Marine Service Technician

**About Us**:
Sea Power Marine Centre is a full-service boat repair, service, and parts company that has been operating in Sidney for over 45 years. We maintain and service all marine systems, from engines to advanced electronics. Our Engine Repair and Maintenance department services all makes and models of marine inboard, outboard, diesel, and gas engines, with a strong specialization in Volvo Penta engines.

In addition to mechanical services, we work with leading marine electronic brands to provide navigation, communication, and electrical system solutions. Sea Power is also a proud authorized dealer for Mercury, Caterpillar, Volvo Penta, and Kabola,

With two locations and a sister company, our team of 30 employees includes experienced marine technicians, parts specialists, and office staff dedicated to delivering exceptional service to boaters.

**Main Duties**:

- Outboard and Inboard engines
- Adjust, repair or replace mechanical or electrical system parts and components using hand tools and equipment
- Repair or replace electrical wiring, plumbing, propane gas lines in commercial and pleasure vessels
- Install, service, and repair marine water systems, including watermakers, heating systems, and related components
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance to ensure systems operate efficiently and reliably
- Collaborate with clients to assess system requirements and recommend appropriate solutions
- Coordinate with office staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Capable of reading and interpreting technical manuals as well as creating schematics as required
- Maintain detailed service records, work orders, and parts list
- Stay current on marine technologies, best practices, and industry standards
- Work with marine electronics, wiring, navigation, and communication systems

**Education**:

- Completion of secondary school
- Marine Service Technician Certificate from Quadrant Marine Institute → or the ability to challenge (Skill Trades BC Exam through Quadrant)
- Proficiency in both marine electrical and mechanical systems

**Work site environment**:

- On water
- Outdoors

**Area of specialization**:

- Commercial and pleasure vessels

**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Manual dexterity
- Physically demanding
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Judgement
- Work under pressure

**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Resourcefulness
- Excellent oral communication

**Preference given to**:

- Marine Service Technician Certificate from Quadrant Marine Institute or ability to challenge the exam
- Volvo Penta training
- Mercruiser / Mercury training
- Kabola training
- Caterpillar training

**Experience**:

- 5 years or more

**Who Can Apply**:

- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.60-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: On the road