Does Canadian Coast Guard pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Canadian Coast Guard employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Canadian Coast Guard. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Canadian Coast Guard?

85% of Canadian Coast Guard employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Canadian Coast Guard 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Canadian Coast Guard?

Marine Engineer (7) , Deckhand (4) , Marine Engineer Officer (4) , Coxswain (3) , Inshore Rescue Boat Crew Member (3) , Manager (3) , Officer (3) , Oiler (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Analyst (2) , Captain (2) , Chief Cook (2) , Inshore Rescue Boat - Crew Member (2) , Intern (2) , Marine Communications and Traffic Services Officer (2)

What are the pros of working at Canadian Coast Guard according to real employee reviews?

"Some of the people are great, time on and off is equal." ((in 8 reviews)); "Benefits , time off, save on groceries, scenery and travel ,great team work , serving Canadians and making a difference" ((in 7 reviews)); "Though it doesn't pay excellently, its not terrible and the pension is great ... If you can last that long" ((in 5 reviews)); "Prior to 2012, good job security." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great work/life balance." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Canadian Coast Guard according to real employee reviews?

"treated poorly by office workers or upper management low pay compared to private" ((in 6 reviews))

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4.0

85% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

Mario Pelletier

85% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Canadian Coast Guard has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Canadian Coast Guard employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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84 reviews

5.0

28 Mar 2026

Seagoing

Logistics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

28 days on 28 days off

Cons

Working holidays away from kids

4.0

3 Jan 2026

Good work/life balance

Vessel maintenance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Lots of good people. Doesn’t get boring.

Cons

Can be stressful at times. Lots of policy and procedures

3.0

17 Dec 2025

Not bad, not great

Oiler

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Best job on the ship. If you like working away and saving your money, this may be the right fit. Though it doesn't pay excellently, its not terrible and the pension is great ... If you can last that long

Cons

Going to sea for your entire career is tough. It's tough to get fired too, which can be good and bad.

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