Operations Support Technician

Duties

The Canadian Hydrographic Service performs hydrographic surveys of Canada’s waterways both in inland waters and on all 3 coasts.

Under the direction of an Engineering Project Supervisor of Ship’s Officer, Operations Support Technicians assist in the execution of hydrographic surveys through the operation of small scientific vessels, called hydrographic survey launches. Operations Support Technicians perform various functions including hydrographic survey launch maintenance and husbandry, assisting with survey logistics and takes charge of operating a survey or other small crafts for various hydrographic and multi-disciplinary science programs from both shore-based and ship-based operational locations. Operations Support Technicians also assist in the maintenance of vessel and other equipment inventories, loading, stowing, securing and discharging of cargo and hydrographic supplies and through the delivery of equipment and supplies ashore.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for policies and programs in support of Canada's economic, ecological and scientific interests in oceans and inland waters; for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Canada's fisheries resources in marine and inland waters; for leading and facilitating federal policies and programs on oceans; and for safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.

Intent of the process

This is a full-time indeterminate position. The anticipated number of position(s) that may be staffed with this advertised process is one (1); however, a pool of qualified candidates will be established through this staffing process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures.

Positions to be filled: 1 permanent position in Burlington ON

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

A secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A1 – Basic Safety

ROC-MC - Radio Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial

Significant* experience operating or crewing aboard commercial craft
* Significant: Refers to the depth and breadth of experience that is normally associated with the full time performance of duties and for a period of approximately one (1) year, accumulated time.

Experience performing vessel maintenance and simple repairs to engines or electric motors aboard commercial craft

Experience in light truck operations and in the operation of hauling trailers (At least 1 year accumulated time).

Experience in maintenance of commercial craft equipment inventory. This may include loading, stowing, securing and discharging of cargo and supplies, and in delivering equipment and stores ashore.

Experience in using Microsoft Office computer software

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

Diploma in a Marine-related field from an approved post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

Valid A-Z Class Driver’s License
Limited Engineering Certification
150T Master Certification
Marine First Aid
Master, Limited certificate of competency for a Vessel of less than 60 Gross Tonnage

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Transport Canada Safe Boating Regulations, and Collision Regulation
Knowledge of Transport Canada Small Vessel Compliance Program

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing (will be assessed through your application)
Ability to diagnose mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions and determine appropriate action to be taken.

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Judgment
Initiative
Detail Oriented

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Driver’s License.
Valid Health Canada Medical
Willing and able to obtain a Master, Limited certificate of competency for a Vessel of less than 60 Gross Tonnage
Willing and able to travel anywhere in Canada by car, truck, ship, launch, helicopter or small plane.
Willing and able to work at sea and in the field.
Willing and able to work overtime on weekdays and weekends.
Willing and able to work away from home and/or in isolated areas for extended periods of time.

Other information

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test will be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

The ability to communicate in writing will be assessed using the written material submitted during the application process.

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

This position is located in Burlington, Ontario.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail and PSRS. Applicants who apply to this selection process must ensure their email address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

You will be required to provide Information on how you meet the essential education and experience qualifications during the application process. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES IN YOUR RESPONSES TO EACH QUESTION, INCLUDING WHEN (FROM-TO), WHERE (OCCUPATIONAL TITLE, ORGANIZATION) AND HOW YOU OBTAINED YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. SHOULD YOU INDICATE IN YOUR RESPONSE "PLEASE REFER TO CV/RESUME" YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION, as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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

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.