Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Join a dynamic team of individuals for a rewarding, fast paced career, working to save lives.

Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinators provide an invaluable service to people in need of assistance on federal waterways. Maritime SAR Coordinators oversee the activation, planning, and coordination of Maritime Search and Rescue Missions’ with the help of Canadian Coast Guard vessels, Royal Canadian Air Force resources, and other partners.

In this position, you will be part of a team coordinating maritime Search and Rescue incidents. Although this job can be very demanding, it is also rewarding, thrilling and empowering. How would you like to contribute to saving lives and bringing families back together?

This is a challenge worth taking.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to create an inventory of candidates to staff current and future vacancies in the Search and Rescue Coordination Centers within Canadian Coast Guard’s Atlantic Region. In order to meet the immediate need at those centers, the FIRST selection(s) will be completed on July 2, 2021. Consequently, we strongly encourage you to complete your application and submit it prior to this date to be included in the initial selection. All subsequent selections of applications will occur based on operational needs.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:

- Post-Secondary diploma

OR

- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

- Minimum Watchkeeping Mate Certificate issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115, with a valid STCW 95 endorsement.

Experience:

- Minimum of 12 months sea time in the last five (5) years as a navigation officer working at sea (proof of sea time may be required)

OR

- Minimum of 12 months experience in the last five years as a maritime coordinator in a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) or Marine Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) in Canada.

OR

- Minimum of 12 months experience as officer/supervisor of the watch in a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre (MCTS);

OR

- Minimum of 12 months experience in CCG operations, such as Canadian Coast Guard Regional Operations Centre, CCG Environmental Response or Search and Rescue Preparedness.

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

Asset Qualifications:
The following are not essential for the job but if you have them, your application must clearly explain how you meet them. These qualifications may be taken into consideration when selecting candidates for appointment.

Asset Occupational Certification:

- Valid Chief Mate, Near Coastal certificate of competency or higher issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations.

Asset Experience:
- Recent experience (within the last five years) in the position of Commanding Officer or Chief Mate of a vessel.
- Experience working in a Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) or a Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC).

Asset Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Halifax Search and Rescue Region (Local geographic and environmental knowledge of the coastal and offshore waters in the area for which you are applying)
- Knowledge of the Powers of a Rescue Coordinator under the Canada Shipping Act 2001.
- Knowledge of the roles and the responsibilities of the Search and Rescue partners in Canada, particularly maritime and aeronautical Search and Rescue.
- Knowledge of Maritime Search and Rescue Practices and Procedures.

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

Various language requirements
Stream 1: English essential (St. John’s, NL & Halifax, NS)
Stream 2: Bilingual Imperative (BBC/BBC) (Halifax, NS)

Information on language requirements

Abilities/Skills:

- Ability to plan and coordinate operations for Maritime and Aeronautical Search and Rescue Resources;
- Ability to analyze and solve problems
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Personal Suitability:

- Critical Thinking
- Decisiveness & Judgement
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail

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

Organizational Needs:

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

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Required to work 12 hour day & night shifts on a rotating shift schedule, including weekends and holidays
- Requirement to be part of a stand-by schedule and work overtime shifts
- Medical: In accordance with position standards
- Maritime search and rescue coordinators must wear Canadian Coast Guard uniform while on duty.

Candidates must successfully complete an On-The-Job Training program, as well as the following three courses, within 12 months of appointment:
- Maritime Search Planning;
- Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator;
- SAR Mobile Facilities/On-Scene coordinator

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

WHY WORK WITH US?

The Search and Rescue Coordinator is an on shore opportunity that allows you to:
• Keep your Transport Canada Certificate valid
• Spend more time with family and friends. You will work on a rotating on/off shift schedule.
• Enjoy generous paid time off.

Notes:
*** Please note: The FIRST selection(s) will be completed on July 2nd 2021.
Consequently, we strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application prior to this date to ensure it is included in the initial selection ***

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing CLEAR AND CONCRETE EXAMPLES.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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

E-mail correspondence will be used as the main method of communication for this selection process; therefore, please provide a valid e-mail address. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification (original documents only).

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service.

For further information, please visit Degree Equivalency Information.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution.

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.