Relief Engineer

Important messages

Applicants must apply on-line.

All information MUST be provided on-line. Do not fax or mail in hard copy documents as these will not be accepted.

When answering the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, using this tool, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing clear and concrete examples.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff three (3) indeterminate positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 3

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)

Possession of a 3rd Class Motor Certificate of competency with an STCW 2010 endorsement

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
Ability to perform administrative duties and follow record keeping procedures.
Ability to resolve operating problems.
Ability to supervise.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Flexibility
Reliability
Thoroughness
Initiative
Effective Interpersonal Relationships

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

Certification:
2nd or 1st class motor certificate

Experience:
Experience as a Chief Engineer on a tug

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
May be required to work overtime on short notice.
May be required to perform duties away from home port.

Conditions of employment

Health Canada Medical
The wearing of safety footwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Other information

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.