Work-term with Oceanic

Why not rock the boat?
Located at the very edge of North America in St. John's, Newfoundland, Oceanic Consulting Corporation offers students and graduates exciting work-term and employment opportunities and valuable hands-on experience at one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of marine hydrodynamic testing facilities.

Heave about our way...
Come discover the oldest city in North America. With its unique culture and warm, friendly people, newcomers will instantly feel right at home. St. John’s is where old and new, city and nature, are found just at one’s doorstep. Shopping malls, theatres, hiking, biking, beautiful coastline, and George Street, internationally renowned for its collection of pubs and a lively nightlife, are just a few of the city’s attractions. It’s all right here, so come, dive in.

Dive into... The world's largest ice tank Real projects and hands-on experience A cluster of state-of-the-art testing facilities Large-scale models A unique culture rich in maritime history Small-town warmth and a lively nightlife A little bit more about us... Headquartered in St. John's, NL, Oceanic Consulting Corporation provides contract research services in hydrodynamics and arctic engineering to the international marine industry. Using world-class testing facilities and industry-leading numerical simulation software, the firm analyzes the hydrodynamic behavior of everything from ship designs to offshore structures and other marine systems, providing clients with a demonstration of real-world performance. Oceanic is the ‘commercial front door’ to an alliance of marine research facilities in Newfoundland which includes the National Research Council of Canada’s Institute for Ocean Technology, Memorial University’s Ocean Engineering Research Centre, and Marine Institute.

FAQ's

What experience do I need as a student?
If you are interested in working on dynamic and innovative projects for internationally renowned clients and want to challenge the conventional, then let’s talk. Oceanic requires people from a variety of scientific and mathematical backgrounds including engineers, naval architects, applied mathematicians, physicists, programmers, technologists, and instrumentation personnel of all experience levels. In order to qualify for our work-term positions though you must have at least two academic semesters and two work-terms completed.

Do I need a work permit? Yes. Therefore you should apply to Oceanic at least one month before your work-term is due to begin. What else will I need to apply... Copy of academic transcripts and awards Birth certificate Passport Resume Two letters of reference Will this be a paid work-term? Yes! Our work-term students earn ~$19/hour and will work, on average, 37.5 hours/week. Oceanic will also cover work permit fees, along with some travel and living expenses. Please contact our office directly for further details on remuneration and allowances. Job Description Apply the engineering principles of your engineering education and training to solve practical problems in relation to the engineering safety, design and verification of offshore and marine structures. Working in the testing department Responsible for preparing, conducting, and demobilizing hydrodynamic model tests

Highlights of a job with Oceanic... Real projects and hands-on experience The world’s longest ice tank The world’s most comprehensive collection of facilities Located on the very edge of North America Small town warmth and a lively nightlife About the office... Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9-5 Office Social is the first of every month Casual office environment Where can I learn more about St. John's, NL? Please visit www.newfoundlandlabrador.com for information about our province. You can find out about the city of St. John's at www.stjohns.ca. I've graduated and am looking for a career... Oceanic is seeking naval architects and engineers of all experience levels. These positions offer a competitive salary, and a compensation package with life, medical, and dental coverage. Successful applicants may be also eligible for relocation allowances.

How to reach us...
Oceanic Consulting Corporation
95 Bonaventure Avenue, Suite 401
St. John's, NL, A1B 2X5
Canada

Telephone: 709-722-9060
Facsimile: 709-722-9064
Email: oceanic@oceaniccorp.com