Search and Rescue Instructor(Stream1)/Environmental Response Instructor(Stream2)

Intent of the process

Anticipatory - A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, within the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Stream 1 and Stream 2
Successful completion of Secondary School diploma or an acceptable combination of training, education, or experience relevant to the discipline.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Stream 1
Valid Certification as Master, Near Coastal.

Stream 2
Successful completion of acceptable specialized training related to the position.

EXPERIENCE
Stream 1 and Stream 2
Significant* experience in the delivery or support to the delivery of Marine Operations.

Stream 1
Experience in providing advice and recommendations on operational issues in Search and Rescue (SAR).
Experience providing training sessions associated to Search and Rescue (SAR).

Stream 2
Experience in providing advice and recommendations on operational issues in Environmental Response (ER).
Experience providing training sessions associated to Environmental Response (ER).

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of or complex related activities for approximately 2 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION
Stream 1 and Stream 2
Successful completion of a Post-Secondary School diploma relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Stream 1
Possession of a valid master near coastal (or above) certificate of competency

EXPERIENCE
Stream 1 and Stream 2
Experience as an instructor or a trainer.

Stream 1
Experience in Search and Rescue operations with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) or with another private or public organization.

Stream 2
Experience in Environmental Response operations with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Response Organization or with another private or public organization.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
The immediate need is to staff Bilingual Imperative positions requiring BBB/BBB. However, a pool of qualified candidates resulting from this process may be used to fill similar positions with various language requirements, (including bilingual, English Essential and French Essential positions)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
Stream 1 and Stream 2
Knowledge of the certification program and training requirements associated to the operations of Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

Stream 1
Extensive knowledge of Search and Rescue (SAR) programs within the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).
Knowledge of legislation and regulations that apply to Search and Rescue (SAR) programs at the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

Stream 2
Extensive knowledge of Environmental Response (ER) programs within the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).
Knowledge of legislation and regulations that apply to Environmental Response (ER) programs at the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Stream 1 and Stream 2
Ability to create lesson plans and testing materials.
Ability to effectively deliver training (this would include development of training material and training delivery).
Ability to communicate effectively, orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to analyze and solve problems and make recommendations.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Stream 1 and Stream 2
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork
Leadership
Initiative
Dependability
Discretion

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Membership in one of the designated employment equity groups: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with a disability and members of visible minority groups may be considered in the appointment process.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel.
Willingness and ability to work overtime upon request on short notice.
Wearing a uniform as per established standards
Wearing and enforcing personal protective equipment when required
Willingness to operate and supervise small craft operations as per the Canadian Coast Guard College (CCGC) standard

Other information

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying online, please contact 902-426- 4698 or toll free at 1-800-645-5605.

Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A written examination may be administered.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education credentials prior to being appointed to a position.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions. Candidates may request to informally discuss their elimination at any point during the process. To do so, please contact the department at the coordinate(s) indicated on this poster.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.