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A Day in the Life: Marine Careers
"Live Your Best Career" is a series looking at a day in the life of different young professionals all across the marine sector. Watch all of our videos to get inspired and find the path that's right for you!
Amie
Spill Response Tech at the Western Canada Marine Response (WCMRC)
Marta
Operations Controller at the St. Lawrence Seaway
Trevor
Marine Cadet at Georgian College Centre for Marine Training and Research (CMTR)
Devin
Operations Controller at the St. Lawrence Seaway
Misha
Engineering student at Georgian College Centre for Marine Training and Research (CMTR)
Laura
Project Manager at Heddle Shipyards
Rob
Port Patrol Officer with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA)
Colby
Deck Cadet with Algoma Central Corporation
Lauren
Owner & Captain with Collingwood Charters
Audrey
Environmental Advisor with Montreal Gateway Terminals
Michelle
Business Process Optimization Specialist with Canada Steamship Lines (CSL)
Guillaume
Operations Supervisor with Montreal Gateway Terminals
Our Navy
Video provided by the Royal Canadian Navy
The Naval Experience Program
Video provided by the Royal Canadian Navy
Shipping on the Seaway
Why does marine transportation matter? Discover the world of shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

In this collection, you will uncover the challenges and career paths of shipping professions and learn about the intricate operations of locks, how ships can use biofuel, and what working and living on a ship is like.
Learning the ropes
Thierry Seguin - Cadet, The CSL Group
Seaway safety
Federico Gabriel Kell - Third Officer, The CSL Group
Galley gourmet
Cheryl Wyllie - Chief Cook, The CSL Group
Cargo captain
Anita Lambe - Captain, CSL St-Laurent, The CSL Group
Building bio-boats
Yousef El Bagoury - Senior Naval Architect, The CSL Group
Seaway traffic control
Alexandra Couture - Supervisor in Training, Canal Services Operations, SLSMC
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