Maintenance Deckhand

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

The client organization will accept applications submitted on-line only. To submit an application, please click "Apply Online".

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 or TTY/TDD: 1-800-532-9397.

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All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to monitor your email account, including junk folders, for new communication regarding this selection process.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Work environment

Did you know the Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities?

As a civilian employee, your role will be to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The department fosters a work environment where you will have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress your career, and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

The specific position locations in the Pacific Region are: Esquimalt, British Columbia; Nanoose Bay, British Columbia.

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)

Occupational Certification:

- STCW Basic Safety Training or previously known as Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A1 & B2

Experience:

- Experience working in the marine industry as a deckhand or oiler, or an equivalent military naval occupation/trade.

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

Occupational Certification:

- Small Vessel Machinery Operator (SVMO)
- Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)
- Engine Room Rating.
- Bridge Watch Rating.
- Other marine certification (e.g. MEDS, ROC-M).
- Trades qualifications (i.e. welding, electrical).

Experience:

- Experience as an oiler or deckhand on tugboats.
- Experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of marine machinery or equipment.
- Experience performing maintenance, repair or fabrication work in a commercial or industrial environment.
- Experience operating, maintaining, or working aboard small vessels.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

- Communication
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action oriented
- Dependability

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of employment:

- Maintenance of valid occupational certification.
- Valid Health Canada medical certification.
- Willing and able to utilize a computer and its applications.
- Willing and able to work overtime and on weekends.
- Willing and able to work away from home port for up to one week at a time.
- Willing and able to stand sea watches.
- Willing and able to wear uniform clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) if provided by the employer.
- Must meet standard for respiratory protection program or must maintain a valid fit test certification.

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.

Top-down selection or random selection may be applied at any phase of this selection process.

Written test(s), interviews and/or reference checks may be conducted.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed

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.