Candidate hiring process

Candidates who are successful in the assessment process and pass the written assessment and interview, will be considered hired as an officer cadet in the Officer Training Program. Not all candidates who are successful in the assessment process will be selected to join the Officer Training Program. There are many applicants and a limited number of spots available.

Conditional letters of offer

What is a conditional letter of offer?

A conditional letter of offer is an employment offer where the employer requires completion of conditions before they can finalize the contract.

An applicant who is selected to the Officer Training Program will receive a conditional letter of offer. A conditional letter of offer means we reserve a spot for you in the program; however, you still need to meet certain conditions.

These conditions may include that you:

continue to meet the educational requirements
pass the medical
obtain a security clearance

If you fail to meet these conditions by the deadline, you we will be removed from the process.

Official letters of offer

What is an official letter of offer?

An official letter of offer is a formal document to a candidate who has been selected for a job position. It includes specific job details such as start date, salary, benefits and other employment conditions, procedures and policies.

An official letter of offer means that you have been accepted into either the Marine Navigation or Marine Engineering program. It means that you have met all the conditions:

Education
The competencies assessed throughout the interview and written assessment
Security Clearance
Medical

You will be provided with the official letter of offer for your signature, and various documentation to prepare for your arrival. It is extremely important to complete the documentation in a timely manner.

Travel preparation to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy

Shortly after you sign your official letter of offer, you will be contacted by a travel agent to walk you through the steps of relocating to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy. It is recommended that you do not arrange your own travel to the Academy until you have spoken to the travel agent.

In addition to Academy admissions, you will also be in contact with the Superintendent of Officer Cadets’ department in regards to your travel to the Academy. This will allow them to be ready for your arrival.

Other joining instructions

It is important to check your emails often once you have been accepted into the Officer Training Program. We will be sending you further documentation that will help us prepare for your arrival such as:

A small biography
A kit list
Food allergies
Clothing sizes for uniform
Pay documents

The start of the Officer Training Program

Orientation week will begin the last Monday in the month of August. Your 45-months of consecutive training in your program of choice will start the first week of September.

Upon graduation

Your employment with the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet will begin upon graduation.

Graduation takes place the first weekend of June in your fourth year. After graduation you will start your employment as an officer on one of the Canadian Coast Guard vessels.

Page details

2026-01-20

Language selection

Search

Candidate hiring process

Page details