Dr Wolf will assess the overall health of job applicants, identifying any pre-existing medical conditions and establishing a medical baseline for continuous monitoring.

The evaluation process typically lasts about an hour and encompasses:

• Completion of a personal medical questionnaire
• Thorough examination of family history and risk factors
• Physical examination including assessment of heart and lung function, blood pressure, heart rate, reflexes, etc.
• Successful candidates will receive a certificate valid for 2 years, confirming their fitness for offshore work
• Additional tests such as audiograms, visual acuity testing, ECG/EKG (Electrocardiograph), or Spirometry (lung function test) may be required upon review
• Measurement of Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Bend and Reach testing
• Hernia assessment
• Urinalysis
  
  Please note: Applicants’ medical histories are kept confidential and not disclosed to employers. Any discussions or sharing of medical information occur solely between medical professionals for the purpose of providing care, adhering to confidentiality obligations.

The validity period is two years; thereafter, you must undergo a fresh seafarer medical or mariner medical examination.

• Photo ID (preferably a passport or driver’s license)

• Your current ENG1 or equivalent, if available

• Name, address, and contact details of your family doctor, if applicable

• List of any medication(s) you are currently taking

• Additionally, ensure you have a CDN number.

If you don’t have a CDN number, please visit the Transport Canada Marine website where one will be issued to you.

Website link:

https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/ship-safety-bulletins/streamlined-application-process-candidate-document-number-cdn-ssb-no-02-2016