Science Instructor

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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

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 at the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in physics, chemistry, mathematics or some other specialty relevant to the positions.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
* Significant experience teaching at the post-secondary level.

* Significant is normally associated to at least 3 years of experience.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
Post-graduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution that is relevant to the position.
Graduation with a degree from a post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in education.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a relevant specialization in physics.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
Unilingual English
Unilingual French
Bilingual imperative PPP/PPP

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 concepts, techniques and theories of any two of the following: physics (statics/dynamics), electricity, electronics, chemistry, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and applied mechanics.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and educational methodologies.
Knowledge of curriculum development.

Key leadership competencies (Employee level): http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/ekl-eng.asp

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

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to plan, organize, implement, and teach a science course.
Ability to identify student needs and to evaluate their progress.

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

ASSET - KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard
Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard College

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:
Willingness to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.