Aids to Navigation Design and Review System Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE UNTIL JANUARY 17, 2021.

***The possibility of telework from a different Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans Canada other than the listed locations could be considered. This would be based on an agreement made between management and the candidate as determined by the Telework Directive of the Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Situations will be considered on a case by case basis.***

**When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, occupational certification and experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Your resume could be used as a secondary source to validate your answers. 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.**

Duties

Design, review and analyze the Marine Short-Range Aids to Navigation Systems performance, study and analyze data, conducts in depth studies on site and table top related to the characteristics of waterways, assess navigational risks and their potential impact on mariners’ safety, propose risk mitigation measures in compliance with national directives and international standards. Investigate, analyse and provide solutions to problems or issues relating to aids to navigation system design performance or navigational hazards and conduct visual inspection on equipment.

Participate in managing seasonal buoy tending and aids maintenance programs according to the levels of service established for various clients. These activities are carried out in close co-operation with CCG’s Fleet Branch and Integrated Technical Services (ITS) Branch.

Identify, analyze and prioritize risks related to aids to navigation for the management of notice to mariner projects, aids requests, failures, replacement and maintenance of aids according to their life cycle, in co-operation with CCG's ITS and Fleet branches to ensure safe and efficient navigation . Update the Level of service and status field of Aids base on operational requirements using the Aids Program Information System (SIPA, national database).

Participate in the preparation of buoy tender documents and other technical documents necessary for contract services. Participate in various steps of the tendering process and coordinate, monitor, and control the quality of buoy tending with the DFO contracting officer and with the contractors. Write inspection reports, conducts field inspection of contractor buoy positions and their operations, and make recommendations for improving service.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) owns and operates the federal government's civilian fleet, and provides key maritime services to Canadians. As a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the CCG helps DFO meet its responsibility to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The CCG also plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable use and development of Canada's oceans and waterways

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill five (5) indeterminate positions and one (1) term 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: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION :
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position duties.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
1. Experience using the Microsoft suite of programs (including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

2. Significant work* experience related to the maritime field
OR
Significant work* experience related to one of the following fields: cartography, geomatics, geodesy, surveying or geography.

*For the experience to be considered significant it must be at least one (1) year.

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

Various language requirements
For positions located in Quebec : Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)
For positions located in Ontario : English essential

Due to the unique evaluation process of language proficiency, this essential qualification is required upon appointment only. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be reintroduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if, for example, he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of the Canadian Aids to Navigation System TP-968E.

ABILITIES :
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret technical information and information associated with data management systems and make recommendations supported by these analyses.
- Client Service Orientation.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES :
- Judgment
- Initiative
- Effective Interpersonal skills
- Thinking Things Through
- Attention to detail and quality.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION :
- Training** in a field related to the duties of the position including but not limited to: navigation, cartography, geomatics, geography, geodesy, land surveying.

- Certification in a field related to the duties of the position including but not limited to: cartography, geomatics, geography, geodesy, land surveying.

- Marine navigational certificate or certificate of competency (certificate of service as master of a fishing vessel, gross tonnage less than 60 or a higher certificate will be considered).

**The Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is not recognized as a sufficient competency for the position.

EXPERIENCE :
Experience in writing technical reports.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Willing and able to travel using different transportation modes (automobile, small vessel, airplane, helicopter).
- Willing and able to perform overtime when needed, sometimes on short notice.
- Hold a valid driver's licence, class 5 or equivalent.

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 will be administered.

A written examination will be administered.

A role play may be administered.

A situational exercise 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.