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Icebreaking Operations Officer

Reference Number
DFO19J-015231-000551

Selection Process Number
19-DFO-CEN-EA-CCG-262375

Organization
Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Year
2019-2020

Days Open
14

Classification
GT05

City
Montreal Island

Type
External

Quick Summary

Total
25

Employment Equity
9 (36%)

Screened out
0 (0%)

Screened in
25 (100%)

Applicant Submissions (25)

Employment Equity 36% 9

Screened Out 0% 0

Screened In 100% 25

Employment Equity(9)

Women 0% 0

Visible minority 24% 6

Indigenous 0% 0

People with disabilities 0% 0

Language

English 48% 12

French 52% 13

Status

Citizens 72% 18

Permanent Residents 0% 0

Archived Job Poster

Icebreaking Operations Officer

Reference number: DFO19J-015231-000551
Selection process number: 19-DFO-CEN-EA-CCG-262375
Canadian Coast Guard (an agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada) - Canadian Coast Gard Programs
Montréal Island (Québec)
GT-05 - Please note that this position is under review and that its classification could change.
$70,213 to $79,832

For further information on the organization, please visit Canadian Coast Guard (an agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Closing date: 15 April 2019 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

Update: Modification of the closing date.

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

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process for permanent and / or temporary appointments. The process is primarily aimed at meeting needs for operational icebreaking services in Montreal, Quebec. If required, the pool could also be used to fill similar positions with the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,500 words (maximum) "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their application how they meet the education and experience criteria outlined in the essential qualifications. Applicants must use each essential education and experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each criteria demonstrating how they meet the required education and experience. Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information described in the cover letter. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Applicants are asked to take the same approach to describe their education and experiences of the asset qualifications (other qualifications)."

Contact information for 3 references.

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

EDUCATION
-High school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
-Valid Watchkeeping Mate certificate or Valid Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate of Competency issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115 or a valid Maritime Command Naval Officer Professional Qualification (NOPQ) - RCN (or equivalent).

EXPERIENCES
-Minimum of 12 months of at-sea experience (within the last 36 months) as deck officer in charge of a watch of a Canadian Coast Guard vessel, a Canadian Royal Navy vessel or a Merchant Marine vessel, OR
-Minimum of 12 months of experience (within the last 36 months) as coordinator or assistant coordinator of marine rescue in a joint rescue coordination centre (JRCC) or a maritime rescue sub-centre (MRSC), OR
-Minimum of 12 months of experience (within the last 36 months) as officer/watch supervisor in a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre (MCTM), OR
-Minimum of 12 months of experience (within the last 36 months) as officer in an operational centre like the Regional Operations Centre of the Canadian Coast Guard.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
-Valid Chief Mate Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (or higher) issued under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115 or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE
-Experience as chief officer or captain onboard a vessel.

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

Various language requirements
-For positions currently being filled the imperative BBB / BBB bilingual profile is required.
-Due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be reintroduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if, for example, he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Icebreaking Operations Services;
-Knowledge of the characteristics of the maneuvrability of merchant vessels in ice infested waters.

ABILITIES
-Ability to receive and anlyse simultaneous service requests and to create an action plan rapidly to limit delays;
-Ability to explain operational decisions and to remain calm despite criticism;
-Ability to communicate effectively orally;
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
-Good interpersonal relationships;
-Decisiveness.

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

KNOWLEDGE
-Knowledge of the main services and clients of the Icebreaking Operations Services;
-Knowledge of the geographical characteristics of the Central and Arctic Region of the Canadian Coast Guard.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
-Travel by various modes of transportation such as ship/boat, airplane and helicopter.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
-A rotating shift schedule is used to maintain a 24/7 service;
-Be part of a stand-by schedule with possibility of call back for overtime work;
-Medical : In accordance with position standards;
-Wear the Canadian Coast Guard uniform while on duty as described in the Canadian Coast Guard uniform directive.

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 written examination will be administered.

A role play may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Candidates from outside the federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for assessment.

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.

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