JOIN OUR CREW
Meet our heroes
Ivan Simokovic
Unit Leader
Luis Santos
Deputy Unit Leader
Alain Dubus
Quartermaster
R. Ng
Shipwright
Rolf Meindl
Boat Equipment Manager
Christina Zanella
Medical Supply Officer
Jack Price
Shift Coordinator
Ready to make a difference? We need dedicated volunteers like you for our daily operations. Whether on water or land.
Explore our opportunities below and become a part of something meaningful today.
Crew Opportunities:
- Coxswains.
- Crew Members: Helm, Radio Operator, Navigator, Deckhand.
Non-crew Opportunities:
- Education Volunteers.
- Fundraisers.
- Community Outreach Volunteers.
Thinking about joining our team? Here's what you should know
Boating Season Details
- The boating season runs from mid-April to late October/early November.
- Patrol shifts occur on weeknights and weekends.
- Boat preparation sessions for in service takes place during April.
- Boat haul-out takes place in early November.
- Call outs for emergencies are 24/7 during boating season.
Requirements and Training
To ensure the highest standards and safety, we ask that our volunteers meet the following criteria
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
- Completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
- Applicants must have a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) at the time of application.
- A Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M) is required for all crew members and can be obtained after joining.
- While T-SAR provides some gear, volunteers are responsible for purchasing additional items.
- Participation in mandatory winter training sessions starts in January/February.
- Commitment to continuous skill enhancement through courses.
- Attendance at two full weekends of Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary(CCGA) Phase training.
What's the next step? Join us and become a volunteer! If you're a crew candidate, please fill out the provided application form in Word format and send it to tsar@t-sar.com.
For non-crew candidates, simply express your interest in which position by sending an email to tsar@t-sar.com.
We are now past the application deadline for the 2025 season. However, you may submit your application for consideration for the 2026 season.
