Marine Engineer (Watch Keeping)

Important messages

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

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process. http://www.cicic.ca/

You must provide proof of your Canadian Citizenship. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
- Provincial or territorial birth certificate
- Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947)
- Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977)
- Certificates of Retention
- Citizenship certificates
If the name identified on the above documents is different than your current legal name, please also provide proof of name change.

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. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as 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.

Work environment

This position is located in a law enforcement environment which includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two full-time permanent positions in Nanaimo.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar permanent and/or temporary positions at full, part-time or shift-work hours located in Nanaimo, BC.

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended.

Should a Civilian Member be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

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)

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

Degree equivalency

Occupation Certification:
Possession of Transport Canada Third Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency or Transport Canada Fourth Class Marine Certificate of Competency with sufficient/documented* Transport Canada approved watch keeping sea time to act as Third Class Marine Engineer

*Sufficient/documented Transport Canada approved watching keeping sea time is defined as six months of qualified sea service as a Fourth Class Engineer.

Experience:
1. Recent experience* in the maintenance and repair of various marine vessels such as catamarans, zodiacs, rigid hull inflatable boats, and/or water transports

*Recent experience is defined as the performance of duties within approximately the last 5 years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of the operation of marine mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment and systems
2. Knowledge of ship construction
3. Knowledge of engine room and deck machinery maintenance and repair programs and procedures, associated regulations, and regulatory authorities
4. Knowledge of shipboard safety practices and procedures

Abilities:
1. Ability to direct a predictive/preventative maintenance program
2. Ability to maintain equipment, stores, and material inventories
3. Ability to perform repair and maintenance work on marine vessels and prepare reports
4. Ability to operate the internet and computer software applications for record keeping and communication
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally
6. Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
1. Flexibility
2. Dependability
3. Judgement
4. Initiative
5. Teamwork

Conditions of employment

1. Enhanced reliability status with top secret security clearance
2. Willingness and ability to travel by air
3. Possession of a valid BC Driver’s License
4. Willingness and ability to do shift work

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.

NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

To be granted RCMP security clearance and to maintain the ethical standards of the RCMP, candidates must not be, or have been, involved in certain criminal activities*, have been dishonourably discharged, have pending personal bankruptcies, etc.

*For additional information and a complete list of activities, please visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/qualifications-and-requirements and read the section titled “To apply as a police officer, you must not have”, as well as the applicable considerations. The security requirements are the same for all employees of the RCMP.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board.

Please note that within the context of this selection process, travel costs/expenses will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

Practical and/or standardized tests may be administered for screening and/or assessment purposes.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection may apply.

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Any information provided by a candidate through their application or assessment that is deemed to be incorrect or fraudulent will be eliminated from further consideration.

Experience qualifications will be assessed upon application. Further confirmation or assessment may be conducted through reference checks.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone conversations may be used in the assessment of qualifications of the candidate.

PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will only contact those who are being considered further.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.