Fleet Diving Units Atlantic and Pacific

Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members interested in becoming Clearance Divers will be able to learn more during information sessions being held at bases and wings across Canada near the end of February and during the month of March 2019.

Voluntary Occupational Transfer (VOT) or Component Transfer (CT) is now open to all CAF members (Non-Commissioned) from any occupation, with or without previous dive training/qualification. Provided they are OFP qualified in their current occupation, meet the medical and fitness requirements, and have 48 months of continuous service, members are eligible to apply for VOT to Clearance Diver.

Clearance Divers operate in a variety of environments both at home and abroad, from the Arctic to the dry deserts of Afghanistan. The Clearance Diver’s primary mission is to locate, identify and neutralize explosive ordnance and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) whether under the sea or on land, times of peace or in combat.

The Clearance Diver is also capable of various underwater engineering and salvage tasks. They employ sophisticated equipment and the latest technologies to achieve their mission. They are highly trained specialists who undergo intense and rigorous training and are selected from the few who have what it takes to endure extreme conditions to achieve mission success.

The Clearance Diver occupation has a long and storied history. The first units were formed during the Second World War to disarm sea mines throughout Europe and the South Pacific. From their auspicious beginnings, Clearance Divers have been at the forefront of Royal Canadian Navy and CAF operations throughout the world, including operations in Afghanistan, The Baltics, and most recently, Ukraine.

Consider becoming a part of one of the most thrilling, challenging, and rewarding occupations in the CAF. Any CAF member interested in finding out how to become a Clearance Diver is invited to attend.

Information sessions:

Monday, February 25, 2019: National Capital Region (Ottawa)

Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Valcartier Base, HMCS Montcalm

Wednesday, February 27, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Gagetown

Wednesday, February 27, 2019: Canadian Scottish Regiment

Thursday, February 28, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Halifax

Thursday, February 28, 2019: HMCS Malahat

Thursday, February 28, 2019: HMCS Scotian

Saturday, March 2, 2019: HMCS Discovery

Monday, March 4, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Borden

Monday, March 4, 2019: HMCS York

Tuesday, March 5, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Trenton

Tuesday, March 5, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Comox

Wednesday, March 6, 2019: 39 Canadian Brigade Group HQ

Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Petawawa

Thursday, March 7, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Esquimalt

Monday, March 11, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Shilo

Wednesday, March 13, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Edmonton

Thursday, March 14, 2019: Canadian Armed Forces Base Cold Lake

For more information:

Fleet Diving Unit (Atlantic)

Training Officer: 902-720-1346

Chief Instructor: 902-720-1345

Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific)

Training Officer: 250-363-4773

Training Chief: 250-363-4720