Navigation Officer *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-215453, please do not re-apply ←

Duties

As a Navigation Officer, you are responsible for the safety of the ship, your crew, and any other person on board the vessel. You must know how to safely navigate a vessel through confined and congested waters in all states of weather and visibility. You must understand safe navigation procedures and how to use the ship’s navigation equipment. You also directly supervise and coordinate the activities of the crew working on the bridge. You must keep the Commanding Officer informed of all events that might impact the vessel's mission, and vessel or crew safety.

Work environment

Want a career where you help save lives?

The Canadian Coast Guard offers a sea of careers that few can emulate. We are an organization that offers its employees the chance to save lives; protect Canada’s pristine environment; and travel to areas so remote that your only neighbour is wildlife. In short, we are anything but ordinary!

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

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 Transport Canada STCW Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate OR CCG Watchkeeping certificate or higher.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Ability to communicate *Amendment*

• Dependability
• Working effectively with others

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

• Valid Marine Advanced First Aid Certificate
• Valid Transport Canada Chief Mate Near Coastal Certificate or higher
• Six months* experience as a navigation officer

*Six months experience = 84 days on board an operational vessel as an officer in charge of a watch.

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

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.

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.

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

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.