Divemaster Course

Become a Dive Leader! Join our Divemaster Program

The PADI Divemaster course is the most popular and most recognized professional scuba certification in the world and as a result, PADI Divemasters enjoy abundant career opportunities, get paid to scuba dive and share their love for the ocean.

Vancouver Divemaster course, instructor helps divemaster candidate

Who should take a PADI Divemaster Course?

Are you passionate about diving, ocean conservation, building community and helping others? Then our PADI Divemaster Program might be for you! Here at Olivia’s reef, building the dive community along with expanding awareness about conservation and safety are core to every course, trip and dive adventure we run.

By enrolling in our Divemaster Course, you’ll gain true mentorship while you build confidence in your dive training! You’ll have opportunities to join, shadow and even lead guided dives, boat dives and participate in some of our weekend dive adventures. As one of the most versatile training agencies in Vancouver, you’ll be able to shadow as we instruct during courses at different shops, pools and facilities around the lower mainland.

What makes our Divemaster candidate program stand out?

We are an active part of the Vancouver dive community and as a result of this you’ll have the opportunity to observe how different shops, clubs and organizations operate. Gain skills and knowledge from a variety of sources along with one on one training from your instructor. Paired with shadowing Open Water courses, pool sessions and knowledge development seminars, you’ll have the chance to join boat dives, day trips and weekend adventures as part of your Divemaster training with Olivia’s Reef.

We want our Divemasters to have the highest caliber training possible so they are able to rise to the unique challenges of diving, guiding and assisting others in the cold waters of British Columbia’s Pacific Ocean.

Vancouver Open Water Course with Olivia's Reef. Divers at the pool for Drysuit Orientation.

Our goal is to help new divers thrive!

Become a scuba diving role model and community ambassador!

A lack of skill, competence and confidence are cited as main reasons that new divers drop out, which suggests that off-the-shelf group diving courses don’t provide enough training. Cheap commodity pricing might draw more people into “checking out” the sport, but it takes proper training and a broader diving education to keep a new diver committed. Here at Olivia’s Reef Diving, you’ll learn how we go above and beyond to ensure our students feel confident and capable of continuing the sport after completing any of our programs.

PADI Aware & Local Conservation Efforts

Learn how to be a Citizen Scientist!

We volunteer with local conservation efforts including; Rockfish Counts, Lingcod Egg Mass Survey, Sponge Reef Monitoring. Get a first hand look at how Citizen Science can provide useful data from recreational dives.

You’ll have the opportunity to go out on a Rockfish Count or Lingcod Egg Mass Survey from shore and work through the process of recording your data underwater and submitting it afterwards.

Advanced Open Water Scuba Course in Vancouver with Olivia's Reef

Your Path to Success!

Academics

PADI Divemaster Course E-learning

Shadow Open Water Class sessions

Conduct Dive Briefings

Create an Emergency Action Plan

Build a local dive site map

Confined Water

Try Scuba Diving with a PADI Open Water Course in Vancouver with Olivia's Reef Diving

15 minute tread water
400m swim
800m swim with mask, snorkel and fins
100m tired diver tow
Advanced Snorkeling demo
Shadow Confined Water Dives 1-5
Lead a reactivate
Lead a Discover Scuba
Equipment Exchange drill
Open Water Skill Circuit

Ocean Dives

Open Water Dives 1-4
Continuing Education
Rescue Diver + demo
Deep Dive
Search and Recovery
Dive Site Setup & Management
Discover Local Diving
Logged minimum 60 dives before the end of the course

Whats Included with Your Divemaster Course:

Divemaster Course E-learning (valued at $400 value)
Divemaster Crew pack ($600 value)
🤿 One spot on a Vancouver Boat dives in Howe Sound ($150 value)
🤿 A spot on a weekend Dive Adventure – Sunshine coast, Bowen Island or Powell River ($700 value)
🤿 One spot on a Vancouver Island Snorkel Trip ($200 value)
Tanks, weights and air fills
PADI Divemaster Certification Card & Fees.

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Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Vancouver

Frequently Asked Questions?

How long does it take to complete the course?

Typically this course is run over 2 – 4 months with most candidates taking around 3 months to finish. This is however depandant on the candidates availability and how quickly they wish to finish the course. The more time you spend the more experience you will gain!

What does being a certified Divemaster allow me to do?

Once you’re a certified Divemaster you’ll be able to assist and Instructor with PADI courses, guide local dives, run dive trips, conduct discover scuba diving sessions an with a bit more training, you can run Refreshers and Re-activate courses.

Why should I take my Divemaster Course with Olivia’s Reef

We are an active part of the Vancouver dive community and as a result of this you’ll have the opportunity to observe how different shop, clubs and organizations operate. Gain skills an knowledge from a variety of sources along with one on one training fro your instructor. Along with shadowing Open Water courses, pool sessions and knowledge development seminars, you’ll have the chance to join boat dives, day trips and weekend adventures as part of your Divemaster training with Olivia’s Reef.

Do I have to pay for insurance?

If you work for a dive shop, they will typically cover you under their shop policy, however if you want to run professional activities outside of a dive shop then you’ll need to purchase your own professional liability insurance.