Questions and Answers

About Registration...

• Where do I start?
• How can I apply?
• What documents will I require? What are the Educational Requirements?
• What if my schooling was in another country What happens after I apply on-line?
• How will I be contacted? What type of proof of Canadian Citizenship is required & where do I send it? Why must we take a medical?

Question: Where do I start?

Answer: The Canadian Coast Guard College website provides information on what you can expect as a future Officer Cadet, your learning environment and your future as a Ship’s Officer upon graduation. Candidates that qualify for interviews in the selection process will need this knowledge.

The second step would be to apply online at http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/. Ensure that you give as much information as possible in your cover letter and resume, so that we are able to qualify you to the next step. Ensure that you meet the educational requirements and indicate this clearly in your application.

Question: How can I apply?

Answer: Visit the Public Service Commission website at: http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/

For information on the Canadian Coast Guard Officer Training Program (CCGOTP) and the Candidate’s Guide which will help you through the application process visit the Canadian Coast Guard College website: Fleet Officer main page

Mail:

Canadian Coast Guard College
Office of the Registrar
1190 Westmount Road
Sydney, Nova Scotia
B1R 2J6 

Question: What documents will I require?

Answer: When you are applying online you will be required to complete your cover letter and resume, and provide us with three references (2 academic and one employer).

After you’re application online is completed, you will be required to have your institution forward an official copy of your transcripts to the address below.

You are also required to provide us with proof of Canadian citizenship and provide us with any other certificates that you have acquired over the years. These documents must be forwarded to the address below either by mail or e-mail.

Canadian Coast Guard College
Office of the Registrar
1190 Westmount Road
Sydney, Nova Scotia
B1R 2J6 

Or email CCGCregistrar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Question: What are the Educational Requirements?

Answer: The educational requirements are: successful completion by June 30 of year of entry, of high school and/or post-secondary program, whose curriculum permits preparation/entrance and/or acceptance into the following university programs of study such as: engineering, physics, math, science or other similar technologies.

Your previous/current program of study must have included the following pre-requisites:

For Navigation and Engineering programs

• Grade 11 and 12 physics or higher (advanced, academic or pre-university)
• Grade 11 and 12 math or higher (advanced or pre-university)
• English or French Grade 12 or higher (mother tongue)

For Engineering Program:

• Chemistry, Grade 10 or higher

For Quebec Students only:

• All Quebec Students must have complete one year of CEGEP in addition to the above requirements.

Question: What if my schooling was in another country

Answer: If your education was obtained outside Canada, an equivalency assessment is required for foreign credentials. This equivalency assessment must be requested from the Canadian Information Center for International Credentials (CICIC) at: http://www.cicic.ca/postsec/voll.overview.en.stm

Although these evaluations are not binding for admissions or employment purposes, they may provide a useful comparison with Canadian credentials.

Question: What happens after I apply on-line?

Answer: Once you have applied online, your application is forwarded to the Canadian Coast Guard College where your application will be processed accordingly.

It is your responsibility to forward the necessary documents required (See Q & A: What documents will I require?). Failure to forward the documents will be construed as a withdrawal from the selection process.

Question: How will I be contacted?

Answer: All candidates will be informed of the status of their application via e-mail. (Ensure your e-mail address is valid and remains valid). If you do not have access to e-mail please indicate on your application and you will be contacted either by phone or by the post office.

Note: It is important upon application to verify your e-mail on a regular basis- not to miss any appointments and deadlines.

Question: What type of proof of Canadian Citizenship is required & where do I send it?

Answer: You are required to provide proof of Canadian citizenship such as a birth certificate, passport or landed immigrant status. Please do not mail original documents. Photocopies or scanned documents are accepted. If you are a landed immigrant you may also apply; however offers of appointment are made to Canadian citizens first.

After you apply on-line, you can mail your proof of Canadian citizenship to the following address:

Canadian Coast Guard College
Office of the Registrar
1190 Westmount Road
Sydney, Nova Scotia
B1R 2J6 

Or email CCGCregistrar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Question: Why must we take a medical?

Answer: Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination including visual acuity, colour vision and hearing examinations as per the seafarer’s medical regulations.