Recognized as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2020):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 28, 2020)
Here are some of the reasons why Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard was selected as one of National Capital Region's Top Employers (2020):
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard offers exceptional family-friendly benefits, including maternity and parental leave top-up payments for new mothers (to 93 per cent of salary for up to 52 weeks) and parental top-up for fathers and adoptive parents (to 93 per cent of salary for up to 35 weeks) -- employees can also extend their leave into an unpaid leave of absence
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have recently embarked on the development of a dedicated Indigenous Requirement and Retention Strategy and are implementing a First Nations bridging pilot project, in partnership with various Indigenous organizations
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard employees work in a variety of unique settings across the country while head office employees are located in downtown Ottawa, with nearby access to the Rideau Canal and Parliamentary Precinct as well as year-round access to a number of sporting and active lifestyle options (including skiing, skating, rock climbing, white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard employees attend the annual YPN boot camp
Highlights
| Industry | Federal government, administration of conservation programs |
| Established in Canada | 1868 |
| Parent company | Government of Canada |
| Parent company head office | Ottawa ON |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Moncton NB, Montréal QC, Vancouver BC, Victoria BC, Halifax NS, Ottawa ON, St. John's NL, Québec QC, Sarnia ON |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 11,892 |
| Part-time employees in Canada | 647 |
| Average age of employees in Canada | 45 years |
| Longest serving employee | 50 years |
| Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension, defined-contribution (DC) pension |
| Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 80% of the premiums |
| Flexible work options | flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, earned days off program |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
| Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months |
| Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months |
| In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, paid internships |
| Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
| Scope of charitable involvement | local, national, international |
| Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2020):
By Kristina Leung, Stephanie Leung, and Chantel Watkins, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Jan 16, 2020)
Here are some of the reasons why Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2020):
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard offers the Canadian Coast Guard Officer Training Program, a four-year program that trains individuals to become ship's officers serving at sea -- in exchange for a commitment to serve with the Canadian Coast Guard for a period upon graduation, cadets receive paid education, textbooks, training, uniforms, room and board, a monthly allowance and paid vacation leave
- Candidates in the Officer program initially work as cadets, eventually progressing to more senior roles after successful classroom and field training and upon program completion, cadets receive a bachelor of technology in nautical sciences from Cape Breton University, a Canadian Coast Guard College diploma, commercial certification recognized by Transport Canada and opportunities for career advancement both at sea and ashore
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard maintains a dedicated pan-regional Your Professional Network to provide employees with professional development, networking and learning opportunities -- with over 400 members across the country, the network hosts a number of events throughout the year including two nationally broadcast "Armchair Discussions" with senior management, fun social activities and a full-day "career boot camp"
Members of the employee resource group 'Your Professional Network' at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard
Highlights
| Industry | Federal government, administration of conservation programs |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Moncton NB, Montréal QC, Vancouver BC, Victoria BC, Halifax NS, Ottawa ON, St. John's NL, Québec QC, Sarnia ON |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 11,892 |
| Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
| Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
| Career development | in-house training, online training, mentoring, apprenticeship/skilled trades programs |
| Training and development | Canadian Coast Guard Officer Training Program produces marine engineering officers and marine navigation officers, Fisheries Officer Program develops cadets to become fishery officers with training in facilities such as the Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS and the RCMP Academy in Regina |
| Dedicated employee resource group | Your Professional Network has over 400 members, organizes mentoring and interdepartmental mixers, and has observer status at departmental governance tables, so YPN members can experience departmental decision making first-hand |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
| Additional highlights | Canadian Coast Guard hires Inshore Rescue Boat crew members through the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) program each summer |
The Career Directory
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
Students on a Canadian Coast Guard boat
Highlights for New Grads
| Industry | Federal government, administration of conservation programs |
| Full-time employees in Canada | 10,000 to 25,000 |
| Parent company | Government of Canada |
| Parent company head office | Ottawa ON |
| Major Canadian hiring locations | Moncton NB, Montréal QC, Vancouver BC, Victoria BC, Halifax NS, Ottawa ON, St. John's NL, Québec QC, Sarnia ON |
| Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
| Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring |
| Other info for new grads | manages training programs for Canadian Coast Guard Officer, Marine Engineering Officer, Marine Navigation Officer, and Fisheries Officer, participates in the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) and Research Affiliate Program (RAP) |
| Typical new grad positions | Officer Cadet, Marine Navigation Officer, Captain In Training, Fisheries Officer, Junior Biologist, Project Engineering, Project Manager, Engineering Technician, Engineering Technologist, Junior Environmental Officer, Research Scientist, Aquatic Science Biologist, Aquatic Science Advisor, Aquatic Science Chemist, Physical Scientist, Aquatic Science Technician, Research Technician, Multidisciplinary Hydrographer |
| Starting salary | $55K to $60K |
| Work benefits | flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
| Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Geography
- Human Resources
- Public Relations / Communications
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Forestry
- Geological
- Marine
- Materials Science
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Pollution Treatment
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Water Resources
- Welding
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Bachelor of Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Forestry
- Geology
- Metallurgy
- Oceanography
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Community College Diploma
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Autocad
- Carpentry
- Electronics Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Forestry
- Heavy Equipment
- Human Resources
- Marine Engineering
- Office Administration
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Welding
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Doctorate (Eng.)
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Environmental
- Geological
- Mechanical
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Doctorate (Science)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental
- Geology
- Materials Science
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Master of Arts
- Human Resources
- Political Science
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Public Administration
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Master of Engineering
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Master of Science
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
- Financial Securities (CSC)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Land Surveyor
- Logistics (CITT, CIFFA)
- Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
- Professional Engineer
- Quality Assurance (TQM)