Seafaring Careers
Seafarer in our Great Lakes Fleet
As one of the leading companies in the Great Lakes marine industry, Canada Steamship Lines offers a range of opportunities for seafarers of all levels, from entry-level positions to advanced roles.
We believe that seafaring is not just a job, but a way of life. That’s why we strive to create a safe and supportive work environment that encourages personal growth, camaraderie, and teamwork.
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Are you an Officer?
Are you an unlicensed seafarer?
Are you a student or new graduate?
We’re invested in our Great Lakes Seafarers
Earn excellent compensation
We offer a competitive salary, an industry-leading leave system and an exceptional employee bonus and benefits program that is unmatched by any other shipping company on the Great Lakes.
Find flexibility in your schedule
We understand the importance of work-life harmony, which is why we offer flexible schedules that allow our seafarers to spend quality time with family and friends.
We’ll help you grow your career
We offer our seafarers a range of programs and resources to help our them advance in their careers and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies
We also encourage our seafarers to pursue their studies and certifications to further their education and enhance their skills. We provide financial assistance for these programs and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate our seafarers’ busy work schedules.
Your safety comes first, always
The safety and well-being of our seafarers is our top priority. We believe every employee has the right to work in a safe environment, and we are committed to investing in the training, equipment, and resources necessary to ensure that our seafarers can perform their jobs safely and effectively.
Requirements and Qualifications for Seafaring Positions at Canada Steamship Lines
Deck Positions
- Must hold a Transport Canada Master Certification
- Must hold a Marine Medical Certificate or Provisional Medical Certificate
- Must have previous experience working as a Master
- An asset to have previous experience working on self-unloading ships or bulk carriers
- An asset to have previous experience working in the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence region, and East Coast of Canada
- An asset to hold a Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Certification
- Must hold a Transport Canada Marine Certification
- Must hold a Marine Medical Certificate or Provisional Medical Certificate
- Must have previous experience working as a licensed officer
- An asset to have experience working on self-unloading ships or bulk carriers
- An asset to have experience working in the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence region, and East Coast of Canada
MARINE COLLEGE OPTION
- Must hold a Nautical Science – Diploma of Technology from a recognized marine college in Canada. The diploma takes approximately four years to obtain with six academic terms and two to three sea phases (360 sea days onboard)
- Must hold a Watchkeeping Mate certificate
- Must hold a Marine Medical Certificate or Provisional Medical Certificate
RATING OPTION
- CSL offers a program to sponsor rating crew who are interested in obtaining a Watchkeeping Mate certificate.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Must meet all Transport Canada requirements and hold a Seafarer’s Identity Document, a Marine Medical Certificate or Provisional Medical Certificate, and any required maritime training
Engineering Positions
- Must hold a Transport Canada 1st Class Motor Certification
- Must have experience working as a Chief Engineer
- An asset to have experience working on self-unloading ships or bulker carriers
- Must hold a Transport Canada Marine Certification
- Must have experience working as a Marine Engineer
- An asset to have experience working on self-unloading ships or bulker carriers
MARINE COLLEGE OPTION
- Must hold a Marine Engineering Diploma of Technology from a recognized marine college in Canada. The diploma takes approximately four years to obtain with six academic terms and two to three sea phases (180 sea days onboard)
- Must hold a Fourth Class Motor Certificate
- Must hold a Marine Medical Certificate or Provisional Medical Certificate
RATING OPTION
- CSL offers a program to sponsor rating crew who are interested in obtaining a Fourth class Motor Certificate.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Must meet all Transport Canada requirements and hold a Seafarer’s Identity Document, a Marine Medical Certificate or Provisional Medical Certificate, and any required maritime training
StewarD Positions
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Must meet all Transport Canada requirements and hold a Seafarer’s Identity Document, a Marine Medical Certificate or Provisional Medical Certificate, and any required maritime training
