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Instructor, Nautical Sciences and Naval Specialty

@ Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Overview

The Department of National Defence is hiring an Instructor, Nautical Sciences and Naval Specialty (GT-04) in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Esquimalt, British Columbia. The role trains and mentors Royal Canadian Navy personnel through classroom and simulator instruction in navigation, bridge operations and electronic chart systems. The posting states a public service pension plan and health and dental benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Train and mentor Royal Canadian Navy personnel
  • Deliver classroom and simulator instruction
  • Apply navigation and bridge operations expertise
  • Use electronic chart systems in instruction

Requirements summary:

  • Experience with maritime navigation simulators
  • Experience delivering formal instruction or coaching
  • Experience planning and administering training
  • Navigation experience aboard a Royal Canadian Navy warship or submarine
  • Experience using ECDIS or comparable systems

Tools & skills

ECDISElectronic Chart Display and Information Systemmaritime navigation simulator
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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-14
Source record updated
2026-11-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentEducation
Hours per week40 (estimated)
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Job description

Are you an experienced maritime professional passionate about training the next generation of sailors?

The Department of National Defence (DND) is hiring Instructors, Nautical Sciences and Naval Specialty (GT-04), with immediate opportunities in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Esquimalt, British Columbia.

As an Instructor, Nautical Sciences and Naval Specialty, you will train and mentor Royal Canadian Navy personnel through classroom and simulator instruction, applying your expertise in navigation, bridge operations, and electronic chart systems to support operational readiness.

We're looking for candidates with:

  • Experience operating, administering, supporting, or delivering training using maritime navigation simulators and associated software systems;
  • Experience delivering formal instruction, training, coaching, mentoring, or developmental guidance in an operational or training environment;
  • Experience planning, coordinating, scheduling, administering, or leading training activities;
  • Experience performing navigation, bridge operations, watchkeeping, ship handling support, voyage planning, or related navigational duties aboard a Royal Canadian Navy warship or submarine;
  • Experience using Electronic Chart Systems, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), or comparable electronic navigation systems.

DND offers a public service pension plan, health and dental benefits, and the opportunity to play a key role in developing the Royal Canadian Navy's future workforce.

Click the "Apply" button to learn more and submit your application today!

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