Senior Technologist

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

Nunavut Inuit (beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) will be considered ahead of other applicants (including persons with priority entitlement and Veterans).

Interviews will be administered via videoconference.

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Important financial information:
• Successful candidates may be eligible for staff housing and the reimbursement of relocation costs.
• Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) range from $23,467 to $39,112, which is based on if the employee has dependents or is occupying staff housing.
• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided twice a year for each eligible member of the household.
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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.

The 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 may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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If you are unable to submit an application online, it can either be mailed, or emailed to:

Chantel Kunuk
PO Box 189
Canadian Coast Guard
Iqaluit, NU
X0A0H0
or

Please ensure to clearly quote the selection process number: 20-DFO-CEN-EA-CCG-297944
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Duties

Leads, supervises and controls the human, financial and materiel resources of a working group that provides installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and disposal services and expertise in support of CCG and DFO for electronics and informatics systems and equipment.

Implements the area installation program for all operational electronics and informatics equipment and systems, by receiving and interpreting installation packages provided by the engineering section, and is responsible for the physical installation and testing of such equipment and systems to prescribed standards.

Participates in the development of technical and/or logistic support solutions to correct actual or latent defects in systems and equipment or deficiencies in maintenance and repair practices.

Provides advice and makes recommendations to supervisors, colleagues and clients on the technical, human and financial feasibility of the maintenance aspect of modification proposals, maintenance and new installation projects for the Workshop.

Work environment

You have the skills. We have a job for you!

As a Special Operating Agency of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, CCG is responsible for the safety and accessibility of Canada's oceans and waterways while supporting economic prosperity.

We are a nationally recognized, world-leading symbol of safety, operating along the longest coastline in the world. We are the lead for marine oil spill responses and we work with partners to ensure appropriate responses to incidents. We are also involved in maritime distress monitoring, communication, and search and rescue operations.

The Senior technologist we are looking for will be posted in Iqaluit, Nunavut at the Marine Communication and Traffic Center (MCTS). The MCTS mission is to monitor the safety of seafarers, answer distress calls at sea and continuously coordinate traffic in Canadian waters. To allow MCTS to do this, they have to be able to communicate with seafarers using a lot of specialized equipment located at several telecommunication sites across Nunavut and Northwest Territories. You will support and lead a team of technologists doing the maintenance and installation of new equipment to insure the availability of the mission critical equipment located all across the Arctic .

You will contribute to assure the safety and accessibility of the Arctic Ocean and waterways while supporting economic prosperity.

Responsible for environmental, occupational health and safety practices, compliances and investigations.

Supervises contractors work and performance in compliance to contract conditions.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff one indeterminate position. (1) in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

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)

A secondary school diploma AND the completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

Note:
Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject OR having achieved the Canadian Forces developmental period 3 (DP3) in the field of communication, radar, sonar, or navigational systems.

*Experience means five (5) years of on-the-job technical training and experience in repairs and installation of modems, landlines, navigational, communication, radars and/or sonar equipment

Degree equivalency

Significant** experience in the maintenance of RF (Radio Frequency) telecommunication equipment AND informatics systems.

Experience planning work involving multi-disciplinary teams.

Experience providing advice and guidance to clients concerning maintenance or installation of equipment.

** Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of approximately (3) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the theories and principles of life cycle management.

Mobilize people
Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
Ability to effectively communicate orally.
Ability to plan and prioritize
Dependability
Integrity and Respect

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

Experience in: Leading, supervising and managing the human, financial and materiel resources of a working group

Recent* experience performing installation and maintenance on electronics and informatics equipment.

*Recent is defined as in the last five (5) years.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid driver’s license.
Lift objects weighing 20 kg or less.
Work in an operational environment, including the need to work overtime, on weekends and being on standby.
Travel by various modes of transportation (e.g. boat, automobile, plane, helicopter, etc.) and perform work at remote sites and/or on vessels at sea.
Travel for extended periods for general duties and for training purposes. Travel could be required outside the regional area.
Obtain and maintain a Health Canada scientific field III medical.
Not be susceptible to claustrophobia (confined spaces) or fear of heights, climbing towers and ships mast.

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

Poster may be provided in Inuktitut upon request

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

Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

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.