Indigenous Recruitment - Engine Room Assistant

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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 experience that is relevant to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Certification:
1. Marine Emergency Duties Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) – Basic Safety

2. Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Survival Craft

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

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Personal Suitability:
1. Judgment
2. Reliability

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

Certification:
Fourth class marine engineering certificate
Certificate of Competency as Engine Room Rating
Small Vessel Machinery Operator (SVMO)

Experience:
Experience working in a Marine environment
Experience working at sea
Experience in mechanical, electrical, welding or other similar trades
Experience working with DFO/CCG departmental Engineering databases

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the maintenance and operation of engines and mechanical equipment, including the use of hand tools for minor repairs
Knowledge of safe working practices in the maintenance and operation of engines and mechanical equipment
Knowledge of marine watchkeeping practices, procedures and standards

Abilities:
Ability to assist in the maintenance of ship’s machinery
Ability to work safely and independently

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Valid Medical (new hires: Transport Canada Marine Medical or Health Canada Periodic 3)
• Valid Passport
• Must be willing and able to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program – RPP
• Must be willing 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
• Must be willing and able to travel back to home port at 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 designated 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.

For appointment processes where the area of selection was limited to Aboriginal peoples or to members of designated employment equity groups that included Aboriginal peoples, the Aboriginal candidates proposed for appointment or appointed must complete and sign the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form as a condition of appointment prior to or at the same time as the offer of appointment, even if they have already self-declared as an EE member when applying.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.