Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinator

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

At the Marine Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) St. John’s, the Maritime SAR Coordinators will rotate between the Maritime SAR Coordinator desk and the alerting desk.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Please clearly demonstrate in your application, by answering the screening questions, how you meet each of the essential merit criteria. We ask you to provide comprehensive examples of your experience that clearly demonstrate how you meet the specified criteria for experience. Please also specify your role in the example presented.

The responses to the screening questions MAY be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Intent of the process

To establish a pool of qualified candidates which may 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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION:
• Successful completion of secondary school (high school)

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• A valid Watchkeeping Mate Certificate issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115, with a valid STCW 95 endorsement
OR
• A valid Maritime Command Naval Officer Professional Qualification (NOPQ) - the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). All candidates with a Maritime Command Naval Officer Professional Qualification (NOPQ) must have submitted all supporting training certificates to Transport Canada Marine Safety and received approved equivalency.

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 12 months sea time in the last five (5) years as a navigation officer in charge of a watch. (EXN-25 or equivalent proof of sea time may be required).
OR
• Minimum of 12 months experience in the last five years as a maritime coordinator in a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) or Marine Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) in Canada.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue roles and responsibilities in the federal Search and Rescue (SAR) system.
• Knowledge of maritime operations and geography in the Halifax Search & Rescue Region (Halifax SRR).
• Knowledge of maritime search and rescue practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

ABILITIES:
• Ability to synthesize information
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to use a computer

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Dependability

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

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• A valid Chief Mate, Near Coastal certificate of competency or higher issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations.

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Recent experience (within the last five years) in the position of Commanding Officer or Chief Mate of a vessel.
• Experience working in a Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) or a Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC).
• Experience as an MCTS officer/shift supervisor.
• Experience in an emergency operations center.

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

Information on employment equity

Successful candidates who are offered employment as a result of this selection process will be required to complete the following training courses within (approximately) 12 months:
• SAR Mission Coordinator Course (SMC)
• Maritime Search Planning Course (MSP)
• Maritime SAR Coordinator on-the-job training package
The SAR Mission Coordinator Course (SMC) and Maritime Search Planning Course (MSP) will take place at the Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS and are approximately 5 weeks (total) in duration.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Requirement to work 12 hour day and night shifts on a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Requirement to work overtime when required.
• Requirement to travel by various modes of transportation such as boat, airplane or helicopter.
• Requirement to be part of a stand-by schedule and work overtime shifts.
• Medical: Health Canada Category 3 medical.
• Valid Driver's Licence (for the purposes of driving a departmental vehicle or a rental car)
• Requirement to wear CCG uniform while on duty.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations). For this reason, applicants who apply to this selection process must include a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Candidates will be required to provide proof (by way of original documents only) of all education and occupational certifications. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Successful candidates who are offered employment as a result of this selection process will be required to complete the following training courses within (approximately) 12 months:
• SAR Mission Coordinator Course (SMC)
• Maritime Search Planning Course (MSP)
• Maritime SAR Coordinator on-the-job training package
The SAR Mission Coordinator Course (SMC) and Maritime Search Planning Course (MSP) will take place at the Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS and are approximately 5 weeks (total) in duration.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.