Response Specialist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education, experience and other qualifications (essential and asset) by answering online screening questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate how, when and where the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and experience described in your answers to the screening questions. In your response to each criteria, you must provide the name and contact information of a supervisory reference who can attest to the information provided. Failure to provide this information may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

The Canadian Coast Guard is the lead federal agency for the response component of Canada’s Marine Oil Spill Preparedness Response Regime. The Environmental Response program monitors or manages the clean-up efforts for any ship-source or mystery source pollution incident in waters under Canadian jurisdiction. Under the direction of a CCG Environmental Response Senior Response Officer, this position carries out environmental response duties in the marine environment as part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s federal mandate. Key activities may include response to pollution incidents in the field, operation and maintenance of vessels, pollution response equipment and vehicles, supporting development and implementation of Environmental Response planning, training and exercises as well as carrying out administrative duties as required.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be created as a result of this process. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Where you are interested in working.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience providing operational training, briefings or presentations;

Experience preparing reports and/or technical documents using computer software such as but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;

Experience working with safety management systems

Experience operating small marine vessels

Experience in maintenance of small equipment including but not limited to gas and diesel pumps, skimmers, outboard engines, hydraulic systems, etc.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of response equipment used to combat marine oil spills.
Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).
Knowledge of the National Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime
Knowledge of the characteristics and behaviour of hydrocarbons in the marine environment.

ABILITIES:
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to apply operational standards and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective Interpersonal Relations
Initiative
Flexibility

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
A deck or engine room Marine Certificate of Competency issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115 for a Master Limited (60 Ton) or higher and /or a Fourth-Class Engineer, Motor Ship or higher. Certificates will be rated in order of precedence according to the regulations;

Marine mechanic technical certification

Radio Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) or higher

Accredited qualifications as an instructor for first aid and/or exercise development and delivery and/or vessel operations;

Small Vessel Operator’s Certificate (SVOP);

ICS Certification;

Possession of a valid Marine Emergency Duties- A3 or higher Certificate

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Experience operating pollution countermeasures equipment (oil booms, skimmer, etc).
Experience in emergency response contingency planning
Experience in equipment life cycle management
Experience providing operational training
Experience in small craft operations
Experience using the Incident Command System (does not include training)
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience operating small equipment, for example: forklifts, hoists, trailers, all-terrain vehicles etc.
Experience with responding to marine pollution incidents.
Experience developing or assisting in operational exercises.
Experience in using mapping software and managing cartographic databases
Experience liaising with external public and/or private partner organizations.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Medical Clearance: Scientific Personnel- Field
Must qualify and maintain a valid Passport.
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Willing and able to travel on vessels, fixed wing aircraft, and helicopters knowing that such travel may be frequent and occur throughout the year in a variety of weather/sea conditions.
Willing and able to work overtime, on scheduled standby and potentially on weekends as per the applicable collective agreement.
Willing and able to work in a “marine emergency” situation.
Willing and able to work for extended periods on short notice and often in remote locations.
Willing and able to wear the Canadian Coast Guard uniform.
Willing and able to wear CSA approved personal protective equipment related to the job.

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

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.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard recognizes and values the important contribution volunteer work offers in developing employees' experience, skills, etc., as well as enriching our organization and communities. Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

All communication related to this process could be used to assess qualifications, including ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language 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.