Canadian Coast Guard College

The CCG College is located in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Two Officers Training Programs are offered by the College : Navigation and Marine Engineering.

Both are four-year programs.

At the end of the programs, students graduate with a diploma of Bachelor of Technology in Nautical Science.

CCG College study programs offer many benefits :

• Free tuition training
• Free lodging and meals on the College campus
• $359 to $556 monthly allowance
• Two at-sea training sessions ($1078$ to $1532 additional allowance)
• Access to a sports centre, including pool, gym and physical conditioning
• Guaranteed employment with the Canadian Coast Guard upon graduation with $59,000 basic salary
• The four-year study program is counted as time served with the Federal Government (pension)
• Sea and land career progression opportunities
• Training available in English or French

CCG College Admission Requirements:

• Secondary 5 Advanced Mathematics
• Secondary 5 Physics
• One year Secondary Education Chemistry (Marine Engineering only)
• One year of CEGEP for Quebec students, preferably in Natural Science

For more information:

• Web Site: http://www.cgc.gc.ca
• Phone: 1-888-582-9090
• E-mail: CCGregistrar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
• To apply: http://emplois.gc.ca