Marine Engineer

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.

Work environment

Why work at DND?

Civilians play a critical role in supporting the defence and security of our country by working for National Defence in some of the most exciting and fulfilling jobs in the Public Service.
The mission of the Royal Canadian Navy is to generate combat-capable, multipurpose maritime forces that support Canada’s efforts to participate in security operations. The RCN fleet, is divided between the Atlantic (Halifax, N.S.) and Pacific (Esquimalt, B.C.) coasts.

Benefits of working at DND:
• Public Service total compensation package that includes solid wages and excellent medical and dental benefits, pension plan, vacation and other types of leave
• Great alignment between military and civilian talent; sense of community, teamwork and partnership
• Committed to building and sustaining a healthy, respectful and safe workplace
• Enables a solid work/life balance with 40 hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Allows for family life flexibility by working in the marine industry close to our home ports
• Provides a supportive learning environment
• Department of National Defence named one of Canada’s best places to work

Job duties:
As a Marine Engineer you would have the responsibility of operating and maintaining our ship’s engines, electrical systems and machinery to ensure the comfort and safety of every person on board the vessel. You would be employed by DND as a public servant.

As a Marine Engineer with us you would be responsible for:
• All auxiliary equipment aboard ships, such as boilers, steering and deck machinery, motors, pumps, generators and condensers:
o To operate main engines, machinery
o To stand engine room watch, monitoring and noting performance
o To inspect and conduct maintenance and emergency repairs
• Oversee and co-ordinate the activities of the engine room crew
• Maintain records and prepare reports on engine performance and failures.

Work Site Environment:
• Combination of office, shop and shipboard environments

Intent of the process

The purpose of this process is to build an inventory of individuals to fill current and future vacancies in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Victoria/Esquimalt, British Columbia. This process may be used to fill other vacancies.

Positions to be filled: 20

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)

Valid Transport Canada Marine Engineer Officer Certification of Competency, Minimum 4th Class

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Required Competencies and Key Skills:
• Dependability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Judgement
• Ability to supervise and coordinate activities

Willingness and ability to:
• Work overtime occasionally and as required
• Occasionally travel outside Canada for extended periods
• Wear safety footwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Undergo and pass a Health Canada medical
• Obtain a Reliability Status clearance

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.