Great Lakes Maritime Careers

About Great Lakes Maritime Careers

The Great Lakes Maritime Careers website was created by the Great Lakes Commission with an aim to connect prospective mariners with job opportunities across the Great Lakes region. Please visit the website to view job opportunities and additional information at https://greatlakesmaritimejobs.org/

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River maritime transportation system is vital to the economies of the United States and Canada. The system moves 160 million tons of freight each year, generates 227,000 jobs and $35 billion (USD) in business revenue¹, and supports industries such as manufacturing, steel production, agriculture and power generation.

The maritime industry continues to modernize its vessels, investing more than $4 billion to upgrade their fleets with cutting-edge technology to reduce emissions and improve navigation and crew safety and comfort. With growing demand for jobs both aboard ships and on shore, and a projected shortage in qualified personnel, the maritime industry offers attractive career opportunities in both Canada and the United States.