Cook

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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

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.

Duties

Key duties may include:
Provides input to the Chief Cook in planning the ship's cyclical, formal and special occasion menus.
Modifies recipes to suit the dietary and special needs of passengers and crew.
Assists in preparing and cooking all food, planning and organizing its operation, assisting in storing of food and maintenance of the galley and its equipment.
Ensures a high standard of food safety and sanitation throughout the galley.
Participates in shipboard emergency and safety drills, firefighting, abandoning ship, man overboard, damage control and other operations such as rescue.
Provides all support necessary to ensure CCG meets its mandate.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), is entrusted to deliver valuable programs and services to Canadians that save lives, protect the environment and support our Canadian economy. Embracing a proactive culture for 24/7 service to Canadians and for Canadians, CCG offers exciting sea-going and shore-based career opportunities in the delivery of critical maritime safety, security and response services; response to on-water and maritime incidents using a variety of vessels, hovercraft, helicopters, and small craft; and providing vital information and assistance to vessels, including navigation support, distress and safety communications and coordination of maritime trade. In January 2017, the Department received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

The Government of Canada recently announced the Oceans Protection Plan, a whole-of-government approach to improve marine safety, to work with Indigenous groups, provinces, territories, and other stakeholders to better co-manage Canada’s oceans. DFO/CCG are dedicated to deliver on this significant initiative and other departmental commitments. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our team in making an impact on the lives of Canadians.

Come work for a Department that thrives on change, building partnerships and providing a high level of service to Canadians. Women, Aboriginal people and visible minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (acting, indeterminate positions etc.), various security clearance levels and/or various language requirements.

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 employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

Certification:
Valid Transport Canada Ships’ Cook Certification OR Provincial Standard (Red Seal).
Food Safety Handling Training.

Experience:
In the Hospitality Industry or in an institutional setting as a cook or chef.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Canada’s Food Guide.

Personal Suitability:
Judgment.
Reliability.
Interpersonal Skills.

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

Certification:
Valid Marine Advanced First Aid Certificate.
Valid Occupational First Aid Level 3 Certificate.
Valid WHMIS Certificate.

Experience:
Working in a Marine environment.
Working at sea.
Supervising staff.
Provisioning (stock ordering) and/or providing logistical support.
Managing a budget and/or inventory.
Menu planning.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Medical (new hires: Transport Canada Marine Medical or Health Canada Periodic 3).
Valid Passport.
Valid Marine First Aid Certificate.
Valid Marine Emergency Duties STCW - Basic Safety Certificate.
Valid Marine Emergency Duties STCW - Survival Craft Certificate.
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 be deployed.
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 work aboard a vessel for up to 42 consecutive days.
Must be willing and able to travel by air, land, or by sea.
Candidates who are hired must be willing and able to travel from their residence to home port at their own expense.

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

The STAR method is an example of how to structure your answers to ensure you provide enough detail.
S - Situation: Detail the background and provide context. Where and When?
T - Task: Describe the challenge and expectations. What needed to be done and why?
A - Action: Elaborate on your specific action. What did you do and how? What tools did you use?
R - Results: Explain the results: accomplishments, recognition, etc. Quantify.

An exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. All communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND via your PSRS account. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder). Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.