Senior Vessel Maintenance Manager *AMENDMENT TO THE CLOSING DATE*

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

A tip for success – In responding to the screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

Include information about where, when, and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may employ volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

Clarification will not be solicited so please be clear and thorough.

Work environment

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Three weeks of Vacation Leave to start
Pension Plan
Health and Dental Benefits
Leave for family-related Responsibilities
Maternity and Parental Allowances

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Intent of the process

This appointment process will be used to create a pool of full or partially qualified candidates which may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or temporary basis within the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Where you are interested in working.

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

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma (High School) or employer-approved alternatives.

Note: The employer-approved alternative is a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

** Depending on the position being staffed, any of the occupational certifications below may be deemed as an Essential Qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.**

Second Class Marine Engineering, Transport Canada Certificate of Competency or higher.

Third Class Marine Engineering, Transport Canada Certificate of Competency.

Fourth Class Marine Engineering, Transport Canada Certificate of Competency.

***Note: Lower class tickets would require the candidate to have had additional years of experience working in a Marine Environment.***

Certificate of Competency as an Electrical Officer as issued by Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) OR a graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Electrical Technology .

EXPERIENCE:

At least seven (7) years of experience within the last ten (10) years performing a broad range of activities in a *Marine Environment.

*Marine Environment is defined as either shipboard operations or industry directly involved with the maintenance, overhaul or repair of ships, including the Royal Canadian Navy.

Experience managing financial resources which must include planning/forecasting financial needs as well as allocating and reporting on budget requirements.

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

**ASSET QUALIFICATIONS**

** Depending on the position being staffed, any of the qualifications below may be deemed as an Essential Qualification and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.**

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering Technology OR a Heavy Duty Equipment Red Seal Certificate or higher OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the diesel mechanic field.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

First Class Marine Engineering, Transport Canada Certificate of Competency.

Recognized Project Management diplomas and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certified designation.

Certified Engineering Technologist designation.

EXPERIENCE:

At least twelve (12) years of experience within the last fifteen (15) years performing a broad range of activities in a *Marine Environment.

*Marine Environment is defined as either shipboard operations or industry directly involved with the maintenance, overhaul or repair of ships, including the Royal Canadian Navy.

Experience leading or supervising a multidisciplinary team including assignment of work and managing, monitoring, addressing and assessing performance.

Experience as a Project Manager in managing a project through all the life cycles from Project Initiation to Project Completion and close out.

Experience using MS Project or other project management software.

Experience working on modern highly integrated marine equipment and systems in the marine environment.

At least 5 years of experience providing technical expertise for the assessment of vessel construction projects, vessel refits or vessel work periods.

At least 5 years of experience preparing and reviewing detailed Statements of Operational Requirements (SOR) or Technical Statement of Requirements (TSOR).

At least 5 years of experience preparing proposals, work plans, risk analyses, financial reports and project progress reports.

At least 5 years of experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS**

KNOWLEDGE:
In-depth knowledge of commonly accepted practices of the maintenance, overhaul or repair of ships.
In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - SUPERVISOR LEVEL

Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Achieve Results

Additional information regarding the Key Leadership Competencies including descriptions and behavioral indicators can be found at the below link.

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

Now is the time to start thinking about how you’ve demonstrated these competencies on-the-job!

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to analyze issues, assess impacts and develop options or solutions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Dependability

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Reliability or Secret Security Clearance depending on position being staffed.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Requirement to work overtime to meet operational requirements.
Requirement to travel within Canada and abroad.
Requirement to go to sea in ships under trial.

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

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 targeted groups when you apply.

**Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information or clarification on application requirements or the appointment process. You can find information and guidance on preparing an effective application at the below link:

https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/education-and-jobs/finding-a-job/federal-government-jobs
Applications will only be accepted on-line - click the “Apply Now” button to prepare and submit your application.

Please note that various methods of assessment may be used such as interviews, tests, reference checks, behavioral based assessments and verification of work samples.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice; please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

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.