Ocean Alliance Canada
Connecting Canada’s Sustainable Blue Economy
We bring people, progress and partnerships together to build a future ready ocean workforce and a globally connected innovation ecosystem.
Who We Are
Ocean Alliance Canada (OAC) is a national collaboration that supports the sustainable blue economy through skilled people, shared progress and strong partnerships. We work with Indigenous partners, government, industry, educators, researchers and global collaborators to build the systems that help ocean sectors grow and thrive.
We connect individuals, employers, educators and partners with the tools, research and training needed to build a future ready ocean workforce.
Get Certified. Get Recognized. Grow Your Ocean Career.
The Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP) designation helps individuals demonstrate their skills, credibility and commitment within the global ocean sector.
Perfect for:
• Students and early career professionals
• Mid career workers entering the blue economy
• Employers building innovation ready teams
• Organizations advancing sustainability and ocean leadership
Careers and Training
Build practical skills for a future ready ocean career.
We connect individuals to national career opportunities, learning programs and training across all ocean sectors.
For individuals:
• Career Explorer
• Training and learning resources
• HR Services for Individuals
• BEAHR Indigenous training pathways
Support for Employers & Partners
We help employers and partners build innovation ready teams and collaborate across the national ocean ecosystem.
For employers and partners:
• HR Services for Employers
• Workforce insights and tools
• Indigenous partnership pathways
• Cross sector collaboration
• Working groups
• Innovation readiness supports
Research, Insights and Progress
Access national research and tools that support informed decision making across the blue economy.
Includes:
• Workforce trends
• Innovation readiness indicators
• National dashboards
• Applied research
• Case studies
• Global insights
Indigenous Leadership
We support Indigenous led ocean leadership through partnerships, training pathways and long term relationship building.
OAC connects Indigenous knowledge and community priorities with national ocean initiatives.
International Collaboration
We engage with global partners to bring international insight, best practices and shared learning into Canada’s sustainable blue economy.
Our global connections strengthen national coordination and support long term progress.
Watch Career Stories
Watch Wave Makers videos and learn from professionals working across the blue economy.
Event Highlights
Explore key gatherings driving collaboration across Canada’s ocean economy. From workforce symposia to regional spotlights, our events convene professionals, researchers, and industry leaders shaping the future of sustainable oceans.
Advance Your Ocean Career
Discover curated tools, training, and career resources to grow your expertise and succeed in Canada’s blue economy. Join a community driving forward the sustainable blue future of our oceans.
Blue Economy Career Explorer
Your Expertise Can Shape Canada’s Blue Economy Workforce
Share Your Story. Inspire Canada’s Ocean Future.
Are you working in ocean technology, conservation, marine policy, aquaculture, or another blue economy field? We’re collecting stories from professionals across Canada to feature in our blog series.
Your experience can inspire the next wave of ocean leaders.
Be Part of Canada's Ocean Future
Join our national alliance of professionals, researchers, and employers who are shaping a resilient, sustainable blue economy. Together, we’re building a skilled workforce to support Canada’s ocean sector.