Navigation Officer, Commanding Officer, Chief Mate, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

HOW TO APPLY
1. Create an account
• Go to https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html
• Click "Create Account" and follow the steps to create an account

2. Search for a job
• Log in to your account and then search for jobs. By logging in, you will see all the jobs to which you have access
• Use the “Refine search” column on the left to narrow your job search

3. Apply for a job
• On the job advertisement, select the “Apply online” link
• Work your way through the list of “Requirements”, completing each section and saving as you go

4. Submit your application
• When you have completed all requirements, select the “Submit application” link
• You must submit your application before the closing date and time indicated on the job advertisement

Rates of Pay
SO MAO 03- $33.02 to $36.99 per hour
SO MAO 04-$35.01 to $39.10 per hour
SO MAO 05-$37.28 to $41.59 per hour
SO MAO 06-$39.14 to $43.39 per hour
SO MAO 07-$40.62 to $45.05 per hour
SO MAO 08-$42.74 to $47.39 per hour

Duties

Navigation Officers are responsible for the safety of the ship, crew and any other person on board the vessel. They safely navigate a vessel through confined and congested waters in all types of weather and visibility. They are trained to understand safe navigation procedures and how to use the ship’s navigation equipment. Navigators directly supervise and coordinate the activities of the crew working on the bridge.

Work environment

Want a career where you help save lives?

The Canadian Coast Guard offers a sea of careers that few can emulate. We are an organization that offers its employees the chance to save lives; protect Canada’s pristine environment; and travel to areas so remote that your only neighbour is wildlife. In short, we are anything but ordinary!

As an organization, we oversee ships of all types; cutting-edge helicopters; and employ about 4,500 people, who work tirelessly to protect and secure 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline.

The Canadian Coast Guard has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2017! Apply now so you don’t miss the boat!

For more information on careers at CCG: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/College-and-Careers/home
For more information about the Canadian Coast Guard: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/Home

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to create an inventory of candidates that will be used to staff RELIEF positions on a term (temporary) basis for the Canadian Coast Guard in the Central and Arctic Region - Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Sector.

The hiring level will be determined based on the depth and breadth of the successful candidate's qualifications, as well as their assessment results.

Indeterminate (permanent) employment may be available once candidates are hired and have obtained Coast Guard Experience.

An indeterminate appointment is an appointment to a permanent position- a permanent job
A term appointment is employment for a specified period of time with a defined end date- a temporary job

The first draw from the inventory will occur on December 18, 2017. Any subsequent draw from the inventory will occur annually or as operationally required.

Positions to be filled: 100

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)

WHAT YOU MUST BRING TO THE TABLE IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL: (Essential qualifications)

Valid certificate (STCW 95) - TC Watchkeeping mate, near coastal (OOW/OQP Officer in charge of the watch -NC1); or CCG Watchkeeping certificate or higher

Marine Emergency Duties STCW - Basic Safety

Marine Emergency Duties Advanced Firefighting

Marine Emergency Duties STCW- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats

-Reliability

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DEPENDING ON THE POSITION BEING STAFFED, ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE DEEMED AS AN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION AND ONLY CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH A PRIORITY ENTITLEMENT WHO POSSESS THOSE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT SPECIFIC VACANCY.

WHAT WOULD BE “NICE TO HAVE” AS A CANDIDATE AND COULD BECOME A DECIDING FACTOR: (Asset qualifications)

Valid Marine Advanced First Aid Certificate

General Operator Certificate

Marine Emergency Duties For Senior Officers

Valid TC Chief Mate Near Coastal Certificate or higher

Valid Chief Mate

Valid TC Master 150 GT Domestic

Valid TC Master 3000 GT Domestic

Valid TC Master 500 GT Near Coastal

Valid Master TC 3000GT Near Coastal

Valid TC Master Near Coastal

Valid TC Master Mariner

180 days experience as an officer in charge of the watch

360 days experience as an officer in charge of a watch

720 days experience as an officer in charge of watch

360 days experience as a chief officer

Experience as a Commanding Officer / Captain

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

Various language requirements
English Essential (ON), French essential(Quebec), Bilingual imperative AAA/AAA or BBB/BBB or AAA/BBB (Quebec)

Information on language requirements

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

Valid Driver’s License or mobility associated with a driver’s license.
Accept additional responsibilities associated with the performance of duties applicable to this position.
Must be willing to complete mandatory training related to employment during the rest period.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Security: Reliability or Secret (as applicable to appointment)

Hold a valid passport
Valid Health Canada Medical (however, a valid Transport Canada Seafarer’s medical may be accepted on initial appointment for a period of up to a maximum of 6 months or until a Health Canada Medical is completed)
Valid Occupational Certification required for the position.
Agree to be deployed anywhere in Canada.
Agree to be assigned anywhere in Canada.
Willingness and ability to go to sea for various lengths of time.
Willingness and ability to travel by land, air and water.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard standards, inclusive of CSA approved Safety Footwear (black in colour), and maintain job related personal safety equipment.
Must be willing and able to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program - RPP.
This pool may be used to staff CCG vessels in the MSET (Marine Security Enforcement Teams) program. In order to be considered for the MSET program, candidates must pass a Law Enforcement Records and Credit Check (LERCC) conducted by the RCMP.

Other information

Should you not have the required Certifications, see the following link: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/mpsp-training-examination-certification-faq-1052.htm#q1

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

Travel expenses will not be reimbursed for employees who choose not to relocate (if entitled under the NJC Relocation Directive) to the city where they are appointed when travel to that city is required. Travel to other areas of operation will be reimbursed on the basis of homeport (city of appointment) to work or the employee’s home to work, whichever is less.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out

Reference checks will be sought.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. 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 client organization will accept applications on-line only.

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.