Spill Response Technician

  • Location: Nanaimo
  • Details: onsite | full-time | permanent
  • Pay Transparency: $40.87 per hour
  • Date Posted: June 09, 2025
  • Closing Date: ongoing

Spill Response Technician Deckhands are responsible for:

Provide safe, prompt and efficient support to spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects.

Act as a Deckhand on Spill Response Vessels.

Act as Master of small vessels.

Maintain spill response equipment to ensure all equipment is operational and response ready at all times.

Successful candidates will possess a high school diploma, must be physically fit for work at sea in calm and rough waters and be capable of lifting and carrying up to 50lbs on a regular basis. Candidates must also be willing and able to work outdoors under inclement weather, hold a Class 5 driver’s license in good standing, possess a valid passport and be eligible to travel to the United States.

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Canada’s first marine spill response organization, established in 1976.
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