Crewing Scheduler Full-time Job

Working as part of a dynamic, results-driven team, you analyze, plan, and schedule work assignments for all shipboard and shore-based staff. You ensure crewing services meets the operational requirements and company objectives through the provision of accurate, cost effective and timely staff planning/scheduling services in accordance with operational policy, collective agreement and regulatory rules and requirements for the vessel and shore positions.

 

The Role

• Implementing schedules and staff assignments prepared by crewing officers/advisor, cross checking as required
• Generating and controlling time sheets and crew list accurately and on timely manner
• Maintaining superior customer service skills and positive relationships in communication with employees and in resolving problems and issues
• Handling short term absence and replacement requests to ensure that crewing profiles and terminal staff allocations are met in an efficient and cost effective manner
• Undertaking long term planning functions in support of leave programs
• Monitoring and forecasting needs and preparing accurate schedules for implementation on a monthly basis
• Ability to function effectively in high-pressure situations while undertaking short-term crewing activity which includes placement of employees in positions in order to meet operational needs

What you bring to the team

Education and experience

• Successful completion of high school diploma supplemented by some post-secondary education
• 1-3 years of experience in a complex unionized environment
• Experience with staff scheduling systems would be an asset

Knowledge and competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills which allow you to maintain effective working relationships
• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven
• Ability to work in a fast paced ever-changing environment
• Ability to multitask and mange several problems at one time, recognizing and solving potential issues with the desire to succeed and make practical suggestions to constantly improve processes

Job Details

• Hours of operation 04:15-20:15 365 days a year. You may work a variety of early morning shifts and afternoon shifts.
• Due to the early shift start times, transit is not an option; access to a vehicle would be required.

We're proud to be one of the largest ferry systems in the world, serving 1,600 km of coastline and moving over 62,000 customers and 23,000 vehicles on average each day.
BC Ferries acknowledges and respects the territories of Indigenous peoples on whose beautiful lands and waters that our ships, offices, terminals, and work sites operate along the Pacific West Coast.
For 65 years, we have been dedicated to providing safe and efficient travel to our customers.
Our role as a ferry transportation provider goes beyond getting passengers from point A to B. With 25 routes throughout the west coast of BC, we serve as advocates for the coastal environment and communities where we operate.
Operations began in 1960 with just two ferries providing service on a single route. Today we have 37 ferries moving more than 22.7 million passengers and 9.7 million vehicles every year.