INVENTORY - Operations Officer

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.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women would be considered.

Duties

The Regional Operations Centers (ROC) are 24/7 multi-functional centres which will provide support to all Canadian Coast Guard programs. The ROC Officers are responsible for the planning, deployment and tracking of all resources (e.g. vessels, aircraft, vehicles, equipment), for senior regional management, and external clients, to facilitate the delivery of Coast Guard, Science, Fisheries Conservation and Protection, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and ODG programs and services. Maintain emergency preparedness, readiness and initial response leadership for the ROC Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be identified through this inventory to fill future positions that are the same or similar within the Canadian Coast Guard, of different lengths and requiring different security clearances/language requirements, based on operational requirements.

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
ED: Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EXP1: Experience in written AND oral communications (e.g. report writing, presentations, advice to management, briefing notes, daily reports).
EXP2: Significant* experience in operation centers, ports, marine industry, or marine service delivery.
EXP3: Experience in preparing reports.

*Significant experience, is defined as an experience of approximately 2 years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
KN1: Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard programs and services.
KN2: Knowledge of regulations that impact the marine industry in Canada.

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to analyze and make recommendations or a report.
AB2: Ability to work under pressure and set priorities in a changing environment.
AB3: Ability to create and maintain effective professional relationships.
AB4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB5: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect;
PS2: Judgement;
PS3: Working effectively with others;
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1: Transport Canada or CCG certificate of competency (Navigation, Engineering or Logistics) or Department of National Defence marine certificate (ie. Upper Deck Watchkeeping, Bridge Watchkeeping, Marine Engineer, etc.).

EXPERIENCE
AEXP1: Experience in CCG ship-based ou CCG shore-based operations.
AEXP2: Experience in shore-based maritime operations and/or port operations.
AEXP3: Experience in the operations of an Emergency Operations Centre.
AEXP4: Experience with regulating, contingency planning, or responding in either Canada’s Marine Pollution Preparedness or Response Regime OR in Maritime Incident Response.
AEXP5: Experience in developing operational plans and procedures.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to travel.
Willing and able to work overtime, on short notice, on occasion.
Willing and able to work flexible hours to ensure round-the-clock service.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Willing and able to work shifts, evenings and weekends.
Willingness to wear and maintain a Canadian Coast Guard uniform in accordance with CCG uniform manual.
Willingness and ability to be on call on a scheduled basis to respond to emergency calls or even to come into work outside of scheduled hours.
Willingness and ability to work on a flexitime system to ensure continuous 24/7 service.

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions. 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 CV/resume may be used to validate this information. 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.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). We will mostly communicate by email, so be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date. It's your responsibility.

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE www.canada.ca/government-jobs WEBSITE. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Qualifications indicated on this advertisement may be assessed throughout the selection process effective from the time you submit your application. This includes any correspondence (written or oral) with Human Resources and Management.

Reference checks may be sought.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.

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.