Harbour Patrol Vessel Operator - ANTICIPATORY

Important messages

Applicants must clearly demonstrate on their application that they meet all the following essential criteria and are within the area of selection. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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)

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience operating vessels with outboard motors

Experience interacting with the public and other community stakeholders

Experience with vessel operating procedures, including, operational checklists, and safe boating practices.

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

Pleasure Craft Operators Card

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Victoria Harbour, including the Port of Victoria Traffic Scheme (PVTS) and other local agencies.

Knowledge of the Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)

Knowledge of and familiarity with stakeholders and users of the Victoria Harbour

Values and Ethics – serving through integrity and respect

Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas

Engagement – working effectively with people, organizations, partners

Excellence through results – delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities

Note: Definitions and descriptions of competencies can be found at: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal//kcl/eff-eng.asp#employee

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to resolve conflicts and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret rules and regulations, including the Canada Marine Act and the Public Port and Public Port Facilities Regulations.

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

A Transport Canada certificate of competency (MED A3, SVOP, etc), 60-Ton License, or higher

Possession of a valid small vessel operator proficiency certificate.

First Aid training

*Recent and significant experience in communicating regulatory information or departmental policies to others (including the general public, internal or external stakeholders).

*Recent and significant is defined as approximately one (1) year experience within the last five (5) years.

Experience in developing and delivering information sessions, power point presentations or training sessions.

Experience in Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement or public safety (police, firefighter, Coast Guard, etc)

Experience in the aviation industry and/or airport operations

Experience operating and/or maintaining vessels in a professional capacity

Experience with public consultation and education; public speaking

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Willing and able to work overtime, shift work and weekends as required and on short notice.
• Possession of an approved Radio Operators License (ROC MC)
• Possession of a valid Provincial/ Territorial driver’s license.
• Travel by small aircraft and vessels in various weather conditions and over various terrains.
• Board unstable platforms such as boats and floating docks.

Other information

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.