Maritime Navigation Instructor

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

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.

Duties

Under the general supervision of the Head of Navigation, the incumbent instructs officer cadets, officers of the Canadian Coast Guard and other maritime personnel, develops and revises techniques of presentations; sets and marks examinations; writes course objectives and lesson plans; serves as Course Coordinator when required; plans and serves on sea training cruises as Commanding Officer or Watchkeeper aboard the College training vessel and performs other related duties.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) owns and operates the federal government's civilian fleet, and provides key maritime services to Canadians.

As a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the CCG helps DFO meet its responsibility to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The CCG also plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable use and development of Canada's oceans and waterways.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory - A pool of qualified candidates will be created and will be used to staff similar permanent and temporary positions.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a Master Mariner Certificate, or a Master near Coastal Certificate of Competency or a Coast Guard Command Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience of work in the field of the maritime navigation.
*Significant means: Substantial experience as an officer in charge of a navigational watch at sea, normally including at least twelve months of sea-service as a Commanding officer or second-in command of a vessel requiring the possession of a Master Mariner Certificate of Competency.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
Recognized educational training in adult education.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience teaching in the field of maritime navigation.
Significant* experience as a navigating officer, chef officer and/or commanding officer on board Canadian Coast Guard Vessels.
*Significant experience normally means a minimum of five (5) years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the theories and principles of maritime navigation;
Knowledge of the Canadian Shipping Act regulations.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Employees):
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

For more information on the Key Leadership competencies, please visit: (http://www.tbssct.
gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/eff-eng.asp#employee)

ABILITY:
Ability to communicate orally and in writing such as preparing and delivering effective presentations;
Ability to plan, organize and implement program activities.

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

ASSET ABILITY:
Ability to develop assessment tools and curriculum development;
Ability to use and apply technology in the preparation of course material and in teaching.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Availability and willingness to work overtime
Availability and willingness to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical exam.
Wearing a uniform.
Must wear and maintain CSA approved safety footwear and maintain job-related personal safety equipment.

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

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education, Experience and/or Occupational Certification) for the initial screening through the online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in the screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying on-line, please contact (902) 426-4698 or the toll free number at 1-800-645-5605.

A written exam may be administered.
Interviews may be conducted.
Reference checks may be conducted.
A situational exercise may be administered.

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

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

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

You must provide proof of your education/occupational certificate credentials.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Candidates 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 (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.

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.