Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) student program (Summer 2027)

Federal Student Work Experience Program

National Defence / Canadian Coast Guard

Location

Dartmouth (Nova Scotia),

St. John’s (Newfoundland and Labrador),

Victoria (British Columbia)

Job type

Full time

$20.16 - Crew Member / $26.46 - Coxswain

Number of jobs

The IRB student program employs approximately 100 Crew Members & 42 Coxswains nationally

- training in search and rescue operations;
- rewarding real-world experience in delivering on-water search and rescue;
- experience working with local agencies during rescues and other incidents;
- opportunities for professional growth and leadership roles;
- development of professional networks, including with other students;
- access to many exciting and rewarding career opportunities with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

What you will do

Search and Rescue operations can occur at any time of the day or night, during all types of weather and sea conditions.As part of a crew, you have the serious responsibility of responding to mariners in distress or need of assistance, including but not limited to:

- vessels that are disabled, aground, capsized, broken down, lost in the fog, taking on water;
- persons overboard;

At minimum,each IRB crew consists of one (1) Coxswain and two (2) crew members.

When will you work?

- Summer contract period will range from the end of April 2027 to early September 2027 (may vary by location and operational needs).
- Crews operate on a rotating schedule of 14 consecutive days of work followed by 14 days of rest. During your 14 days of work, you will live and work with your crew.



Regional differences may apply.
- To maintain pay continuity throughout the contract period, payment is averaged over both days of work and days of rest.

- Lodging and a shared meal budget will be provided during your scheduled work periods. CCG does not provide living arrangements or meals during off-duty periods.

Where will you work?

The Canadian Coast Guard's Inshore Rescue Boat Service operates 25stations across Canada.

During your application, you will be asked to indicate your preferred region for employment. Due to operational requirements, please note that your training location as well as your assigned location for search and rescue operations may differ from your initial preference. Geographic flexibility is therefore required for the entire duration of the process and the employment period.

Atlantic Region Stations (Dartmouth and St. John’s)

- Maritimes: the stations are located in Saint John (NB), Shediac (NB), Halifax (NS), Mahone Bay (NS), Pictou (NS) and Charlottetown (PE).
- Newfoundland & Labrador (NL): the stations are located in Conception Bay South, Terra Nova National Park, and Lewisporte.
- Great Lakes (ON): the stations are located on Gereaux Island, in Twelve Mile Bay, in Corunna, St. Williams, on Hill Island, and in Mitchell’s Bay.
- St.



Lawrence (QC): the stations are located in Saint-Anicet, Vaudreuil, Beaconsfield, Longueuil, Sorel, and Trois-Rivières.

Western Region Stations (Victoria)

- Victoria (BC): the stations are located in Nootka Sound, Sointula, Cortes and Kelsey Bay.

What we are looking for

We are looking for full-time post-secondary students who:

- are reliable, calm, and able to make safe and sound decisions in a high stress environment;
- are hardworking and motivated people who are eager, willing to learn, and ready to work in difficult conditions;
- are fluent in French to work in the province of Québec and fluent in English to work in all other regions;
- have general knowledge of marine safety.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for the IRB student program,you must meet and be able to provide proof of the following requirements:

- be registered as a full-time student in a post-secondary accredited academic institution,this includes persons with disabilities considered to have full-time status by their academic institution;
- meet the minimum age requirement to be employed in the province or territory of work;
- be returning to full-time studies in the next academic term, in Fall 2027 session.

Preference will be given to candidates with Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status over non‑Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada. See theDirective on Student Employment for more information on the Government of Canada's requirements for student employment.

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