Shore Based Engineering Technician

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Assessment accommodation

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Duties

Integrated Technical Services (ITS) is a dynamic organization within the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), with the mandate to deliver technical services and solutions in order to ensure that the CCG’s varied physical assets are capable, reliable and available to deliver CCG Programs to Canadians.

As a shore based engineering technician, you would play a key role in the safe maintenance and operation of CCG equipment and vessels by acquiring and controlling inventory; ensuring proper documentation is completed for technical work; monitoring and tracking required inspections and certifications for vessels and related equipment; and participating in the creation and maintenance of occupational health and safety reports, standards and procedures.

Work environment

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard have been recognized as top employers? We’ve been recognized as Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018) and, for the fourth year in a row, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

We offer:
* Learning and training opportunities to support you in your current and future career;
* Competitive salaries and benefits, such as supplemental health insurance, dental care, and vacation allowances;
* Flexible work arrangements, volunteer days, and family-related leave.
* Maternity and Parental Allowances

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Intent of the process

We currently have one, permanent, vacancy. A fully or partially qualified list of candidates may be created for future vacancies of various tenures (e.g. temporary or permanent).

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)

EDUCATION:

A secondary school (i.e. High School) diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience coordinating tasks, activities or incoming requests within an engineering or technical environment.

Experience tracking, and reporting on, budgets and expenditures.

Experience reviewing and preparing documents such as specifications, proposals, work plans and cost estimates for engineering or technical projects or initiatives.

Experience using a computerized inventory control system or material management system.


**Please note that experience may be validated through the assessment process

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

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working in a multidisciplinary Marine Environment including developing or maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external parties.

Experience providing technical expertise related to marine equipment and systems and vessel construction, maintenance or refit projects.

Experience implementing occupational health and safety procedures and protocols in an operational environment. Experience must include conducting inspections, maintaining data, ensuring corrections where needed and ensuring adherence to an organizations occupational health and safety requirements.

Experience performing the duties of a service advisor including providing information and updates to clients on issues and required maintenance of equipment; preparing paperwork/documentation for required work; and coordinating and prioritizing incoming requests for service.

Experience with, and knowledge of, outboard motors or diesel engines.

Experience using Microsoft Access including creating and maintaining documents and information.

Experience using Maximo.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES:
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action orientated
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written communication will be assessed).
Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions or recommendations within an engineering environment.
Ability to use Word Processing and Spreadsheet Software (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel) at an intermediate or higher level.

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

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution (i.e. degree or diploma) with a specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid provincial driver’s license or the personal mobility equal to possessing a valid driver’s license.
Valid Health Canada Medical.
Occasional requirement to travel.
Occasional requirement to work overtime, on short notice, to meet operational requirements.
Occasional requirement to go to sea in vessels under trial.
Requirement to manage and move equipment of up to 100lbs.

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

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information or clarification on application requirements or the appointment process.

Please apply online, through your GC Jobs account.

Applicants are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice (English or French); please indicate your preferred official language in your 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.