ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OPERATIONS

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions within various units and locations with the Department of National Defence.

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)

Education:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or relevant experience

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
Possession of a current Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal or higher OR
Possession of DND Minor Warship Command Qualification or higher OR
Possession of a current Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Third Class Engineer or higher OR
Possession of a degree in a field related to the marine industry corresponding with regulations and procedures governing marine operations.

Experience:
Recent experience as a Senior Ship’s Officer. Recent can be defined as within the last 5 years.

Experience using common word processing, spreadsheet and email software such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience in ONE of the following areas:
Experience in the management of marine assets including operations, scheduling, safety and supervision of work parties.
OR
Experience in the management of government and/or commercial marine fleet operations.
OR
Experience as a Minor Warship Commanding Officer or equivalency.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

Experience:
Experience in staffing or classification of civilian positions

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of safety acts, regulations and procedures
Knowledge of the operations of the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet and QHM Operations in Halifax
Knowledge of the crewing and safe manning requirements for tugs

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to multi-task
Ability to deal with conflict effectively
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Personal Suitabilities:
Judgement
Dependability
Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Showing Initiative and being action oriented

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

Knowledge:
Knowledge of DND General Safety regulations.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidate self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment:

Possession of a valid Provincial Drivers’ License

Must meet and maintain Health Canada medical suitability requirements for sea going personnel in accordance with the Treasury Board Occupational Health Evaluation Standard.

Willingness and ability to work overtime and on weekends, as required

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Willingness and ability to travel, as required

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 random and/or topdown selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.