The role of a volunteer maritime rescuer

Looking to serve your community?

• Can you navigate?

• Do you have your Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate?

• Do you like to help people?

• Are you in good physical and mental condition?

• Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident?

Why not join the great team of the CCGA(Q)? We need you!

A rescue volunteer of the CCGA(Q) is an experienced navigator that combines his passion for boating, with their desire to help others. Their first duty is to rescue people in difficulty or distress. They must therefore be available, mainly during the boating season, in order to answer calls and patrols. They must also participate in the betterment of the unit, help in promoting it , undergo training and participate in practical exercises in order to keep up to date so as to be ready, when it really matters.

A member of the CCGA (Q) is a volunteer and is not paid for the work they do. They work in support of the Canadian Coast Guard, under a contribution and partnership agreement with it. On the other hand, a person who becomes a member of the Auxiliary will be part of a great team, whose history is filled with many feats of successful missions, and lives saved. 

Our members are motivated by pride.

Their mission is safety first and above all: save 100% of lives at risk.