Arctic Marine Training

💙 We're thrilled to be involved in the 2026 Imagine Marine Conference! 🌊

Here's a word from our executive director, John Vandenberg:

"I’m excited to join a panel discussion at the Imagine Marine Conference 2026, September 22–23 at Ottawa’s Rogers Centre. This year’s theme, Future-Proofing the Marine Workforce: Skills, Tech, and Talent, will explore how the sector can adapt to evolving workforce trends while engaging the next generation and increasing employee retention.

In my session, "Sectoral Solutions: Building a Resilient Marine Workforce to Support Canada's Economic Growth Ambitions", we'll discuss how the marine sector can respond to growing challenges and opportunities through practical initiatives, cross-sector collaboration, and targeted investment to strengthen capacity and support Canada’s economic goals.

Join me and industry leaders from across Canada as we tackle the marine sector’s biggest workforce and skills challenges."

Learn more at https://imagine-marine.ca/im-conference2026

We’d like to shoutout Moon Time Connections (Moon Time Connections ) for their incredible donation to AMT’s training centre! ❤️

Moon Time Connections (MTC) is “a national Indigenous-led period equity group” that works under True North Aid. Their mission is to provide Indigenous menstruators equitable access to menstrual products, and uplifting vital menstrual education where needed. Due to the overabundance we received, we decided to disperse excess products to local organizations where possible. We feel incredibly fortunate to be able to provide northerners access to these materials where possible. 🙂

We would additionally like to highlight the incredible work that True North Aid (True North Aid ) has been providing to wildfire evacuees across Canada through this challenging year. If you’d like to learn more about how you can help wildfire evacuees throughout your region, you can find more information at truenorthaid.ca

From the bottom of our hearts, we’re incredibly grateful to MTC for their generous donation. We’re so happy to be able to provide an accessible learning environment for all of our students!

It was a pleasure to take a trip to Yellowknife this past week and take part in the Youth Opportunity Fair!

We met a number of amazing community members, and it was a real treat to introduce potential students to our course offerings! It was also an amazing opportunity to connect with northern employers, and expand our network through different industry partners!

AMT is grateful to have such a supportive community while we upgrade our training operations. We constantly strive for excellence for our students, and these career fairs allow us to adjust our practices to accommodate students as best as possible.

We’re proud to share that John Vandenberg, Executive Director of Arctic Marine Training, will be presenting at the Arctic Shipping Summit in Montreal on November 18–19, 2026.

The summit will bring together leaders to discuss the operational, regulatory and commercial developments shaping marine activity in the North.

John will bring an important Northern perspective to these conversations, drawing on his experience in transportation, logistics, public service and marine workforce development.

We look forward to John representing AMT and sharing our work to build local capacity, create meaningful career pathways, and support safe and sustainable marine operations across the North.

Learn more about the summit and view registration details:
https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/arctic-shipping-summit/

Arctic Shipping Summit, Montreal - Register Now To Secure Your Pass! ACI’s 16th Arctic Shipping Summit will be returning to Montreal, Canada on the 11th-12th March 2020. For more info & registration, email: [email protected]

Arctic Marine Training Group (AMT) is hiring in Hay River!

We’re looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support daily operations at AMT. This role is central to welcoming students, coordinating admissions, and keeping our northern training facility running smoothly.

If you enjoy helping people succeed, thrive in a busy environment, and want to contribute to northern capacity building, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

What you’ll do:
• Greet and support students, staff, and visitors
• Help applicants navigate program requirements and registration
• Maintain accurate student records and process applications
• Coordinate events, room bookings, travel logistics, and accommodations
• Manage mail, supplies, invoices, and day-to-day office operations
• Share program information and distribute promotional materials

What you bring:
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience in post-secondary or adult education settings
• A respectful, diplomatic approach in cross-cultural environments
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to work independently and stay on top of details
• Knowledge of northern communities is an asset

Join a team committed to strengthening northern marine training and supporting Indigenous and northern learners entering high-demand marine careers. If this sounds like you, please send your résumé and cover letter to [email protected]!

🌊 Come join us at Somba K'e Park on August 12, 2026!

We'll have a booth stationed at the fair, where you can come ask questions, learn about our programming, and chat with our team about the marine industry!

We're so grateful to be apart of this stellar opportunity - where employers can share connect with the community and provide amazing opportunities to young people.

We look forward to seeing you there between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM! ⚓

🚢 Our latest Bridge Watch Rating graduation has been featured in Yellowknifer!

Congratulations to our nine graduates on completing the program and taking the next step toward careers in Canada's marine industry.

Thank you to our instructors, staff, industry partners, and funders for helping make another successful cohort possible. Together, we're creating opportunities for Northerners to build rewarding careers while strengthening the marine workforce across the North and Canada.

We wish our graduates safe voyages and every success in the future.

🔗 Read the full story:

Arctic Marine Training celebrates bridge watch certification graduates - Yellowknifer Nine students completed the latest program, with seven landing jobs by the next week