Relief Engineer

Important messages

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Work environment

DND is part of the Public Service of Canada. As such, we offer an attractive total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, excellent medical and dental plans, pension benefits, vacation and other types of leave.

Intent of the process

To staff two (2) indeterminate positions. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term, acting, and/or indeterminate positons with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 2

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:
- Possession of a 3rd Class Motor Certificate of competency or higher.

Degree equivalency

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

Certification:
- 2nd or 1st class motor certificate

Experience:
- Experience as a Chief Engineer on a tug

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)

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Ability to obtain the STCW 2010 endorsement within one year of hire date
- 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.

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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.