Ocean Tech Future – Canada's Ocean Supercluster

See how you fit into emerging Ocean AI and Tech

What comes to mind when you read “ocean careers”—fishing? offshore? marine biology? Totally fair, but guess what: you don’t actually have to live near the ocean to have an ocean career! From coast-to-coast-to-coast, and everywhere in between, there are opportunities waiting for you—no scuba gear required.

Let’s dive into the variety of careers waiting for you in one of Canada’s fastest growing industries (in an industry that aims grow 5X to $220B by 2035).

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Canada’s ocean industry is innovative, digital, and set to outpace the growth of the broader economy.

From creative to analytical, from gaming to engineering, your skillsets and interests will thrive in the ocean industry. Take a career journey that fits your values and makes a difference. The ocean industry needs new grads, early career professionals, and professionals in career transition who are:

Curious and creative

Complex problems require out-of-the-box thinking and creative solutions. There is no area of expertise that can’t contribute to innovative ocean solutions.

Team players

Work with people from all backgrounds and knowledge areas in the ocean tech industry—teamwork is key.

Environmentally-focused

A healthy, productive ocean is critical to the well-being of our planet, reaching our climate commitments, and growing the economy. Passionate environmental advocates are vital to the industry’s growth.

Forward thinkers

This industry is always changing, responding to new challenges, and taking advantage of opportunities to innovate. To do this, you need to be one step ahead and leading the charge on solutions that work.

Hear from members of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster to see how they are leveraging AI and emerging technologies to make their businesses more efficient and effective. These are just a few case studies from our group of many successful member businesses.

GSTS

Have you ever heard of a GPS for ships? That’s exactly what GSTS is doing with their OCIANA platform. Check out their segment in our Story to Tell series to hear how they are using AI to navigate ships which, in turn, maintains environmental and commercial safety and security.

OnDeck Fisheries AI

This Vancouver, B.C. based company uses AI to automate the counting of fish in commercial fisheries—saving thousands of hours of scrubbing video footage, all while improving accuracy of the count. Now that’s a way to use technology for resource management and working toward healthier oceans and fish stocks. Check it out.

Whaleseeker

Whaleseeker is a B Corp Certified company based in Montreal, Q.C. that uses AI to analyze aerial photos of marine mammals. This is key for researchers in many areas such as conservation, shipping, and more. Dive in and learn more about their story!

Our members are constantly showing the evolving influence of AI on ocean innovation.

With the increasing integration and adoption of AI and emerging technologies in the ocean industry, the industry needs skilled and enthusiastic people to come on board and support that growth and development. Join us!

Not living near the ocean? No problem. Ocean companies are headquartered across Canada, from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

The ocean economy is set to create 20,000 jobs by 2030. Find your career in an industry that will guarantee good, well-paying jobs for Canadians.

Canada’s ocean economy is aiming to grow to $220B by 2035. Let’s grow together.

The ocean economy provides an environment perfect for start-ups. Canada is globally recognized as home to some of the strongest ocean startup ecosystems. In the last 4 years alone Canada’s Ocean Supercluster helped 185 new ocean companies get started.

Consider how you can get involved with the OSC to get your ocean project off the ground.

From networking and partnership building, to member-only training and events, to project opportunities, and increased market visibility, OSC members are working together to contribute to a healthier, more productive ocean, while also creating significant economic opportunity on the path to Ambition 2035.

Join an industry accelerating the development of ocean AI and emerging technologies that help Canada change the way business is done. Be part of something big—largest coastline in the world, big.

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