Asset Management Systems Officer

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Assessment accommodation

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.

Use of the STAR method may support you in illustrating your examples fully.
S- situation
T- task
A- action/activity
R- Results

Your resume may be used as a secondary source of information and used strictly to validate the concrete examples you will have described.

Additionally, pay close attention to ACTION WORDS to ensure the examples you chose speak to ALL OF THEM.

Similar attention should be given to PUNCTUATION AND CONNECTOR WORDS SUCH AS "COMMAS", "AND" AND "OR" as these have a different functions when used to describe an experience criteria.

Finally, if the examples you provide speak of experience that was acquired in a team setting, please be specific as to YOUR exact role within this team as it is your experience the board will be looking to assess and not that of your team.

Work environment

You have the skills. We have a job for you!

As a Special Operating Agency of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, we are responsible for the safety and accessibility of Canada's oceans and waterways while supporting economic prosperity.

We are a nationally recognized, world-leading symbol of safety, operating along the longest coastline in the world. We are the lead for marine oil spill responses and we work with partners to ensure appropriate responses to incidents. We are also involved in maritime distress monitoring, communication, and search and rescue operations.

Our fleet is growing! Many new ships will be joining the Coast Guard fleet in the coming years providing us with an opportunity to highlight the breadth of our services we provide to Canadians.

As an AMS Officer, you will be responsible to provide the technical community with the necessary training to be able to maintain our fleet and other assets.

For a third year in a row, we have been recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for young People! Save lives and protect our coasts - Join the Canadian Coast Guard.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) indeterminate Asset Management Systems Officer positions, one (1) in Sarnia, ON and one (1) in Québec, QC. A pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions on a temporary or permanent basis in the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Experience using Asset Management Software, such as Maximo, SAP or DRIMS or other.
Experience providing technical training courses as an instructor.
Experience providing technical support.

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

Post-secondary or graduate degree in a relevant field, such as education or computer science.

Degree equivalency

Experience leading the development of multi-day training course materials such as Work Instructions, Quick Reference Guides and Microsoft PowerPoint course materials.
Experience providing support in at least one phase of asset Life Cycle Management.

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

Various language requirements
Sarnia, ON - English Essential
Québec, QC - Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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

Degree equivalency

Knowledge of life cycle management
Knowledge of asset management software

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to manage priorities
Ability to design and deliver a training session

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Initiative
Teamwork
Client Service Orientation

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel across Canada
Willingness to work overtime as required
Valid provincial drivers license

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.