Superintendant Icebreaking and Flood prevention

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Duties

Plans, organizes and manages the delivery of Regional icebreaking services to mariners with other Canadian Coast Guard Regions using appropriate tools and mechanisms.
During the ice season, assesses the prevailing ice and meteorological conditions to strategically position icebreakers, provide recommended ice routes, ice-related safety bulletins and warnings as well as respond to requests for icebreaking services in cooperation with the Superintendent, Regional Operations Centre (ROC), and other regions as required. Monitors water levels and ice conditions for the prevention of ice jams and flooding.
Plans and manages human, financial and material resources allocated to the program. Supervises Ice Operations Officers / Technical Assistants, and the Canadian Ice Service (CIS) Ice Service Specialist (ISS) assigned to the Ice Office.
Analyzes information regarding the Icebreaking Program and proposes strategies, advices and recommendations when required. Writes and prepares planning documents, briefing notes and presentations for the director, managers and clients.
Identifies the priorities and requirements needed to meet the National Icebreaking Levels and Standards of Service, and monitors compliance via support to the Icebreaking Operations Data Information System (IODIS).
Develops and maintains relationships with clients and partners at the regional level and contributes to their achievements at the national program level as well. Consults clients and partners relatively to their needs and concerns, informs on the activities of the program, and negotiates prioritization of the services when required.
Acts as the regional spokesperson for public and media inquiries regarding the mandate and activities of the Icebreaking program.

Work environment

Become a member of a dynamic and evolving Department and help to keep Canada’s waters safe and secure. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard employ over 10,000 talented and dedicated employees in over 400 locations across Canada, and our Department is often the only federal presence in smaller coastal and remote communities. In January 2017, the Department received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Come work for a Department that thrives on change, building partnerships and providing a high level of service to Canadians. There are exciting career opportunities in areas such as maritime search and rescue, icebreaking, environmental response, and marine communications and traffic services, among others. Apply today!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process for indeterminate 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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Cover letter: 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)

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

Degree equivalency

A certificate of watchkeeping officer capacity issued under the authority of the Canada Shipping Act, Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR / 2007-115) or the equivalent of training Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW).

Experience in managing human and financial resources;
Significant experience in ice navigation*.

*By Significant, we mean two full seasons in ice navigation.

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

Hold a degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience working with and maintaining relationships with clients, partners or government stakeholders at various levels of government;
Experience in the management of icebreaking operations;
Flood control experience;
Escort experience in ice-congested waters.

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

Various language requirements
For position currently being filled the imperative CBC / CBC 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 of the impact of winter maritime weather conditions on navigation;
Knowledge of the relationship that exist between weather conditions, water levels, ice formation and flood risks.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY
-Create Vision and Strategy;
-Mobilize People;
-Uphold Integrity and Respect;
-Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders;
-Promote Innovation and Guide Change;
-Achieve Results.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and be able to travel by any mode of transportation;
Willing and be able to work overtime and work evenings and weekends;
Valid medical according to the requirements of the job.

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 will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

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

Dans le cas d'une nomination intérimaire, le Règlement sur l'emploi dans la fonction publique autorise l'organisation d'exempter la personne nommée de respecter les compétences dans les langues officielles lorsque le ministère n'est pas en mesure de combler le poste avec la nomination d'une personne qui satisfait aux compétences dans les langues officielles. Par conséquent, nous encourageons tous les candidats et toutes les candidates à faire une demande, au cas où l'organisation n'est pas en mesure de combler le poste avec la nomination d'une personne qui satisfait aux compétences dans les langues officielles, et d'autres candidat(e)s peuvent être considéré(e)s.

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

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 www.canada.ca/government-jobs. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

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

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.