Superintendent, Marine Engineering

Important messages

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education AND experience criteria listed in the essential AND asset qualifications (if applicable). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff this, similar, or lower level positions within the Canadian Coast Guard in the Atlantic Region on an indeterminate, specified period (term), or acting basis.

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:
Graduation with a degree or diploma in marine engineering, naval architecture, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Transport Canada First Class Certificate of Competency as a Marine Engineer.

Experience:
Experience in the management of human and financial resources.
Experience in the management of ship life cycle management activities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the theories and principles of Life Cycle Management.
Knowledge of engineering technologies applicable to ship operations, maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of the relevant national and international regulations, standards and codes.

Abilities:
Ability to provide direction and leadership.
Ability to build and manage effective teams.
Ability to provide services to clients
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
Effective interpersonal relationships
Dependability
Judgment
Initiative

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

Asset Qualifications:
Experience in managing the operation, maintenance, repair and logistic support of ships, their systems and equipments while assigned as the Chief Engineer in a vessel of 750 gross register ton (GRT) or greater.

Experience in the coordinating the development of annual and multi-year operational work plans.

Experience in the analysis of program effectiveness and recommending new and/or changes to existing policies, procedures, and/or strategies.

Operational Requirements:
Domestic travel using various means of transportation such as ships, planes, and helicopters.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Valid driver’s license.

Other information

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

An interview will be administered.

A written knowledge test may be administered.

A behavioral-based assessment may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only).

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Please clearly identify your substantive group and level/employment status/Personal Record Identifier (PRI) on your CV and/or application form.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. If you have any health or physical limitations, which may adversely affect your performance during any phase of the appointment process, please identify any accommodation needed.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the candidate to advise the Regional staffing representative of any requirement for accommodation. Should you decide to proceed with the assessment without due accommodation, there will not be an opportunity to request accommodation after the fact and you must accept the assessment results.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

A Work Description is available upon request.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. For further information, please visit http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/psr-rp/equiv-can-eng.htm

It is a recognized educational institution (e.g., community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to the educational requirements of the program. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process.

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.