Ship's Officer

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and
may result in your application being rejected.

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Duties

Duties include operating tug boats as either the Master or Mate in harbour or coastal waters providing support to DND ships and shore facilities in Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin and local areas.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers. DND's 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 essential part of the Defence Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A pool of candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the same or equivalent group and levels with various tenures and security profiles.

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 REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Master 500 Ton certificate.

EXPERIENCE:
Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the navigation and operation of Small Vessels.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience operating harbour tugs.
Experience in managing personnel.
Experience in towing.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Harbour Tug Propulsion systems.
Knowledge of Halifax Harbour and Approaches.

ABILITIES:
Ability to stand a bridge watch.
Ability to adapt to handling harbor tug operations with or without a pilot.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Decision making
Dependability

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

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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be available to work unexpected and scheduled overtime as required.
Must meet and maintain Health Canada medical suitability requirements in accordance with the Treasury Board guidelines.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be sought later in the process.

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.