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Build your marine career

Find the right marine career for you! At the Centre for Marine Training and Research (CMTR), we offer a variety of career development paths that enables a cadet to succeed at a wide range of marine specializations and at all stages of their profession.

Finishing high school and looking for a real experience?

High school is over… what’s next? A career in the marine industry has opportunities to offer everyone and getting there can be faster and easier with CMTR. The marine industry is growing quickly with career paths to match varied interests. With many stable job opportunities and a world of experiences to explore, the marine industry offers many sources of lucrative compensation. Whether the thought of piloting a 150-tonne ship across the great lakes and oceans of the world or working with a four-story high engine excites you, the marine industry offers unique adventures for your first career.

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New to Canada and looking for a place to start?

Whether you are looking for a new career in Canada or hoping to build on your marine experience from outside of Canada, the CMTR is a great place to start. With a variety of programs for professionals at all stages of their career development, our centre provides an open, inclusive environment that encourages diversity across all ages and communities to join the community of seafarer alumni.

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Looking for a new and different career?

Looking to take your career in a new direction? The marine industry is growing quickly with career paths to match many interests. From cadet to graduate, the marine industry offers many sources of lucrative compensation, stable opportunities and a world of experiences to explore. With a variety of programs, students and professionals will find that the CMTR is a great place to launch your new direction at any stage of professional development.

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Want to take your current marine career to the next level?

Whether you are new to the marine industry and want to accelerate your career, or are an experienced marine professional looking to take your career to the next level, the CMTR offers a variety of programs for upgrading skills, certification and experiences. With the most advanced and up-to-date marine simulators and safety training facilities in Central Canada, the CMTR offers continuing education programs tailored to meet the needs and schedules of marine professionals.

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Contact the Centre for Marine Training and Research

For more information, contact us today!

Phone: 519.376.0840, option 6
Toll-free: 1.866.468.3225

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