Fishing Master / Commanding Officer for Near-Shore Fishery Research Vessel / Fishing Officer

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Assessment accommodation

SO-MAO-02 – Fishing Master / Deck Officer, Class A Vessel
SO-MAO-04 – Commanding Officer, Class A Vessel (under review)
SO-MAO-06 - Fishing Officer, Class E Vessel

Stream 1 - MAO-02 $31.86 – $35.35 per hour
Stream 2 - MAO-04 $35.01 – $39.10 per hour
Stream 3 - MAO-06 $39.14 – $43.39 per hour

Intent of the process

This process is being used to qualify candidates to three groups/levels namely SO-MAO 2 (Fishing Master on a Near Shore Fisheries Research Vessel), SO-MAO-4 (Commanding Officer on a Near Shore Fisheries Research Vessel) and Fishing Master SO-MAO-06 on an offshore fishery science vessel. Although these positions will be staffed using one process the minimum requirements for occupational certification and experience will be different for each level.

The results of the process may also be used to create a pool of qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures on an indeterminate, term, acting, assignment or secondment basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum)

Contact information for 3 references.

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

A secondary school diploma, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1
ROC –MC (Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime Commercial).
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Fishing Master 4th class.

Stream 2
ROC –MC (Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime Commercial).
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency – Master 150 GT Domestic with Limited Contiguous Waters endorsement

Stream 3
ROC –MC (Restricted Operator Certificate – Maritime Commercial).
Transport Canada Watchkeeping Mate – Near Coastal.
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Fishing Master 4th class.

Streams 1, 2 and 3
Experience working on the British Columbia coast conducting Longlining or Trawling.

Stream 1
Experience as master and mate or significant experience as twine hand or leading seaman.

Streams 2 & 3
Significant Experience* working as Master or Mate onboard a Fishing Vessel in the Commercial Fishing Industry conducting trawl or longline operations.

Experience supervising.

*Significant Experience is defined as 336 operational days on cycle (Lay Day, 46.6 averaging, and/or, 42 averaging crewing system. Conventional crewing system will be
pro-rated)

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Streams 1 & 2
Knowledge of Commercial Fishing practices for longlining and trawling.

Stream 3
Knowledge of West Coast bottom and mid water trawl fisheries: maintenance, construction, repair and trawl plans; interpretation of echo sounder, sonar and net mensuration instrumentation to assess fish behaviour and seasonal distribution related to targeted species.

Streams 1, 2, and 3
Ability to analyze, evaluate and respond to operational situations including identifying risk.
Ability to develop and maintain an effective safety culture.
Ability to communicate (oral and written).
Ability to train and mentor crews
Ability to work effectively with science program personnel and within a bridge team structure on board vessel

Streams 1, 2, and 3
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Achieve Results
Dependability
Judgement

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

Steams 1, 2, and 3
Bridge Resource Management.
Training in Occupational Health and Safety.
Net mensuration, instrumentation and sounder training.
Net mending training and/or experience.
Rigging training and/or experience.
ECDIS.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency – Fishing Master 3rd class or higher.

Stream 2
Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Fishing Master 4th Class or higher.

Streams 1, 2 and 3
Experience working on Canadian Coast Guard Fishery Research/Science vessels with longlining and trawling.
Experience working on the BC coast conducting longlining and trawling.

Streams 1, 2 and 3
Knowledge of small vessel systems, maintenance and basic engineering knowledge.
Knowledge of Commercial Fishing practices and procedures for longlining and trawling.
Knowledge of a Safety Management System

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance
Driver’s License - Valid Class 5
Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety
Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Survival Craft
Marine First Aid (marine basic 1st Aid, Marine Advanced 1st Aid, or Occupational 1st Aid-Level 3).
Valid Medical (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 CSA Respiratory Protection standards.
Must be willing and able to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard Uniform 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.

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

Aboriginal persons will be required to complete the Affirmation of Aboriginal Affiliation Form (AAAF). Please visit this site for more information. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/employment-equity-diversity/affirmation-aboriginal-affiliation.html

The responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of Fishing gear (primarily longlining and trawling) and deck officer duties. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Candidates must submit a covering letter with detailed information on how they meet all essential and asset qualifications. Format and content may be used to assess some criteria, including the ability to communicate in writing. The cover letter must offer sufficient detail to demonstrate depth and breadth of experience (e.g. number of cycles/days, vessel, program, etc.).

A résumé must be included at the end of the cover letter.

Contact information for 3 references.

Candidates must also submit supporting documentation (to be used as part of the assessment):

Supporting documentation may include copies or scans of certificates, testimonials, discharge books, etc... Where no supporting documentation is available to verify experience, applicants are asked to provide a reference for verification. Failing to provide supporting evidence of credentials could result in the application being rejected.

Any previous supervisors, subordinates, support personnel, client groups and/or performance agreements may be used in the assessment.

An interview and/or written exam may be administered.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

The application (including covering letter, resume, and reference list) must be completed online at ( jobs.gc.ca ) by the closing date of this posting.

Any supporting attachments may be emailed to or placed in registered mail by the closing date to the following address:

Attention Natasha Campbell
25 Huron Street
Victoria, B.C.
V8V4V9

General inquiries:
Natasha Campbell

Phone: 250-413-2855

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.