Join the Alliance Shaping Canada’s Ocean Future

Ocean Alliance Canada is a national initiative uniting ocean professionals, Indigenous leaders, workforce organizations, and institutions to strengthen Canada’s sustainable blue economy. Becoming a member means contributing to national dialogue, accessing strategic collaboration, and helping shape workforce development from coast to coast to coast.

Membership is complimentary until January 1, 2026. Fees begin after and will be prorated.

Choose Your Membership Path

Organizational Membership

Organizational members of Ocean Alliance Canada gain visibility, early access to projects, preferred event rates, participation in national working groups, and full voting rights in OAC governance. Members include companies, non-profits, academic institutions, government agencies, and Indigenous organizations advancing Canada’s blue economy.

Member Benefits
  • Public listing on the OAC website + promotional visibility
  • Priority access to national roundtables and working groups
  • Invitations to pilot projects, funding calls, and national reports
  • Use of the “OAC Member” badge and spotlight opportunities
  • Nominate and vote in OAC advisory roles
  • Preferred rates for events and training
  • Access to hiring tools, job board, and co-op/internship matching
Membership Type Annual Fee (CAD)
Non-Profit / Academic $75
For-Profit (<100 staff) $200
For-Profit (100+ staff) $300
Fees waived until Jan 1, 2026
OAC organization

Individual Membership

Individual members include students, early-career professionals, consultants, job seekers, educators, and researchers eager to engage with Canada’s ocean sector. While they don’t hold voting rights, they can join working groups, access discounted training and events, receive early funding notices, and contribute ideas to help shape OAC priorities.

Member Benefits
  • Observe national working group meetings
  • Access or join OAC’s mentorship network
  • “OAC Member” badge for LinkedIn/email
  • Eligible for awards and leadership roles
  • Participate in working groups and focus areas
Membership Type Annual Fee (CAD)
Individual Member $50
Fees waived until Jan 1, 2026
OAC engagement

Why Join Ocean Alliance Canada?

why join OAC

What’s Next for OAC Members?

Sign Up for the OAC Newsletter

Get updates on ocean sector events, training, tools, and funding calls.

Explore Upcoming Events

Join national roundtables, webinars, and regional spotlights that advance Canada’s sustainable ocean economy.

Be Part of Canada's Ocean Future

Join our national alliance of professionals, researchers, and employers building a sustainable ocean workforce.