Careers

Do you want to be a Steward?

Does the thought of traveling around Newfoundland and Labrador interest you? Are you someone who thrives in a hospitality environment? Do you enjoy interacting with people? Then, we may have the job for you!

What do they do?

A steward reports to the chief cook. A steward is responsible for several housekeeping functions on board a ship. A steward is also responsible for serving meals and stocking provisions for the officers.

How do I become a Steward?

To become a steward, you must acquire a seafarer’s medical and a Marine Emergency Duties (MED) certificate. This certificate can be completed through a recognized institute, such as the Marine Institute.

You also require experience in the hotel, food or janitorial industries. You can acquire this experience by working for a professional housekeeping unit, as a server in a food establishment or by seeking job opportunities in the janitorial field.

Openings for jobs with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) are advertised through the Public Service Commission (PSC) website at www.jobs.gc.ca.

Spotlight on… Daisy White, steward, CCGS George R. Pearkes

During her career as a steward, Daisy has had the opportunity to work on eight other Coast Guard vessels.

“I really enjoy my job because I get to meet many different people,” says Daisy. She also likes to travel around Newfoundland and Labrador.

“I like my job as a steward as the work is rewarding and there is always a challenge,” says Daisy.

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Published By:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Communications Branch
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL A1C 5X1

© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
DFO/2009-1608
Catalogue Number: Fs154-7/8-2009
ISBN: 978-1-100-50072-0