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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a job with the Canadian Coast Guard?

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a civilian marine organization within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. As such, all non-professional categories are hired through your local Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) center.

Professional categories — navigators, engineers, pilots and logistics officers — are normally recruited and trained at the Canadian Coast Guard College located in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

You can obtain more information on the CCG Officer Training Program by contacting:

The Registrar
Canadian Coast Guard College
P.O. Box 3000
Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6K7

Telephone: (902) 567-3208
Facsimile: (902) 567-3233
Email: registrar@cgc.ns.ca

Where can I find an email address for a friend/family who works on one of your ships?

Without the express permission of the person in question we do not forward email addresses to the general public. In many instances, there are no "personal" email addresses for individuals on board our ships. We recommend, therefore, contacting the person by conventional means.

Who is responsible for professional marine certification in Canada?

Transport Canada's Ship Safety Branch is responsible for all professional marine certification in Canada. For additional information on Transport Canada and the Ship Safety Branch, go to: Transport Canada.

How to register a ship or boat in Canada?

For information on how to register a ship or boat in Canada, go to: Transport Canada's Vessel Registration Office.

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