Marine Electrical Officer

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

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:
• A diploma from an Electrical Engineering Technology Program or a similar/equivalent program from a recognized institute or RCN E Tech (Journeyman Level) or Interprovincial industrial electrical certification (Red Seal).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Six (6) months of service aboard a ship or marine platform as a MEO or electrical work experience in equivalent industries such as pulp mills, shipyards, stationary power plants, mines or hospitals.
• Experience in the troubleshooting, repair, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of electrical standards and codes (e.g., Canadian Electrical Code, Transport Canada TP127E, IEEE, ISM Code etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant Canadian Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and requirements.

Abilities:
• Ability to plan and manage the daily electrical maintenance, inspection and defect repair of ship electrical systems
• Ability to provide technical support and advice to vessel clients
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical information and data.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and electronically.

Personal Suitability:
• Achieve Results
• Innovative
• Collaborative
• Uphold Integrity and Respect

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

Experience:
• Experience working in an engine room at sea
• Experience as an Electrical Officer on a Coast Guard vessel.
• Experience working with Computer Maintenance Management Systems, Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC),
• Significant* experience carrying out electrical maintenance in a marine, industrial or institutional environment.
• Experience in researching and compiling information for the preparation of technical reports.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, infrastructure and associated control systems and safety precautions and practices associated with electrical work.
• Experience with preventive / predictive maintenance approaches and experience with maintenance management software programs.
• Experience in estimating materials, equipment needs and job costing.

*Significant Experience is defined as 2 years:
• 11 x 28 day patrols (or equivalent) for lay day vessels; OR
• 2 x 6 months for conventional system vessels

Organizational needs
Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and Women.

Operational requirements
• Requirement to work overtime when required.
• Available to report to work on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Successful candidates must obtain a Canadian Coast Guard Electrical Officer Certificate of Competency and hold a current Continued Proficiency Endorsement.
• Valid Medical (new hires: Transport Canada Marine Medical or Health Canada Periodic 3)
• Valid Passport
• Valid Marine Emergency Duties STCW - Basic Safety.
• Valid Marine Emergency Duties STCW - Survival Craft.
• Valid Marine First Aid (can be Marine Basic First Aid, Marine Advanced First Aid, or Occupational First Aid Level 3).
• Must be willing and able to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program – RPP
• Willingness to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard standards, inclusive of CSA approved safety footwear, and maintain job related personal safety equipment.
• Must be willing and able to be deployed
• Must be willing and able to work shiftwork
• Must be willing and able to work aboard a vessel for up to 42 consecutive days and undergo prolonged periods of isolation in harsh marine
• Be in possession of valid class 5 driver’s licence
• Must be willing and able to work at sea or in an industrial/shipyard setting, including but not limited to contractors' facilities, shipyards, dry-docks, on board anchored and vessels at sea.
• Must be willing and able to climb vertical and inclined ladders, crawl through confined spaces, walk on uneven surfaces, work at heights in excess of 2.4 meters and work in machinery spaces.
• Travel by various modes of transportation such as boat, airplane or helicopter.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.