The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in partnership with other Government of Canada organizations and the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation is hosting the second annual Marine Careers Expo (MCE) this fall to connect with Canadians and showcase marine career opportunities at sea and ashore.
4 September 2024 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) in partnership with other Government of Canada organizations and the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation is hosting the second annual Marine Careers Expo (MCE) this fall to connect with Canadians and showcase marine career opportunities at sea and ashore. The Expo, which is free to attend, will take place in cities across Ontario, Québec and Newfoundland – kicking off in St. John’s on September 6thand 7th.
The Marine Careers Expo is an opportunity for Government of Canada organizations and other marine industry employers and institutions to showcase marine career and training opportunities. This year, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Goose Bay and Harry DeWolf and our team will conduct port visits in eight cities in Atlantic Canada, along the St. Lawrence Seaway and Lake Ontario.
Canadians will be able to participate in ship tours, speak with sailors who have firsthand experience in these exciting and challenging careers, and to join activities aboard and ashore.
“The Marine Careers Expo is an excellent opportunity for the Canadians to meet our Royal Canadian Navy sailors and see firsthand the passion and professionalism that comes with a career in the Navy. I encourage all to take advantage of our port visits, to tour our ships, and learn about the excitement of a life at sea!”
Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander Royal Canadian Navy
“I couldn’t be prouder of the professionalism of our crews to be showcased during this second annual Marine Careers Expo. Sailors of HMCSGoose Bayare looking forward to share with Canadians what a career at sea means to them personally and what opportunities it has brought them. With numerous sailors hailing from the cities we will be visiting, it presents a unique opportunity for our team to engage with family, friends and other Canadians about what our chosen profession entails on a day-to-day basis.”
Lieutenant-Commander Jeff Smith, Commanding Officer HMCS Goose Bay
“It is great honor for the HMCS Harry DeWolf team to be showcased during this second annual Marine Careers Expo. Each and every one of my shipmates have joined the Royal Canadian Navy to pursue a challenging and rewarding career at sea in service to Canada. We look forward to sharing our exciting experiences and our fine ship with our fellow Canadians.”
Commander Jon Nicholson, Commanding Officer HMCS Harry DeWolf
“The Canadian Coast Guard is proud to join forces again this year with the Royal Canadian Navy and other maritime partners for the Marine Careers Expo. The Expo is a remarkable opportunity for Canadians to discover the rewarding and diverse careers in Canada’s maritime sector, including the various career paths within the Canadian Coast Guard, from nurses and engineers onboard our ships to search and rescue coordinators on shore. We look forward to meeting with Canadians at each of the port visits and inspiring the next generation of maritime professionals.”
Mario Pelletier, Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard
"The Expo shines an important light on the high-paying, in-demand careers that exist in Canada's vital marine industry - one that deserves more attention and talent. By expanding the MCE's reach to more communities, we're bringing job seekers and organizations together to bridge the gap in workforce development and inspire a new generation of professionals to join the marine sector."
Julia Fields, Executive Director, Canadian Marine Careers Foundation
The Marine Careers Expo will begin in early September and end early November 2024. For a complete schedule of ports visited, please refer to the Marine Careers Expo webpage listed below.
The events will be public and free of charge - all are welcome to come learn and have some fun. HMCS Goose Bay and HMCS Harry DeWolf, alongside their Government of Canada partners, will be open to visitors in certain ports. There will be plenty of opportunities to see Canada’s vessels up close and connect with the highly professional and dedicated sailors who work onboard.
HMCS Goose Bay is a Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV). MCDVs are multi-role vessels built in Canada and crewed by a combination of Regular and Reserve Force sailors and officers. The ship’s primary missions are coastal patrol, reserve training, law enforcement, search and rescue duties, and minesweeping.
HMCS Harry DeWolf is an Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV). AOPVs enhance the RCN ability to assert Canadian sovereignty in Arctic and coastal Canadian waters and support international operations. The ship’s primary missions are armed presence and surveillance operations, humanitarian assistance, emergency response and disaster relief both domestically and internationally, and search and rescue duties.
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