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JOIN THE TEAM

At Algoma, we are passionate about our business and proud to provide the most sustainable mode of transporting dry and liquid bulk cargo to our customers.

Our people are the backbone of our operations and the driving force behind Algoma’s progress and success. So come aboard and join our team of dedicated and highly skilled individuals. A rewarding career in the marine industry is out there, the only thing missing is you.

In 2024, Algoma was selected as Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers. This will be the second year in a row Algoma has achieved this special recognition and highlights our continued commitment to creating an exceptional workplace, fostering a culture of inclusivity, investing in employees' well-being, and developing our workforce for the future.

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START YOUR MARINE CAREER

Shoreside Positions

Algoma's shoreside office provides support to our seafarers, customers, and fleet. We offer positions in areas such as finance, information services, human resources, and sales & marketing; all with room for growth and development.

Female Marine Engineer Inspecting Equipment

Seafarer Positions

Have a passion for seafaring? Then come and work for a marine shipping company that not only encourages your passion but also trains and develops it. When you work as a seafarer for us, it's not just a job; it's a career of a lifetime.

To speak with a member of our fleet personnel department about seafarer positions, please click on the link below or dial 1-833-4-ALGOMA (254662)

WHY WORK WITH US

Competitive Salary

We offer well-suited compensation packages and do market analysis to remain competitive.

Employee Benefits

Employees are provided with access to health, dental and life insurance as well as retirement savings.

Work/Life Balance

We believe flexibility is important. We offer a hybrid work week for our shoreside teams, and our seafarers have the opportunity for enhanced leave systems.

Training & Development

We offer various compensation, reimbursement and sponsorship programs for employees who wish to continue their education/training.

Inclusive Environment

We celebrate diversity and support an inclusive environment across our workforce.

SUSTAINABILITY

At it’s core, Algoma’s sustainability strategy recognizes the foundations that have always formed the basis of our approach to sustainability. These include: strong corporate governance; our shared values; our commitments to community and shared prosperity; and the robust management system policies and procedures that have been in place for many years. The strategy is continuously updated to reflect Algoma’s current sustainability priorities.
Seafarers posing on board vessel.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Algoma values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment throughout our workforce.

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, zero-injury work environment, valuing diversity throughout our workforce. Our programs promote health, wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). To further enhance inclusivity, we have established a DEI council and are currently developing a DEI roadmap that includes awareness training. At Algoma, we believe that a safe and inclusive workplace is essential for our employees’ success and our sustainable progress.

Algoma has ensured that the council is a diverse group of employees that helps foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion with the following objectives in mind:


  • Promote a healthy, diverse work environment that fosters engagement and inclusivity.
  • Advocate for inclusion of underrepresented and marginalized groups.
  • Help create awareness across the organization.
  • Focus on areas for improvement and offer recommendations and potential solutions for positive change.
  • Help strengthen Algoma’s core values (Integrity, Sustainability, Teamwork, Ownership and Passion), policies, and practices.
  • Provide feedback on Algoma’s DEI Strategy and related programs and initiatives.

Our Hiring Process and Available Training

At Algoma, we have an unwavering commitment to safety with room for further growth and development.

For more information on the international and Canadian standards we adhere to, please visit the link below:

International Convention on the Certification of Seafarers

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