BILINGUAL Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) 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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

**CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY APPLIED TO PROCESS 18-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-229496, 18-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-229496-A, 17-DFO-ACCG-IA-CCG-200387 and 17-DFO -ACCG-EA-CCG-210525 DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO THIS PROCESS.**

This new process is being used to draw more applications - specifically bilingual applicants to fill bilingual positions. Candidates who are not bilingual are encouraged to apply but may not be assessed until a later date (as English essential positions become available).

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.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Please clearly demonstrate in your application, by answering the screening questions, how you meet each of the essential merit criteria. We ask you to provide comprehensive examples of your experience that clearly demonstrate how you meet the specified criteria for experience. Please also specify your role in the example presented.

The responses to the screening questions MAY be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create a pool of qualified, bilingual candidates to staff future permanent and temporary vacancies. We have recently completed staffing processes which yielded pools of qualified English candidates for English Essential staffing.

Please note that Second Language Evaluations (SLE's) will be the first step in the assessment process. Only candidates who achieve the BBC/BBC linguistic profile will be assessed further. For more information please see the link below regarding "Information on language requirements".

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Second Language Evaluation (SLE) linguistic profile.

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

EDUCATION:
• Successful completion of secondary school (high school)

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Watchkeeping Mate Certificate issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115, with a valid STCW 95 endorsement

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 12 months sea time in the last five (5) years as a navigation officer in charge of a watch. (EXN-25 or equivalent proof of sea time may be required).
OR
• Minimum of 12 months experience in the last five years as a maritime coordinator in a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) or Marine Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) in Canada.

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

ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Valid Chief Mate, Near Coastal certificate of competency or higher issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations.

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
• Recent experience (within the last five years) in the position of Commanding Officer or Chief Mate of a vessel.
• Experience working in a Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) or a Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC).
• Recent experience (within the last five years) as a MCTS officer/shift supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to a candidate self- declaring as belonging to a designated Employment Equity group.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBC/BBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Canadian Coast Guard search and rescue roles and responsibilities in the federal Search and Rescue (SAR) system.
• Knowledge of maritime operations and geography in the Halifax Search & Rescue Region (Halifax SRR).
• Knowledge of maritime search and rescue practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS).

ABILITIES:
• Ability to synthesize information
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Dependability

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Requirement to work 12 hour day and night shifts on a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Requirement to work overtime when required.
• Requirement to travel by various modes of transportation such as boat, airplane or helicopter.
• Requirement to be part of a stand-by schedule and work overtime shifts.
• Medical: Health Canada Category 3 medical.
• Valid Driver's Licence (for the purposes of driving a departmental vehicle or a rental car)
• Requirement to wear CCG uniform while on duty.

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

Successful candidates who are offered employment as a result of this selection process will be required to complete the following training courses within (approximately) 12 months:
• SAR Mission Coordinator Course (SMC)
• Maritime Search Planning Course (MSP)
• Maritime SAR Coordinator on-the-job training package

Please note that successful candidates who are eligible for deployment may be given priority over other qualified candidates.

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.

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.