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Seafarer Jobs in Canada

Seafarer jobs in Canada cover Great Lakes and St. Lawrence shipping, coastal ferries, offshore support, tug and harbour operations, fishing support and shoreside marine work. Certification recognition and Canadian work authorization are important screening factors.

How to prepare your application

Review the vessel's operating region, rotation, union or collective-agreement conditions, Transport Canada certificate requirements and any domestic work-authorization restriction before applying.

Credential and safety check

Foreign certificates may require an assessment or Canadian endorsement. Verify the current requirement with Transport Canada and the named employer rather than relying on a third-party promise.

Current worldwide vacancies

No active listing currently names Canada; these worldwide roles may accept international applicants.

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Questions about jobs in Canada

How can I find seafarer jobs in Canada?

Review the current vacancies below and compare the rank, vessel type, joining location, contract and credentials. Review the vessel's operating region, rotation, union or collective-agreement conditions, Transport Canada certificate requirements and any domestic work-authorization restriction before applying.

Which certificates are needed for maritime jobs in Canada?

Requirements depend on rank, vessel flag and employer. Foreign certificates may require an assessment or Canadian endorsement. Verify the current requirement with Transport Canada and the named employer rather than relying on a third-party promise.

Are all jobs on this page based in Canada?

No. Country-matched vacancies appear first. Worldwide shipboard roles are shown separately because an employer may accept Canadian candidates even when the vessel joins or trades elsewhere.