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 qualified 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,

📌 Canadian Coast Guard Inshore Rescue Boat (Victoria)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Victoria