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Certificates that raise your pay

• Bridge watch rating

  A Transport Canada certificate that lets you stand a lookout watch. Needs logged sea time.

• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

  Lets you operate small commercial vessels yourself. Opens up water taxi, tour and survey work.

• Advanced firefighting and survival craft

  Required on larger vessels and a common condition of promotion.

• Crane, forklift or tanker familiarization

  Cargo handling tickets that employers pay a premium for.