Amundsen Science is the not-for-profit corporation responsible for the management of the scientific mandate of the research icebreaker CCGS Amundsen. Primarily funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation through Université Laval, Amundsen Science maintains the ship’s pool of scientific equipment, coordinates the deployment of the icebreaker for science in collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard, and provides technical support at sea to user programs.
To maintain Canada as a global leader in the multidisciplinary and multinational scientific exploration of the changing Arctic Ocean with the primary objective to inform the sustainable development of the Arctic.
To provide equitable access to a state-of-the-art research icebreaker to collect the data and observations that will inform decisions on environmental, economic, and societal issues of strategic importance to Canada.
We are dedicated to:
Learn more about Amundsen Science in the Strategic Plan 2021-2025.
Ph.D. in Biology
Université Laval
Scientific Leader and CEO
Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography
Université Laval
Executive Director and COO
Ph.D. in Oceanography
Université Laval
Marine Research Manager
MSc in Marine Biology
Université Laval
Scientific Equipment Manager
BSc in accounting
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Financer Manager
MSc in Ocean Science
Université du sud Toulon-Var
Oceanographic Instrumentation Professional
MSc in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
McGill University
Logistics, Administrative and Communication Coordinator
MSc in Marine Biology
Université Laval
Oceanographic Instrumentation and Research Professional
BSc in Underwater Vehicles Technology
Marine Institute
Marine Robotics Professional
MSc in Marine Biology and Engineering
Memorial University
Mooring Instrumentation Professional
BSc in Technologies of Ocean Mapping
Memorial University
Marine Geomatics Technician
MSc in Water and Coastal Management
Universidad de Càdiz
Oceanographic Instrumentation Professional
Oceanographic Instrumentation Professional
Diploma in Electronics
Electronics and Embedded Systems Professional
MSc in Physical Oceanography
Institut des Sciences de la Mer de Rimouski
Data Quality Manager
MSc in Water Science
Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique – Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre
Data Management and Valorization Coordinator
Accounting and Management Technician
BSc in Biological Sciences
MSc in Communication
Université de Montréal
Communication Manager
MSc in Oceanography
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Logistics and Administrative Coordinator