Regional Supervisor, Maritime Search and Rescue - MRSC

Update: Please note that the linguistic profile of the position to be filled has been modified to: Bilingual imperative BBC/BBC.

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Duties

Managing the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) maritime search and rescue (SAR) coordination services including operational planning, establishment of priorities, multi-party liaison and negotiation, and coordination of multi-disciplinary participation.

Managing the CCG operations within Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) and its financial, human and material resources.

Planning, prioritizing, coordinating, monitoring, controlling and reviewing SAR operations within regional areas of responsibility.

Directs the coordination of multiple agencies participation and delegated personnel involved in SAR activities and initiatives and provides expert maritime advice.

Ensuring communication networks meet SAR operational requirements.

Developing, implementing and evaluating operational plans to ensure effective coverage by vessels, aircraft and personnel, and developing contingency plans for major marine disasters respecting passenger vessels, the offshore oil and gas industry and other high risk clients.

Participating in the development and implementation of programs, exercises, initiatives and MOU's to achieve international and regional coordination and cooperation between the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) or MRSC, stakeholders and partners.

Providing input to the development of regional program delivery strategies, business continuity plans and national standards, guidelines and policies

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Intent of the process

The current need is to fill a position of Regional Supervisor, Maritime Search and Rescue in Quebec, QC.

A pool of candidates may be established through this process to staff similar positions in the Canadian Coast Guard. These positions may be of different tenures, with various language requirements and various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

STUDIES :
• A High school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS :
• Valid Watchkeeping Mate certificate OR Valid Watchkeeping Mate, Near coastal certificate of Competency approved under SCTW 95 and issued under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 Marine Personal Regulations SOR/2007-115 (or equivalent*).

The successful candidate will have to demonstrate at the date of the appointment that his / her certificate is endorsed with a statement of continued competence (STCW 95 required).

*If you hold a valid Watchkeeping Mate Certificate from a foreign institution or from the Royal Canadian Navy, please refer to the Transport Canada Regulations for equivalency information at the following link: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/mpsp-training-examination-certification-faq-1052.htm#t1.

EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have at least one of the following experience criteria to be considered in this process:
• Recent* experience as an deck officer in charge of the watch.
OR
• Recent experience* in supervising a team responsible for an operational program or in participating in a project concerning the operations of the maritime search and rescue program.
OR
• Recent experience* as a Marine Rescue Co-ordinator or Assistant Coordinator at a Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) or Marine Rescue Sub-Center (MRSC).

*Recent experience corresponds to: at least 12 months in the 36 lasts months.

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

EXPERIENCE :
• Experience as a manager of a federal operational program;
• Experience in a Rescue Coordination Center or a secondary center as a certified Maritime Rescue Coordinator and in charge of the shift;
• Experience at sea as deck officer in charge of the watch in the center's geographic area of responsibility;
• Experience as a Commanding officer on a Canadian Coast Guard ship.

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

Various language requirements
The current need is: Bilingual imperative BBC/BBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of SAR methods and procedures associated with a maritime / aeronautical incident;
• Knowledge of the responsibility of MRSC Québec region’s, including knowledge of the various communication systems in use.

ABILITIES :
• Critical Thinking (analyze an emergency situation and be able to take appropriate action);
• Decision-making (making the right decisions in a timely manner in multiple situations);
• Communication skills (ensure that the message is received and understood as intended;
• Ability to use various computer tools;
• Ability to manage staff.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY :
• Rigor
• Good interpersonal relations
• Judgement
• Leadership
• Initiative

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
• Valid Health Canada medical certificate as per employment requirements;
• Must be able to return to the rescue center within a reasonable time frame;
• Wearing the Coast Guard uniform in the workplace, in accordance with the Canadian Coast Guard Uniform Wear Directive;
• Requirement to assume stand-by periods and to report for work outside normal working hours and work overtime;
• Possibility of traveling by different modes of transport such as a ship / FRC, train, plane and helicopter;
•Possibility to do shift work 24/7;
•The candidate must have passed the following training and certification on the job within an appropriate period not exceeding 24 months following his/her appointment:
• Maritime Search Planning Course (MSP);
• Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator Course (SMC);
• SAR Mobile Facilities/On-scene coordinator Course (SMF/OSC);
• Local check-out as SAR Coordinator at MRSC Quebec.

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, professional certification and experience, as well as education, professional certification and asset experience qualifications (other qualifications). It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Your CV/resume may be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application may be rejected. Lack of examples and details may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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

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

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.