SIPA Coordinator

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Assessment accommodation

A tip for success – In responding to both the essential qualification screening questions and the other/asset qualification screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

In your responses, include information about where, when and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may use volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

Clarification will not be solicited so please be clear and thorough.

Duties

As the coordinator of the Aids Program Information System (SIPA), you will be in charge of developing, implementing and monitoring a quality assurance program for data on aids to navigation, essential element to direct navigators into a safe harbour. You will also be responsible for developing and providing the training and technical support required for SIPA users, while ensuring that the required corrections and modifications are applied in accordance with the standards and procedures in effect. You will also be asked to respond to specific information requests and produce statistical reports, in addition to providing advice and recommendations to management in order to portray the performance of aids to navigation in the region and improve the system.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard provides essential maritime services to ensure the safety of mariners, protect the marine environment, facilitate maritime commerce while ensuring Canada's sovereignty and security over its waters.

It is up to the Aids to Navigation program of the Canadian Coast Guard to provide fixed, floating and electronic aids in Canadian waters duly mapped in order to help mariners determine their position and course, to warn them of dangers or obstacles, or to advise them of the location of the best route for them.

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We’ve been recognized as Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018) and, for the third year in a row, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

You can enjoy a healthy work-life balance, in an organization that is committed to ensure the well-being of all its employees.

Contribute to one of the best pension plans in Canada as well as benefit from excellent medical and dental insurance coverage!
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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill a term position, which could be extended and/or potentially become an indeterminate position.

A pool of candidates could be established from this process may be used to staff similar positions within the Canadian Coast Guard. These positions may be of different tenures, with various language requirements and various security requirements.

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)

STUDIES
A high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Significant* experience with the use and services delivery associated with a data management or information management system;
• Significant* experience in using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook);
• Experience in writing reports and presenting results in the form of tables and diagrams.

* In order for the experience to be considered significant, it must be of at least one year and understand complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• General knowledge of a database functioning and of the principles and practices related to its management and maintenance (integrity, accuracy, uniformity and quality of data).

ABILITIES
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, consolidate and synthesize different data’s and recommend the appropriate action plan;
• Ability to communicate orally;
• Ability to communicate in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
• Reliability
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Attention to quality and details
• Adaptability

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

EXPERIENCE
• Extensive experience in using Excel software;
• Experience using Cognos data query software;
• Experience in writing procedures;
• Experience with preparing and delivering of training.

KNOWLEDGES
• General knowledge of aids to navigation systems and nautical publications (such as nautical charts, List of Lights, notices to mariners, etc.);
• In-depth knowledge of web software and applications.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Hold a valid driver's licence;
• Willing and able to travel according to the requirements of the position.

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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE www.canada.ca/government-jobs. ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.