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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, public health recommendations and restrictions are in place across Canada and may change as circumstances evolve. You may be required to temporarily work remotely (e.g. from home). Further information will be provided if you are selected for the position.

Work environment

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways. We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation; provide wide-ranging career opportunities, as we are the third largest federal public service department in British Columbia; are recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Intent of the process

The intent of this advertisement is to create a bank of qualified candidates for potential opportunities.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the asset qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualification.

The positions advertised span several directorates and programs with the Canadian Coast Guard and may include the following:

Manager Wellness/Disability Management:
Working within established and emerging Workplace Wellness programs and initiatives the Manager will create a workplace environment that is inclusive, respectful and psychologically healthy. This requires working with all management levels within the Canadian Coast Guard to equip employees with the tools and supports they need to efficiently perform their work and break down stigma around mental health issues. Promoting Health and Wellness through disability management and facilitating rehabilitation and return to meaningful employment for employees who experience injuries or disabling conditions (Mentally or Physically) are also included in responsibilities of this position

Manager Workforce Generation:
Leading a Workforce Generation unit the Manager is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, operational advice and recommendations to advance workforce generation initiatives, process and programs that support management within the Canadian Coast Guard. Examples include development and execution of integrated Human Resource Planning, recruitment and retention, training, employee on boarding, succession planning and workplace wellness. The Manager also provides advice and guidance on applicable legislation, policies and procedures and regulations related to human resource management.

Senior Business Analyst:
The Senior Business Advisor will provide advice and recommendation to Managers on specific initiatives or issues and participate in development, monitoring and implementation of strategic policies. To accomplish this they will be required to analyses and consolidate data from various sources, collaborate with partners or stakeholders in other Government Ministries or Marine Industry in order to develop strategies or plans. Subject matter expertise will be provided to conduct benefit analysis or business process modeling and improvement and to support the development of business cases.

Supervisor Sea Going Personnel:
Working for Fleet Operations, the Supervisor Seagoing Personnel is responsible for leading a team developing Human Resource Plans and strategies for recruitment and retention of seagoing positons including Ships’ Officers and Ship’s crew. Primary focus is ensuring Coast Guard vessels are adequately crewed and certified in accordance with the Canada Shipping Act. Promoting Health and Wellness through disability management and facilitating rehabilitation and return to meaningful employment for employees who experience injuries or disabling conditions (Mentally or Physically) are also included in responsibilities of this position

Safety and Security Compliance Officer:
Officers will conduct safety and security compliance audits related to Canadian Coast Guard’s marine and aircraft fleets as well as shore based facilities to improve safety and security as well as efficiency and effective operations. Responsibilities include development of plans for implementation and application of established safety and security compliance frameworks conducting shipboard and shore-based safety and security compliance audits and recommending corrective measure to deficiencies. Analysis of incident data to identify trends and make recommendations and develop strategies for improving performance through training programs or operating procedures is an important function of this position.

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)

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience in preparing written documentation for managers such as briefing notes, memoranda, reports or presentation decks.

Experience in analysing and consolidating data from various sources, developing options, providing strategic advice and recommendations to managers.

Experience in coordinating work place planning activities such as annual unit work plans, or program delivery strategies.

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

Post-Secondary diploma, degree or any other form of certification from a recognized institution in a field related to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience (For example , financial designation, Human Resource Management, completion of an accident investigation program or a recognized Auditor Training program)

Degree equivalency

Experience in the management of human resources
(Such as supervision of staff, assignment of duties, training, interpreting collective agreements and performance management.)

Experience coordinating Human Resource Activities for an organization such as, developing plans, recruitment strategies or training plans.

Experience in the management of financial resources.
(Such as budget formulation and expenditure, forecasting, commitment and control.)

Experience in delivery of at least one of the following programs, Occupational Health and Safety; Security; or Emergency Management/Business Continuity Planning.

Experience in leading safety and compliance audits, program evaluation and accident, near miss or operational procedure investigation activities.

Experience in coordination of workplace wellness initiatives.

Experience in management of duty to accommodate, Post-Traumatic Stress counselling or Workers Compensation files.

Experience with business process modeling or business process improvement.

Experience in the development of costing and cost-benefit analysis.

Experience in vessel crewing.

Experience in interpretation and application of Collective Agreements such as Treasury Board Ships Officer and Ships Crew, The Guild etc.

Experience in applying the Canada Shipping Act as it relates to crewing vessels.

Significant* experience with financial management process such as Activity Based Budgeting as well as systems and spreadsheet applications such as Excel or other Salary Management Systems.

Experience in one or more of the following; engaging, consulting, negotiating and working horizontally to achieve program, strategy or project objectives, with groups such as Indigenous communities or peoples, internal departmental programs clients, stakeholders, various levels of Government or special interest groups.

* Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of approximately two years. Include timelines/dates in your experience

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Mobilize People
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Achieve results
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing

Showing Initiative and being action oriented
Thinking things through
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working effectively with others

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

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work outside normal working hours
Willingness and ability to work by telework or work remotely when required
Willing and able to work overtime
Willing and able to travel
Willing and able to travel via different modes of transportation, including: land, sea, and air

Conditions of employment

Reliability or Secret security clearance

Valid class 5 unrestricted driver’s license (Position Dependant)

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.

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

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.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) 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.