Boating Safety Officer

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering the online text questions and on your resume.

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 WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their e-mail regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Duties

Key Duties:

Provides one window point of contact with the recreational Boating Community and general public.

Develops and implements effective public information and education programs for their geographical area of the Region.

Organizes, coordinates, facilitates groups and individuals and makes presentations in order to foster and develop partnerships with members of the boating community.

Establishes, organizes and maintains co-operative relationships with the boating communities.

Develops, implements and evaluates in collaboration with Federal/Provincial/Municipal/ Territorial MOU'S with police forces, strategies and plans for effective enforcement of various regulations within their geographic area of the Region.

Develops methods for the gathering and dissemination of shared information and data resources for promotional and publicity purposes.

Implements public information and education programs designed to increase understanding of safety, environmental and economic factors associated with recreational boating and evaluates the effectiveness of such programs.

Key field contact for the coordination of boating safety programs.

Fosters/facilitates Provincial/Territorial Safe Boating Councils.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies.

In the event that an employee of the public service (federal) is qualified through this process, the employee may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
(An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor).

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

Experience:
Experience in the delivery of presentations.

Experience in the writing of reports and/or editorials or educational materials.

Experience in operation or maintenance of a Pleasure Craft or Small Commercial Vessels or Fishing Vessels.

Experience in using Microsoft Office; specifically, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of safe boating practices and procedures.
Knowledge of small vessel safety equipment.

Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking Things Through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Client Service Orientation.

Abilities:
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Occupational Certification:
Canadian Issued Small Vessel Operator Proficiency.

Experience:
Experience giving formal presentations or addressing stakeholder audiences.

Operational Requirements:
Willingness and ability to travel for extended periods of time.
Willingness to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid Provincial / Territorial driver’s license.
Possession of a Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
Willingness to travel by car, helicopter, boat and/or ship for extended periods of time throughout remote and/or isolated areas of Ontario.
Willingness and ability to climb ladders, and board unstable platforms such as boats and floating docks and to lift and transport heavy 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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.

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.