FOREMAN - Various Streams

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

All testing and interviews will take place in Parry Sound or Prescott. Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. Your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Duties

The Foreman position is part of a work unit responsible for maintenance of Coast Guard’s civil and equipment infrastructure, and supervises staff who perform work at the base or at field locations.

The key activities of the position include:
Planning, scheduling and coordinating the installation, maintenance and repair of CCG civil assets, structures and associated infrastructure.

Supervising staff by determining objectives and priorities, assigning work, evaluating employee performance, approving training plans, leave and overtime.

Establishing service levels with clients, tracking information on condition and costs of assets.

Ensuring the safety of employees and members of the public by promoting and implementing safe work practices.

Participating in teams at the regional and area level to provide input to management.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) owns and operates the federal government's civilian fleet, and provides key maritime services to Canadians. As a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the CCG helps DFO meet its responsibility to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The CCG also plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable use and development of Canada's oceans and waterways.

Intent of the process

Stream 1: Foreman, Electrical Shop
Stream 2: Foreman, Fabrication Shop
Stream 3: Foreman, Yard or Construction Services

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position on a full-time, indeterminate basis in Parry Sound, ON [GL-EIM-11] and one (1) position on a full-time, indeterminate basis in Prescott, ON [GL-COI-11].

A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions with different tenures (i.e. on a term, acting or an indeterminate basis) in the Canadian Coast Guard.

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)

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Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1: Foreman, Electrical Shop
Provincial trade certification, Electrician

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Experience in supervising trades staff.
Experience in life cycle management of assets (such as planning, inspections and maintenance activities).
Experience providing advice and recommendations to supervisors or managers.

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

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Provincial trade certification in a trade relevant to the position: carpenter, driver, crane operator, painter, etc.

Stream 2: Foreman, Fabrication Shop
Welding Supervisor Qualification – Canadian Welding Bureau (CSA Standards W47.1 and W47.2)

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Recent* experience using Maximo, SAP or other AMS (Asset Management System) to report and track life cycle maintenance of assets. *Recent means within the last 5 years

Experience supervising multi-disciplinary groups.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Stream 2: Foreman, Fabrication Shop
Recent* and significant** experience as a welder in an industrial shop setting.
*Recent means within the last 5 years; **significant means at least 3 years duration

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Knowledge of Federal health and safety regulations and procedures related to workshop and construction environments.

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Ability to prepare work plans and prioritize work.
Ability to operate a computer using MS office software (such as Word, Outlook and Internet Explorer)
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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Initiative
Judgement
Leadership
Effective interpersonal relationships

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

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Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations.
Knowledge of contracting and procurement in the Government of Canada.
Knowledge of the Canadian Aids to Navigation system.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Valid provincial driver's license and the requirement to drive an automobile or a light truck.
Valid Health Canada Medical.
Climb and work in high structures (towers) up to 35 meters high.
Work overtime as required.
Travel for extended periods to remote locations and use various modes of transportation including helicopters, ships, planes and small boats.
Walk over rough terrain in all types of weather conditions (cold weather, wind, rain, snow).

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

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.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.