Careers in the Regular Force (RCN)

New naval recruits sign up for training in one of many sea trades and are shown the ropes. As part of crew aboard one of the fleet’s patrol frigates, support vessels, destroyers, coastal defence vessels and submarines, you will learn what it is to be a sailor. Become privy to the sailor’s own sea language and the centuries-old traditions that have made seafarers proud to call the Navy home. Sail with your crew on operations and exercises that can take you down the coastline or across the world.

You will train in real-life situations with sailors from across the country and even around the world. In the Canadian Navy, from the moment you are recruited, bonds of friendship will be forged that often last a lifetime. You will be part of a naval community where members find a warm welcome and familiar faces across the country.

Whether it’s the ranks of Ordinary Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman and Master Seaman, or as an officer, opportunity abounds. A Navy career is more than sailing, it is a tradition, and endless career possibilities, an exciting path, and an adventure—that pays you! If you enjoy working as part of a team, and using your mental and physical strengths in an exciting, fast-paced setting, then the Navy is a course worth sailing.