Commanding Officer – Small Vessel Fleet *Amendment*

Update: Suspension of vaccination requirement
Effective June 20, 2022 the vaccination requirement for the Core Public Administration (CPA), including the RCMP, will be suspended. As of that date, employees of the CPA will no longer be required to be vaccinated as a condition of employment.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

→ If you qualified on Process #17-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-217738, please do not re-apply ←

Duties

• Administers and manages the vessel's financial, human and materiel resources to ensure that the vessel is operated within the allocated budget and in accordance with applicable plans, standards, programs, regulations and directives of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
• Plans, organizes, directs, controls and co-ordinates all the operations of the vessel and equipment in the performance of assigned tasks, and provides functional and operational advice on missions and mission objectives.
• Ensures the safety and security of the vessel in port and at sea, supervises the vessel's officers, crew and assigned staff, promotes their well-being and productivity as well as identifies the need for and conducts training.
• Directs helicopter and small craft operations as well as programs in Search and Rescue, Environmental Response, Boating Safety, Conservation and Protection, Science and Marine Aids to Navigation programs.
• Provides all support necessary to ensure CCG meets its mandate.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

An inventory of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions on an indeterminate, term or acting basis.

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)

Valid Certificate of Competency as Master, 150T Domestic with Contiguous Waters Endorsement or higher, STCW endorsement

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

Various language requirements
• English Essential, Bilingual Imperative: (--B/--B), (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate ( orally and written)

Leadership

Dependability

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

Valid Certificate of Competency as Master, 500T Domestic with Contiguous Waters Endorsement or higher, STCW endorsement

Experience as a Commanding Officer on a Small Fleet Coast Guard vessel involved in one or more of the following operations:
• Search and Rescue
• Conservation and Protection
• Science

Successful completion of Simulated Electronic Navigation 1 (SEN 1) training.

Experience on Fishing Vessels.

Experience in carrying out the requirements of the ship’s Safety Management System

Successful completion of the Canadian Coast Guard Small Vessel Command Course

Valid Marine Advanced First Aid

Conditions of employment

• Secret security clearance
• Valid Health Canada medical for seagoing personnel
• Maintain a valid Certificate of Competency
• Requirement to go to sea for prolonged periods of time and in adverse weather conditions
• Requirement to travel by air, land or by sea
• Requirement to wear and maintain a uniform, safety footwear, and personal protective equipment to Canadian Coast Guard standards
• Required to work overtime when required
• Willingness to be deployed within the Atlantic Region
• Compliance with the CCG Safety Management System and Standards
• Adherence to the Canadian Coast Guard Respiratory Protection Program
• For vessels assigned primarily to Search and Rescue operations, employees must be- within 30 minutes response time to the vessel during assigned work period
• Valid Canadian Passport (for identified positions)

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

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard seek to hire candidates that reflect Canada’s diversity and are committed to fostering a public service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility.

Self-declaring. Because you count. By completing the Employment Equity section in your application, you help create a Public Service that is diverse, inclusive and representative of identities, cultures, perspectives and experiences that make up Canada. Learn more about Employment Equity

Salary for SO-MAO-04 - $35.01 to $39.10 per hour.
Salary for SO-MAO-06 - $39.14 to $43.39 per hour.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.