Air Cushion Vessel (ACV) Engineer

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
Successful completion of secondary school or employer approved alternative.

Degree equivalency

Certification:
Possession of a Transport Canada ACV Engineering license Class 1 or 2 and/or T/C marine engineering certificate of competency, or T/C Aircraft Maintenance Engineer certificate of competency or Diesel Engineer certificate recognized by a province, or General engineer certificate recognized by a province

Experience:
Experience interpreting specifications, schematics, and component drawings in order to perform system wide, or equipment specific maintenance.

Experience in the trouble-shooting of fire suppression systems.

Knowledge:
Knowledge of the maintenance procedures and trouble-shooting techniques for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems aboard vessels, hovercraft, aircraft or helicopters.

Abilities:
Ability to perform vessel or aircraft maintenance activities and processes.
Ability to interpret vessel or aircraft specifications, schematics, and component drawings. Ability to maintain technical records and logbooks – especially through use of written communications.

Personal Suitability:
Effective Interpersonal skills
Dependability
Judgement

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Education:
A diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to nautical science, heavy machinery maintenance, electro-technology, or aircraft maintenance.

Degree equivalency

Certification:
Possession of a Transport Canada third class Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency or higher;
Possession of a welding certificate recognized by a Provincial regulatory body;
Possession of Air Brakes endorsement

Experience:
Experience in metal fabrication.

Experience in the maintenance of ship or Aircraft electrical generation and distribution systems.

Experience in dynamic balancing of Propellers.

Experience working on ACV over 10,000 Kgs Maximum all up weight or higher.

Abilities:
Ability to operate a personal computer.

Organizational needs:
DFO recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and Women.

Operational requirements:
Rotating shifts and variable hours of work.
Willingness to travel by small aircraft, vessels and vehicles to remote sites.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of employment are any requirements, other than qualifications, that must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

Conditions of employment:
Reliability and security: Reliability
Other conditions of employment:
Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety**
**Note: if you are in possession of the former MED A1 and B2, these will be accepted as they are considered to be the equivalent of the course listed above.
Maintenance of a valid Health Canada medical.
Willingness to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard standards, inclusive of CSA Approved safety footwear and maintain job
related personal safety equipment.
Must be willing and able to perform Overtime work as required, often on short notice
Must be willing and able to work shiftwork
Must be willing and able to travel by air, land, or by sea

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 may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.