MARINE CAREERS EXPO 2024
FALL 2025
This year at the Marine Career Expo (MCE), Government of Canada organizations and other marine industry employers and institutions will connect with communities along the Great Lakes the St. Lawrence Seaway and in British Columbia to showcase exciting careers and job opportunities in the marine sector. Ships from the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard will be alongside offering the public the chance to come see what life aboard could be.
Coming to a city near you
09/20
North Vancouver, B.C.
10/05
Victoria, B.C.
10/10
10/11
Windsor, Ontario
10/17
10/18
Toronto, Ontario
10/24
10/25
Montréal, Québec
Hosts
Royal Canadian Navy
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) protects Canadian sovereignty and interests at sea, at home and abroad. Whether during times of conflict or peace, the RCN promotes global stability, enforces international law and helps protect both the Canadian and world economies.
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Canadian Coast Guard
The Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 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.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
We are a federal institution, responsible for safeguarding our waters and managing Canada’s fisheries and oceans resources.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) helps to ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems through habitat protection and sound science. We support economic growth in the marine and fisheries sectors, and innovation in areas such as aquaculture and biotechnology.
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Transport Canada
We are a federal institution, leading the Transport Canada Portfolio and working with our partners.
Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. We promote safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation.
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Canada Steamship Lines
Canada Steamship Lines is the Canadian division of the CSL Group, a Montreal-based ship owner and operator that today operates fleets around the world. Canada Steamship Lines’ modern fleet of selfunloaders and bulk carriers, provides innovative, high-capacity shipping solutions across the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River and Atlantic coast.
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The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF)
The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) is a national non-profit working with over 50 industry, labour, education, and government partners to build a diverse and future ready workforce for Canada’s marine sector. Through its Imagine Marine campaign, the CMCF promotes career opportunities both onboard vessels and at shore by engaging youth, jobseekers, and equity-deserving groups. The CMCF develops unified and sector coordinated approaches to workforce development, providing labour market data, tools, resources and programs to strengthen recruitment, retention, and training efforts.
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Chantier Davie
With pioneering excellence spanning two centuries, Davie is an integral part of Canada’s rich maritime heritage and its bright future. We build and sustain complex ships that enable our customers to protect national and economic security or fulfill acute business needs.
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Marine Atlantic
Take your career to open waters with Marine Atlantic! As a Crown Corporation, we spend our days providing an essential link between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia. With a career at Marine Atlantic, you’ll be part of a team that provides a safe, environmentally responsible ferry service that transports people and cargo in a reliable, courteous and cost-effective manner. We proudly service a route that connects North Sydney, Nova Scotia with Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador on a daily basis. We also transport passengers between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Argentia, Newfoundland and Labrador from mid-June to late September.
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Société des traversiers du Québec
Since 1971, Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) has played an important role by providing safe, efficient and dependable ferry services across Québec for residents and visitors alike. Today, STQ is at the helm of a large network of 13 maritime services that extends all the way from Montreal to the Lower North Shore and the Magdalen Islands in eastern Quebec.
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Institut Maritime du Québec (IMQ)
Recognized for its leadership, the Institut Maritime du Québec (IMQ), founded in 1944, is the largest Francophone maritime college in Canada. It provides workforce training in four areas of specialization: naval architecture, navigation, marine mechanical engineering, and operations management and logistics. To fulfill its mission of supporting the maritime and near-maritime industry, IMQ's Continuing Education offers accredited, regulated, and customized training through its Maritime Emergency Duties Training Center (CFMU) and its Center for Professional Diving Training (CFPP). IMQ also works closely with Innovation Maritime (IMAR), an applied maritime technology research center. The Institut maritime du Québec is an open and compassionate accomplice: it stands present for the future.
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Memorial University
The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University is Canada’s most comprehensive centre for education, training, applied research and industrial support for the ocean industries. The institute has three schools – School of Fisheries, School of Maritime Studies and the School of Ocean Technology – and within these schools a number of specialized centres and units. Teams of highly qualified researchers, technical staff, support staff and graduate students are using world-class infrastructure to answer research questions of local, national and international importance in the areas of fisheries, ocean safety, maritime operations, and ocean technology.
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Georgian College
Georgian is MORE than an education ― it’s an experience! We work with industry and community partners to offer relevant, cutting-edge curriculum, quality work placements and co-op experiences with top employers. Georgian College is the only Transport Canada Recognized Institute providing Marine Training and Education in Ontario, through the Centre for Marine Training and Research in Owen Sound. Our students graduate with the skills and mindset to be innovative thinkers and changemakers who can transform their workplaces and communities.
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Desgagnés
When it comes to safety and environmental protection, Desgagnés means business – and its policies and research and development activities prove it. Training for shipboard and administrative staff, heavy investment in technology, the formation of specialized response teams – these are just a few examples of how Desgagnés remains true to its good name.
Desgagnés is recognized for its expertise in transporting petroleum and chemical products while protecting people and goods, as well as the environment.
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Atlantic Towing
Headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick, Atlantic Towing Limited specializes in the provision of diverse marine services including port tug services, coastal towing, offshore oil and gas exploration, and product support. Its world class vessels are equipped with state of the art technology and experienced, versatile crews. Both crewmembers and land based personnel operate with safety, quality of service and teamwork top of mind.
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NEAS
With a team of highly trained and professional employees, the NEAS mission is to deliver reliable marine resupply, as well as, container, packaging and project planning services for destinations across Canada, including the remote Eastern and Western Arctic.
Sealift and packaging is our business but customer service excellence is our specialty. Our growing NEAS fleet of modern Inuit-owned vessels, our flexible sailing schedules, along with our heavy lift and efficient cargo discharging capabilities, make NEAS the top choice for sealift, and it is ultimately the NEAS team that delivers the superior customer experience at each point on the way.
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Horizon Maritime
Horizon Maritime has operations in both Norway and across Canada and is positioned to serve both the unique challenges of our Canadian waters as well as harsh and deep water environments around the globe.
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Women in Resource Development Corporation
Women in Resource Development Corporation is a provincial non-profit organization committed to increasing women’s participation in trades and technology. For over 25 years, WRDC has been an incubator for change. Creating a local, diverse and skilled workforce while supporting employers, industries, and sectors in their efforts to create and maintain inclusive workplaces.
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Oceanex
Oceanex was formed in 1990 through the merger of Atlantic Container Express Inc. of Montréal and Atlantic Searoute Limited Partnership of Halifax. In 1991, a marine terminal operator in Newfoundland merged its operations into Oceanex, creating a major integrated transportation infrastructure provider in Atlantic Canada. Oceanex has grown considerably since 1991, having achieved a number of significant milestones over the years, all focused on providing a reliable service to our clients.
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Algoma Central
We are a leading Canadian marine shipping company with headquarters in St. Catherines, Ontario. We own and operate the largest fleet of self-unloading and gearless dry-bulk carriers and product tanker vessel operating in the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway.
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Ports Toronto
PortsToronto, formerly known as the Toronto Port Authority (TPA), connects Toronto to the world, whether welcoming travellers to and from Toronto through Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, importing and exporting goods through the Port of Toronto or through the connection made with one's natural surroundings at the Outer Harbour Marina and the Leslie Street Spit.
Building on its rich history of public-service, PortsToronto ensures Toronto's Harbour is safe for boaters and visitors, and is responsible for protecting the environment in the Harbour. PortsToronto works with the surrounding community to shape a balanced, thriving and sustainable waterfront where Torontonians and visitors alike can work and enjoy for generations to come.
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Duke Smart Staffing Solutions
Duke is a smart staffing solutions provider, offering customizable staffing and HR solutions to our clients. Through innovation and integrity, Duke has been providing highly-skilled professionals to the shipbuilding, defense, and oil & gas industries for over twenty years.
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Lower Lakes Towing Ltd.
Begin your legacy and sail with the best ship handlers on the Great Lakes. Lower Lakes sails dry-bulk carriers transporting commodities including coal, iron ore, salt, grain and so much more, delivering to more than 50 long standing customers in construction, electric utility, integrated steel and food industries. The bulk of Lower Lakes’ vessel operate in the River Class market segment, where we are the undisputed market leader. We offer one of the best leave systems, compensation packages and team environments on the Lakes. Discover your career at Lower Lakes Towing Ltd.
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Skill Trades Ontario
Opportunity in every skill. Skilled Trades Ontario is the one-stop shop for opportunities in the skilled trades, and the promotion of rewarding careers which support Ontario’s economy.
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South Shore Search and Rescue
We are a community-based Ontario not-for-profit organization that provides volunteer marine search and rescue services along the south shore of western Lake Ontario.
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Herzing College Skilled Trades Division
Herzing College Skilled Trades Division is dedicated to preparing students for careers in the skilled trades by providing industry-focused training and hands-on experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, Herzing strives to empower underrepresented groups, including women, to succeed in traditionally male-dominated fields. Through partnerships with employers and organizations, Herzing fosters a supportive learning environment and bridges the gap between education and employment in the trades sector.
For over 55 years, Herzing College has been at the forefront of career education, shaping a highly skilled and diverse workforce across Canada.
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Hamilton Police Service
Hamilton Police Service is proud to serve and protect Hamilton’s 545,000 residents in partnership with our communities. Our 829 officers and 414 civilians are guided by our mission, vision and values in making Hamilton a safe place to live and work. Our Mission is “To serve and protect in partnership with our communities.” We are always looking for new members to serve our community and embody our values of Compassion, Dedication, Inclusivity, Professionalism, and Collaboration. Hamilton Police Service: Together. Stronger. Safer.