Assistant Lightkeeper, Principal/Assistant Principal Lightkeeper (Atlantic region)

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

As part of the Canadian Coast Guard's Aids to Navigation and Waterways Program, Lighstations assist in the safe movement of marine traffic. On the East Coast, 24 lightstations serve mariners, operating on a 24/7 365 days-a-year basis. While some lightstations are located in remote areas and are accessible only by helicopter, the majority of them are located adjacent to small coastal towns in Atlantic Canada. Lightstation work schedules are rotational and can range from 7-days to 28-days.

* Lightkeeper positions (LI-03 to LI-08) *
The Aids to Navigation section is looking for an outgoing confident individual who would like to join our team and who would be responsible for ensuring that the lightstation is always in a state of readiness. As the Assistant Lightkeeper you will be responsible for keeping watch at the station to ensure mariners are safe as they transit Canada’s beautiful coastal regions. As Assistant Principal Lightkeeper you will be encouraged to taking on new challenges and putting forth any ideas to help maintain your station to make sure it is always in a state of readiness. As the Principal Lightkeeper you will be responsible for the overall operation of the lightstation, including supervision of the lightstation staff. This job is perfect for you if you enjoy the peace and serenity of working in a quiet work environment and enjoy performing handywork. The Lightkeeper group is a small one and here to stay, so if this interests you, why not join our team?

(Group and level of the position is determined depending on the size of the lightstation and where its is located).

Work environment

LOCATION:
Lighthouses on the East Coast are located across Atlantic Canada, more specifically: Machias Seal Island, Bell Island, Cape Anguille, Cape Bonavista, Cape Norman, Cape Race, Cape Ray, Cape St. Marys's, Fort Amherst, Fort Point, Fortune Head, Fox Point, Green Island – Catalina, Green Island – Fortune Bay, Lamaline (Allans Island), Long Point – Twillingate, New Ferolle Peninsula, Ramea, Pass Island, Powles Head, Puffin Island, Red Bay, St. Shotts and Tides Cove Point.

Intent of the process

A first round of assessment from this inventory will be done one (1) month after posting and subsequent assessments will be completed depending on the need to staff positions. Selected candidates will be contacted by email or by phone for further assessment.

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)

EXP1. Experience in performing routine maintenance tasks on buildings and grounds such as mowing, trimming, painting and minor carpentry.

EXP2. Experience in operating and performing front-line maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment such as motors, generators, power tools and boats.

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

Certifcation
1. Possession of Small Vessel Operators Proficiency Certificate or higher certification, such as Fishing Master I, II, III, Watchkeeping Mate, etc.

2. Possession of a Restricted Operator's certificate (Maritime)

AEXP1. Experience operating a boat and outboard motors

AEXP2. Experience working in isolated or semi-isolated locations

AEXP3. Experience working in a marine environment

AEXP4. Experience in the use of email, web browsing or Word processing.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

C1. Communication: You can deliver a clear message in writing and orally
C2. Effective Interpersonal Relationships: You can interact and co-operates with others in
order to achieve good results.
C3. Resourcefulness: You find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
C4. Reliability: You are trustworthy and you achieve your work in a timely manner.

A1. Ability to supervise

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing and able to work at an isolated Lightstation for up to 28 days at a time or to commute back and forth to a land-based site on a daily basis for up to 28 days at a time.
- Must be willing and able to work shifts in a 24/7 environment in all weather conditions
- Must be willing and able to depart for a lightstation from a designated point of departure as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Valid Health Canada Medical (clearance Periodic Category 2 (new hires: Health Canada Pre-placement Category 3)
- Valid First Aid Certificate.
- Must be willing and able to travel using various modes of transportation, including helicopters and small boats.

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

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.