Tug Master

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Assessment accommodation

⚓ We are seeking a Ship’s Officer-Tug Master who would enjoy a challenging work experience in a dynamic environment. Embarking on this journey will provide you with a stable career in which your marine expertise is valued while allowing you to maintain work/life balance. You will work as part of a diverse team on a variety of vessels to facilitate collective objectives in support of the National Defence Team.

⚓ On top of completing valuable work that directly benefits Canada’s Pacific Naval Fleet, you will also enjoy the many benefits of working for the Department of National Defence (DND):
⚓ one of the best pension plans in Canada with comprehensive dental/ medical benefits.
⚓ allowances for meals;
⚓ allowance for Nuclear Response Team members;
⚓ complementary fitness facilities and pools;
⚓ Applicants who are serving or former military, when you transition into the Federal Public Service, your pensionable time and earned vacation credits will be recognized.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DNDs role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an important part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one vacancy and to create a pool of candidates for future positions.

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
Valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency Master 500 GT Domestic or higher.

Radio Operator Certificate-Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC).

EXPERIENCE

Watchkeeping and Command experience within the last five (5) years.

Experience in supervision of ships’ crews.

Experience operating coastal vessels under 500 GT.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Leadership

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Decision making

Dependability

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

Occupational Certification:
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 Compliance.

Bridge Resource Management (BRM) Training Certificate.

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Training Certificate.

Current Marine Advanced First Aid Certificate.

Experience:
Experience operating towing vessels employed in BC coastal waters.

Experience operating Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugs.

Experience in supervision of ships' officers.

Experience in managing a budget under the Federal Financial Administration Act.

Experience working in a military environment.

Organizational Needs

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members..

Operational Requirements
Must be willing and able to travel as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Conditions of Employment

Must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with Treasury Board Guidelines.

Must be available to work both scheduled and unplanned overtime as required by naval operations.

Willingness to work for long periods in exposed locations in all weather conditions.

The wearing of safety footwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory.

Must be available to work away from homeport for periods up to 10 days.

Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate.

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

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.