Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium

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NFMTC offers two entry-level courses to kickstart your career in the Marine Industry:

  • The 12 to 15-week Kisarvik Program
  • The 7-week Bridge Watch I Program

Both courses are designed to give you a solid introduction to the marine sector and help you determine if a career in this industry is right for you. Whether you’re interested in offshore or inshore fishing vessels, working in a processing plant, or on sealift or research vessels, these programs provide the essential foundation to get started.

Below are the steps to complete your application for our programs:

    1. Complete the application form click here.
    2. Complete the reading and literacy assessment – a copy of both are available from your Community Agency, such as the Hunters and Trappers Associations, Nunavut Arctic College, Economic Development Officer and your Community Liaison Officer.
    3. Request and submit a Criminal Record check with your application.
    4. Request and submit a letter stating the results of your Tuberculosis (TB) test from your Health centre.
    5. Provide readable copies of the following ID’s with your application – Birth Certificate, GN/government-issued photo ID, i.e. driver’s license – or any other photo identification. NTI card, health card, etc.
    6. Ensure your documents are not expired and are in good condition.
    7. Deadline to receive documents is 3 weeks before the start of the course.
    8. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and any missing documentation will be requested.
    9. All applications must have all documentation to be considered.
    10. Once the applications have been reviewed for its completeness, a list of potential students will be prepared.
    11. All potential students will be interviewed, either by phone or in person.
    12. Students will be chosen  based on the following:
    • Completeness of application form
    • Reading assessment – completed and scored
    • Criminal record check
    • TB results
    • Identification documents provided
    • Interview
    1. Students will be notified at least one week before the beginning of the course that they have been accepted.
    2. For our SVOP courses you will only need to fill in the first two pages of the application and come to class with a valid copy of your photo ID and your Birth Certificate.

PDF Applications should be submitted to:

Email – apply@nfmtc.ca

In Person – Building 1515 in Iqaluit

By Mail – 1515 Sivumugiaq Road, Iqaluit, NU X0A 3H0