Arctic positions

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The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Arctic Region is looking for Northerners who want to join our fleet. We encourage Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) to apply as these candidates will be considered first for positions in Nunavut. If you are a beneficiary of another land claim agreement or modern treaty, we encourage you to self-identify when reaching out to us.

The CCG Fleet works hard to ensure maritime safety and security through our icebreaking, aids to navigation, search and rescue and environmental response programs. We also support Fisheries and Oceans Canada as they carry out science and conservation and protection operations. In the Arctic, our icebreakers are a vital part of the community resupply system and we work closely with our Inuit, First Nation and Métis partners to ensure our work in the Arctic reflects their priorities.

Deckhand

A Deckhand (SC-DED-02) with CCG is an essential part of our ship crew. They provide maintenance, operational and custodial services for a CCG ship. Duties include:

maintaining deck equipment and machinery
carpentry work and simple repairs to engines
standing watches at sea and in port
loading, stowing, securing and discharging of cargo, equipment and supplies
assisting in the lifting, placing and the maintenance of floating and fixed aids to navigation, such as cleaning, painting, general site upkeep and repairs, carpentry, concrete and other construction work

Important financial and benefits information

Base Salary: $65,601 annually / $31.43 hourly
Our rotating schedule consists of four weeks of dedicated work followed by four weeks of well-deserved rest, so employees can still live in their home communities and have time at home for hunting, harvesting and community activities during their time off
Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowances) range from $2,740 to $54,327 annually, based on the location of residence and if the employee has dependents or is occupying crown housing
Travel expenses to and from the location of operations or training activities to the employee’s residence will be reimbursed
Crown housing is available in some communities in Nunavut
Benefits include:
- employer-paid health, dental and vision plans
- public service pension plan
- paid leave for vacation, illness, family-related responsibilities and Indigenous harvesting
- vacation travel assistance for Northern residents

Interested in joining our Fleet from the Arctic? Email us for more information! beverly.foster@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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2026-07-31

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