Steward

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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

Degree equivalency

Operational Certification:
• First Aid (can be Marine Basic First Aid, Marine Advanced First Aid, or Occupational First Aid Level 3).

• FOODSAFE.

Experience:
• Recent/Significant experience in Hospitality/Hotel Services; or providing professional housekeeping; or janitorial services; or services with the food industry; or experience as a steward on an ocean going vessel.*

*Note: Recent/Significant is defined as at least six months within the last three years.

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

Experience:
• Experience in taking inventories and ordering supplies.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate orally.

Personal Suitability:
• Working effectively with others.
• Thinking things through and being action oriented.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Dependability.

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

Knowledge:
• Training in Health and Safety and/or WHIMIS.

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:
• Travel by various modes of transportation such as boat, airplane or helicopter.
• Requirement to work overtime when required.
• Available to report to work on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other conditions of employment
• Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety [MED A1 & B2].
• Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Survival Craft [MED B1].
• Valid Medical (new hires: Transport Canada Marine Medical or Health Canada Periodic 3).
• Valid Canadian Passport.
• 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 lift at least 20lbs.
• Must be willing and able to be deployed.
• Must be willing and able to perform Overtime work as required, often on short notice.
• Must be willing and able to work shiftwork.
• Must be willing and able to work aboard a vessel for up to 42 consecutive days.
• Must be willing and able to travel by air, land, or by sea.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates who are hired must be able to get themselves to home port at their own expense

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.