Vessel Repair Technician *Amendment to closing date*

Update: Amendment to the following qualification: Significant** experience as a mechanic, technician or electro-mechanic in one of the fields listed in the above paragraph, including experience gained servicing vehicles, aircraft or vessels in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Important messages

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces Personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

Duties

Overhaul, maintenance, repair and fitting-out of small vessels, for Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) operational programs, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) programs, such as Science, Hydrography, Conservation & Protection, Fisheries Management, and other government departments. Ensures small vessels meet Transport Canada marine safety self-inspection regulatory requirements.

Develops, recommends and/or implements economically and environmentally sustainable practices in support of the Life Cycle Asset Management System (LCAMS) program and CCG and DFO priorities.

Carries out the new installation and preventative and corrective maintenance (including overhaul, refit, repair, configuration changes, tests and inspection) of hull, mechanical and electrical systems on small vessels, small craft and their trailers and other associated equipment.

Intent of the process

This process intent to constitute a pool of qualified candidates to fill permanent, specified periods and seasonal positions in Mont-Joli (Qc), Sorel-Tracy (Qc) and Burlington (On). The pool may also be used to fill similar positions to other locations within Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard.

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:
High school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to the position to be filled;

Degree equivalency

Occupational specialization as a mechanic or an electro-mechanic:
For the purposes of this selection process, candidates may demonstrate their occupational specialization through any of the following:

Successful completion of post-secondary education or vocational diploma in a field relevant to the duties of the position, such as Heavy duty equipment mechanics (NOC#7312)*, Automotive service technician (NOC#7321), Recreational vehicle mechanics (NOC#7334).
OR
Significant** experience as a mechanic, technician or electro-mechanic in one of the fields listed in the above paragraph, including experience gained servicing vehicles, aircraft or vessels in the Canadian Armed Forces.
OR
A combination of education, training and experience outlined in their application that they consider equivalent to an occupational specialization in the fields indicated.

*Visit the WEB site of the National Occupational Classification to read all trades related to the three stated categories and that could be considered within this staffing process.
http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/NOC/Welcome.aspx?ver=16 (click the link for the National Occupational Classification at page 1 of the poster)

**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which could normally be acquired during a period of approximately 2 years. Experience acquired through training sessions in the field of the position to be staffed could be considered acceptable.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in identifying and troubleshooting of small vessel mechanical problems.

Experience in the use of computer software for the purpose of tracking motor-driven equipment maintenance.

Experience in repair and maintenance of inboard diesel engines.

Experience in repair and maintenance of stern drive.

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

Various language requirements
Positions in Burlington, Ontario are English essential.
Positions in Mont-Joli and Sorel-Tracy, Québec are French essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of the repair and overhaul of gas or Diesel engines.

ABILITIES:
Ability to interpret electrical, fuel and air system diagrams.

Ability to interpret mechanical component drawings.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Team player

Initiative

Judgment

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

TRAINING - CERTIFICATIONS:
Diploma as a marine engine mechanic or as an outboard engine mechanic from a recognized training institution. (Including certification provided by a motor manufacturer).

A Marine Engineer certificate delivered by Transport Canada.

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and be able to work overtime, on weekends, and stand-by duty.

Willingness and be able to travel by small vessel, ship, airplane or helicopter.

Valid Driver's license of Class 5 in Québec, Class G in Ontario or equivalent.

Willingness and be able to work at heights, in small and confined spaces, and under adverse weather conditions.

If the position requires it, willingness to be posted in remote areas for periods of up to 4 weeks one to three times per year.

Other information

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.