National Defence- Canadian Coast Guard - Fleet (* Note: Effective 1 September 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard has transferred to DND by Order-in-Council.) SC-DED-02-Stream 1: Deckhand,SC-SPT-03-Stream 2: Public Safety Diver Trainee Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

The Canadian Coast

Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within the Department of National Defence, is entrusted to deliver valuable programs and services to Canadians that save lives, protect the setting and support our Canadian economy. Embracing a proactive culture for 24/7 service to Canadians and for Canadians, CCG offers exciting sea-going and shore-based career opportunities in the delivery of critical maritime safety, security and response services; response to on-water and maritime incidents using a variety of vessels, hovercraft, helicopters, and small craft; and providing vital information and assistance to vessels, including navigation support, distress and safety communications and coordination of maritime trade. Come work for a Department that thrives on change, building partnerships and providing a high level of service to Canadians.

Women, Aboriginal people and visible minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be placed in an SC-DED-02 pool of candidates and may be hired for casual employment for a training program at the SC-DED-02, Seaman/Public Safety Diving Trainee, level in order to obtain the CCG Diver Qualification (course is approximately 3 months in length).



Those successful in completing the training program will be placed in an SC-SPT-03 pool of candidates and may be considered for term or indeterminate appointments to the SC-SPT-03, Public Safety Diver – Deckhand, working level.

Civilian Recreational Open Water Diver Canadian

Forces / DND Ships Diver Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Survival Craft Marine First Aid (can be Marine Basic First Aid, Marine Advanced First Aid, Occupational First Aid Level 3, or higher) Restricted Operator Certificate ─ Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)**required before the commencement of Diver Training Intake Experience with recreational or commercial boating.

Experience in recreational, government, or commercial diving.

Diver Certification

Board of Canada Certification Restricted Surface Supplied Diver Ability to swim and function unaided in open water conditions in emergency or stressful situations. (Note: This will be assessed with a practical exercise in a deep water pool). Language requirements (essential for the job) The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves.



We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. Equity, diversity and inclusion The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service. Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. Learn more about employment equity.

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.

Indigenous

Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common‑law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon.

For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

📌 Deckhand / Public Safety Diver Trainee (Vancouver)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Vancouver