MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE CREW MEMBER - ARCTIC REGION

Important messages

In accordance with Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, Nunavut Inuit (beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) will be considered ahead of other applicants (including persons with priority entitlement and Veterans) for positions located within Nunavut.

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.

Note: An Isolated Post Allowance may also be applicable, and ranges from $2.47 to $22.14 per hour, and is based on location of residence, whether the employee has dependents and lives in staff housing.

If you are unable to submit an application online, please request a hard copy application from:

Attn: Arctic Search and Rescue Program
Canadian Coast Guard
520 Exmouth Street
Sarnia, ON N7T 8B1
Fax: 519-383-1991
Email:

Applications will be screened in November 2019 (first wave) and, if required, January 2020 (second wave).


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following:

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Candidates with previous experience, or, an interest in boating activities.
Candidates with previous experience, or, an interest in First Aid.
Candidates with the ability to communicate effectively in writing, your application and resume WILL be used to assess this ability.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date:

Demonstrating proof that you are an Indigenous student:
who is currently registered full-time in a recognized post-secondary institution (CEGEP, college and university) or other ongoing educational or training program; OR
who is returning to full time studies at a recognized post-secondary institution or other ongoing educational or training program in the next academic term.

English essential

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Team players who are dependable, motivated and have good judgement.

Duties

PROGRAM 1: INSHORE RESCUE BOAT NORTH

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Respond and provide assistance to mariners in distress, or in need of assistance;
Work in a search and rescue (SAR) station as part of a team of four persons on a 14-day on / 14-day off schedule.

Note: Working as part of Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) comes with serious responsibility, as SAR operations can occur at any time of the day or night, and during all types of weather and sea conditions.

As a Crew Member, you will actively participate to complete diverse tasks, which may include:

Inspection and maintenance of the IRB station and the rescue boat and equipment;
Provide first aid emergency care, boating safety education and demonstrations to the boating public.


PROGRAM 2: ARCTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EXERCISING TEAM

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Work within a team to provide on-water and in-classroom training to members of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and other search and rescue partners on a 14-day on / 14-day off schedule;
Participate in community engagement sessions, highlighting the Canadian Coast Guard and the programs and services it offers;
Travel to Arctic communities to provide this training and background information on Canadian Coast Guard programs and services.

As a Crew Member, you will actively participate to complete diverse tasks, which may include:

Assisting with the delivery of classroom and on-water training in a number of communities;
Provide boating safety education and demonstrations to the general public.

Work environment

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN:
These programs are operated by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) under the SAR Program, and hires and trains students each summer to become members of an IRB crew and as part of Arctic Community Engagement and Exercising Teams.

Are you interested in a challenging and rewarding job? Do you want to provide key maritime services to Canadians to make our waterways safe and accessible?

THIS OPPORTUNITY CAN PROVIDE:
Real time experience in SAR operations;
Training by Canadian Coast Guard SAR Program Officers (subject-matter experts).

EMPLOYMENT DURATION:
Full-time during the summer (late-April to early-September 2020) under the condition of successful completion of the mandatory training prior to the operational season. Training will commence in late-April 2020.

Once selected into the program, the candidate may participate in the program for up to two (2) seasons after the successful completion of their studies.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff various Search and Rescue positions within Canadian Coast Guard Arctic Region.

A pool of qualified candidates may be created and could be used to staff these or similar positions with various tenures within the Canadian Coast Guard.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Valid Standard First Aid + CPR ‘C’ Certificate or higher
Valid Bridge Watch Rating Certificate, or higher

Inuktitut
Inuinnaqtun

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Medical Fitness of the Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment, Category 2-XII-1 or Transport Canada Marine Medical is required for all operational personnel engaged in search and rescue services
Must be willing and able to travel
Must be willing to wear a uniform and personal protective equipment
Must be willing and able to work at any assigned station or training location
Must be willing and able to accept on-call duties
Must be willing and able to work overtime
Must be willing and able to accept a time on / time off work schedule
Must be willing and able to work in adverse conditions such as those found in the marine environment

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

If required, travel expenses to/from the location of operations or training activities to the employee’s residence will be reimbursed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their
application

Meals and quarters will be provided for all on-cycle employees while on-cycle and during training in 2020.

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.