British Columbia’s premiere, destination marina.

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Coal Harbour Marina offers boaters exceptional facilities and services in a world-class city. With over 240 slips, our clientele represents a wide and diverse cross-section of the boating community.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Role and Responsibilities:

As part of the facilities management team, the successful candidate for the Dockhand position will bring a positive attitude to the marina team. Although previous marina experience is an asset, we are prepared to invest in training and teaching you the ins and outs of dock operations. Your strong customer-service skills, coupled with a great attitude and friendly demeanour ensure that you will fit in within our organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct security walks and facility checks across the marina and parkade
Remove garbage and recycling; maintain clean and safe public areas
Operate black water pump-out system for boats (training provided)
Clean and disinfect washrooms, laundry room, office, and docks
Power wash and detail marina surfaces (when working in pairs
Light maintenance including painting, equipment checks, and organization
Interact with clients and tenants in a friendly and professional manner
Monitor and report safety hazards or rule violations to management

Requirements:

-Minimum two years of customer service experience
-Marina and/or boating experience is an asset
-At least two years of maintenance/construction experience
-Experience with the safe usage of power tools
-Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
-Computer literacy with MS Office programs

Skills
-Canadian citizen or permanent resident only
-VHF Radio Certification
-Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
-First Aid Certification
-Post-secondary and/or Technical Institute training
-Previous experience in marina, maintenance, or hospitality roles preferred
-Good swimming ability
-Boating license
-This role is highly physical. The successful candidate must be able to perform the following:

-Safe operation of hand tools and machinery
-Carry or lift items weighing up to 23kg (50lbs)
-Work on barges, skiffs, and floating structures
-Bending, stooping, kneeling, walking on long distances on floating structures

Salary/Wage

19-22

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