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These are public service (civilian) positions with the Government of Canada, not Canadian Armed Forces military roles. 

 

The Department of National Defence (DND), including the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) play a critical role on Canada’s waters. Our work includes naval operations, fleet support, search and rescue, icebreaking, and environmental response. We’re entrusted to deliver valuable programs and services to Canadians along 243,000 kilometers of coastline, the longest of any country in the world. We ensure the safety of all mariners on our waters, protect our marine environment, and support our economic growth. We help to ensure our country's sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters. Our marine workforce includes skilled seafarers, engineers, technicians, and shore-based teams who keep vessels operating safely and effectively in some of the most demanding conditions in the world. We’re looking for qualified maritime professionals, in a public service (civilian) role supporting Canada’s operations at sea and ashore, who are ready to put their skills to use in service of Canada. At sea or ashore, your work will support operations across Canada’s waters. 


Il s’agit de postes (civils) de la fonction publique au gouvernement du Canada, et non de rôles militaires dans les Forces armées canadiennes.

Le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN), dont font partie la Marine royale canadienne (MRC) et la Garde côtière canadienne (GCC), joue un rôle essentiel dans les eaux canadiennes. Notre travail comprend les opérations navales, le soutien de la flotte, la recherche et le sauvetage, le déglaçage ainsi que les interventions environnementales. Nous avons le mandat d’offrir des programmes et des services précieux à la population canadienne le long de nos 243 000 kilomètres de côtes, le plus long littoral parmi tous les pays du monde. Nous assurons la sécurité de tous les marins sur nos eaux, protégeons notre environnement marin et soutenons notre croissance économique. Nous contribuons à garantir la souveraineté et la sécurité de notre pays grâce à notre présence dans les eaux canadiennes. Notre main‑d’œuvre maritime est composée de marins qualifiés, d’ingénieurs, de techniciens et d’équipes basées à terre qui assurent la sécurité et l’efficacité des navires dans certaines des conditions les plus difficiles au monde. Nous sommes à la recherche de professionnels qualifiés du secteur maritime, pour des postes (civils) dans la fonction publique soutenant les opérations du Canada en mer et à terre, qui sont prêts à mettre leurs compétences au service du Canada. En mer ou à terre, votre travail appuiera les opérations partout dans les eaux canadiennes.

 

 

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Marine Training Instructor (Navigation)
Posted date [2026-Aug-19] (ID: 4042)

Work environment
The Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country's sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters. The positions being staffed are public service (civilian) roles supporting these important missions.

Canadian Coast Guard Academy
We offer specialized marine training to develop future Coast Guard officers and provide ongoing training for Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) personnel. Learn the skills to save lives, safeguard marine life, and protect the environment on Canada’s waters.

Position Title: Marine Training Instructor (Navigation)

Location
Sydney (Nova Scotia)

Salary
$112,172 to $147,609

Why join the Canadian Coast Guard Academy?

  • Support Marine Training Excellence
  • Ongoing learning and career growth
  • Competitive pay and work-life balance
  • Long-term pension benefits

Requirements to apply:

  • Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Master Near Coastal or Transport Canada Certificate Chief Mate – Near Coastal.
  • Transport Canada Certificate of Competency -  Master Near Coastal or Chief Mate Near Coastal
  • Experience as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch at Sea
  • Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Apply Now! 

Marine Training Instructor (Navigation)
Job Details
Department of National Defence
 
$112,172 - $147,609
Sydney, Nova Scotia
2026-Oct-20
 
Leanne.Denison(at)forces.gc.ca
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