Technical Maintenance Planner 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

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Only online applications will be considered. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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

The intent of this process is to establish pools of qualified candidates for two streams:
STREAM 1: Technical Maintenance Planner Coordinator Maritime & Civil Infrastructure (MCI) Production
STREAM 2: Technical Maintenance Planner Coordinator Maritime & Civil Infrastructure (MCI) Environmental Response (ER)

The immediate intent is to staff multiple positions on an indeterminate basis. Candidates interested in working in either Dartmouth (NS), Charlottetown (PEI), Saint John (NB), or St. John's (NL) are encouraged to apply.

A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be created to staff positions at this group and level with various linguistic requirements and profiles, various security requirements, various conditions of employment, as well as various tenures (permanent and temporary) within the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Where you are interested in working?

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

Education:

STREAM 1:
• Graduation with a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution as a Technician/Technologist/Tradesperson in the field of electrical, mechanical or civil .

STREAM 2:
• Red Seal Trade Certification or a 4th Class Marine Engineering Certificate, related to the maintenance of such equipment as small engines, diesel engines, hydraulic pumps, or generators.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

STREAM 1:
• Experience working on or in support of a project team focused on such activities as; planning, construction and renovation of civil infrastructure, (structures or buildings).

STREAMS 1 and 2:
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team comprised of any combination of the following: clients, service providers, subject matter experts, contractors, or stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing project documents such as: specifications, requests for proposal, statements of work or project briefings.
• Significant* experience with procurement and contracting.
• Significant* experience in maintenance planning.

*Significant means six months within the last five years.

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

Education:
STREAMS 1 and 2:
• Certification as a professional Engineering Technologist or Technician in Canada.
• Graduation with a Bachelor of Technology Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
STREAMS 1 and 2:
• Experience in the construction , installation and renovation of marine aids to navigation.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups; Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities and Women.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

STREAM 1:
• Knowledge of Codes, Standards and Specifications as it relates to Civil project work.

STREAM 2:
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System.

STREAMS 1 and 2:
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Asset Management.

Abilities:
STREAMS 1 and 2:
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to operate a computer using MS office software such as Internet Explorer, Excel, Word and Outlook at an intermediate level or higher.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability:
STREAMS 1 and 2:
• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Dependability

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

Operational Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Requirement to work overtime as required, and at times with little notice.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability and Security : Various profiles (Reliability, Secret)

• Requirement to travel, at times with little notice, to remote locations by various modes of transportation. (such as but not limited to: vehicle, small and commercial aircraft, ATV, small boat, large vessel, helicopter, on foot over rugged and uneven terrain, etc).

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

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

You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: standardized tests, written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks, recent and past performance evaluations, self-assessments, candidate achievement record, etc.

Assessments will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice (DFO/CCG offices) and may require candidates to travel to the assessment location. Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses when invited for assessment.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down or random selection at any stage of the process.

Management may choose to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
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Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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COMMUNICATION
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Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. 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). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communication.

If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.

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.