Deckhand/Public Safety Diving Trainee

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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.

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Successful candidates will be hired for casual employment for the duration of the training program. Successful candidates are required to complete the CCG Diver Qualification before being considered for indeterminate appointments.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

A list of the courses you have taken as well as any courses that you are taking now, or that you will be taking this academic year

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

Completion of secondary school graduation or employer-approved alternative.

Degree equivalency

Certification:
Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety;
Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Survival Craft;
(Note 1: if you are in possession of the former MED A1, B1, and B2, these will be accepted as they are considered to be the equivalent of the 2 courses listed above. Note 2: If you are enrolled in Marine Basic Safety and Survival Craft courses at the time of your application to this process, and can provide proof of enrollment, your candidacy will be evaluated.)

Radio License (ROC - Restricted Operator's Certificate, or ROC-M-Radio Operator's Certificate, or ROC-MC - Radio Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial or GMDSS).

Marine First Aid (can be Marine Basic First Aid, Marine Advanced First Aid, Occupational First Aid Level 3, or higher).

Possession of one or more of the following certifications:
- Civilian Recreational Open Water Diver
- Canadian Forces / DND Ships Diver
- Occupational Diver Certification

Experience:
Relevant experience with recreational or commercial boating.
Relevant experience in recreational, government, or commercial diving.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Recreational diving practices.
Knowledge of Small vessel operations.
Knowledge of Marine Emergency and First aid procedures.

Ability:
Ability to operate deck machinery and equipment.
Ability to swim and function unaided in open water conditions in emergency or stressful situations.
(Note: This will be assessed With a practical exercise in a deep water pool.)

Personal Suitability:
Teamwork

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

Certification:
Transport Canada Bridge Watch certificate or Bridge Watch Course from a recognized Marine Training Institute;
Able Seaman’s Certificate, Watchkeeping Mate or higher.
CCG Medic A Certificate, or Occupational First AID (OFA) Level 3.
Transport Canada SVOC Small Vessel Operator Certificate CCG RHIOT (Rigid Hull Inflatable Operator Training).

Experience:
Relevant experience in a government or commercial diving field.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Seafarers Medical (new hires: Transport Canada Marine Medical or Health Canada Periodic III).
• Health Canada Occupational Diving Medical certification as per (OHAG) section 2-VII for shallow water divers.
• Valid 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 perform overtime work as required, often on short notice.
• Must be willing and able to work shiftwork.
• Must be willing and able to travel by air, land, or by sea.
• Must be willing to wear cumbersome heavy weight diving dress including various diving helmets, weighing approx. 60 kgs for long periods while moving across decks and being immersed in cold, sometimes contaminated water, with low visibility conditions.
• Must be willing to obtain DCBC Certification.
• Possession of a valid BC Class 5 Driver's license.

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 must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

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.