The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF), in partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Navy, and other private and public sector organizations is hosting the second annual Marine Careers Expo (MCE) this fall to connect with Canadians and showcase marine career opportunities at sea and on shore. The Expo, which is free to attend, will take place in locations across Ontario, Québec, and Newfoundland – kicking off in St. John’s, on September 6th & 7th.

The Marine Careers Expo offers a unique opportunity for marine industry employers and institutions to introduce attendees to marine career opportunities across the sector. This year, career exhibitors will conduct port visits at multiple sites across their 8 stops in Atlantic Canada, along the St. Lawrence Seaway and Lake Ontario. This year’s locations are St. John’s, Newfoundland (new this year), Rimouski, Lévis, Montréal, Kingston, Toronto, Windsor, and Hamilton.

Attendees can participate in ship tours, engage with experienced sailors, and join activities aboard and ashore, including RHIB rides, demonstrations, and vessel showcases at select locations. The Royal Canadian Navy will also introduce a new Hackathon series in St. John’s, Montreal, Toronto, and Windsor, inviting STEM students and trade school participants to develop innovative solutions to real-world marine challenges.

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“I couldn’t be prouder of the professionalism of our crews to be showcased during this second annual Marine Careers Expo. Sailors of HMCS Goose Bay are looking forward to sharing 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 a 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 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 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