Various Cook Positions *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 #18-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-235434, please do not re-apply ←

Duties

Cook/Steward SC STD 03
Food, hotel and catering services for the ship's complement, passengers and guests onboard a Canadian Coast Guard Ship

Cook/Deckhand SC STD 03
Provides food and catering services to ship's complement and passengers.
General shipboard maintenance and husbandry, and performance of deck operations as part of work programs aboard a Canadian Coast Guard ship as directed by the Commanding Officer.

Assistant Cook SC STD 03
Food and catering services to a Canadian Coast Guard ship's complement and passengers.

Cook SC STD 04
Food and catering services to the Canadian Coast Guard ship's complement and passengers.

Chief Cook SC STD 05
Food and catering services to the Canadian Coast Guard ship's complement and passengers.

Work environment

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As an organization, we oversee ships of all types; cutting-edge helicopters; and employ about 4,500 people, who work tirelessly to protect and secure 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline.

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Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to be used to staff casual, term and indeterminate opportunities within the Canadian Coast Guard.

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)

Possession of a Cook certificate issued by a recognized institute or a TC Ship’s Cook Certificate

Possession of Valid Marine Emergency Duties certificates (STCW Basic Safety [A1 & B2]

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual Imperative (--B/--B)

Information on language requirements

Ability to Plan

Effective interpersonal Skills

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

Asset Qualifications:

Valid MED B1* - Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats

*Note that this is required for periods of employment in excess of 6 months. Applicants may be screened into the pool without Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats [B1] but must acquire it for any staffing longer than 6 months.

EXPERIENCE
• Experience working as a Cook onboard a Canadian Coast Guard vessel.

• Experience working as a Cook onboard a ship or in a commercial establishment.

• Experience working as a Steward on a vessel or experience in Hospitality/Hotel Services; or providing professional housekeeping; or janitorial services; or services with the food industry

• Experience working as a Deckhand

For SC-STD-05 Chief Cook Only:

• Experience as a Chief Cook/Lead Cook on a Coast Guard Vessel or Commercial Vessel or in a Commercial establishment.

• Experience supervising staff

Organizational Needs:
Membership in one of the designated Employment Equity Groups

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willingness to be deployed in the Atlantic Region

Must be willing and able to travel by air, land or by sea

Must be willing to go to sea for prolonged periods of time (including Arctic Waters) and in adverse weather conditions

Valid Health Canada Medical for seagoing personnel

Maintain a Valid Certificate of Competency

Willingness to wear and maintain uniform and personal protective equipment to Coast Guard Standards

Willingness and ability to work overtime as required

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)

Adherence to Canadian Coast Guard Respiratory Protection Program

Compliance with the CCG Safety Management System and Standards

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

Rates of pay:
SC-STD-03: $59,436 per year
SC-STD-04: $61,356 per year
SC-STD-05: $63,348 per year

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.