The Canadian Coast Guard is a Canadian institution offering maritime instruction. Located in Westmount, Nova Scotia, a suburb of Sydney, the Coast Guard facility was established in 1965 and is part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.Â
Entry Requirements
Have the equivalent of a high school diploma. Obtain a minimum final grade of 70% in the required courses:
- physics 12
- chemistry 11 (for engineering program only)
- advanced math 12
- English or French 12
High school graduates: You must provide a high school transcript and any post-secondary transcripts demonstrating you have met the course requirements for your province.
English Language requirements
No specific requirement was mentioned
Officer Training Program
Training in maritime engineering and marine navigation is offered through the Officer Training Program.
In order to satisfy the Canadian Coast Guard’s professional requirements, the Officer Training
The curriculum may be more organized and complex than a regular university course.
This four-year curriculum is designed to help you become a better leader as well as an educator.
Pay and benefits
You are applying to the college for a degree program as well as a position in the Public Service of Canada when you apply. Once you are accepted into the program, you work for the company and will be paid:
- a fully paid education
- a monthly allowance
- textbooks and uniforms
- accommodations and meals
- medical and dental coverage
- Four weeks of paid vacation leave per year
Graduates of the Officer Training Program are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the Canadian Coast Guard and perform day-to-day duties. Upon completion of the four-year program, you will receive:
Bachelor of Technology degree in nautical science from Cape Breton University
Canadian Coast Guard College diploma
Commercial certification as a ship’s officer from Transport Canada
Deadline: The Officer Training Program application date was February 15, 2024.Â
Scholarship: not offered
