Aids to Navigation Design & Review Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

**All essential education and experience qualifications and all asset qualifications will be assessed using screening questions through the online application. Please ensure you answer each screening question using clear examples of how you meet the qualification. Stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Your resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected**

Duties

Here is a general overview of the tasks for this position:

Design, review and analyze the performance and requirement for Marine Short-Range Aids to Navigation Systems. Research, collect and analyze data related to the characteristics of the waterways, user information and environmental factors. Assess navigational risks and their potential impact on mariners’ safety and the marine environment. Investigate, analyze and recommend solutions/risk mitigation measures relating to the aids to navigation system design performance and navigational hazards to provide recommendations to management in compliance with national directives and international standards.

Work collaboratively with CCG Regional Operations Center/Fleet and Integrated Technical Services (ITS) to recommend replacement and/or maintenance on aids to navigation components, according to their life cycle management and technical specifications.

Update and monitor the inventory and operational status of aids to navigation using the national Marine Aids Program Information System (SIPA) database.

Work environment

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The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) owns and operates the federal government's civilian fleet, and provides key maritime services to Canadians. As a Special Operating Agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), the CCG helps DFO meet its responsibility to ensure safe and accessible waterways for Canadians. The CCG also plays a key role in ensuring the sustainable use and development of Canada's oceans and waterways.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates established from this process may be used to staff similar positions within the Canadian Coast Guard. These positions may be of different tenures and various language 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
Successful completion of secondary school education or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience working in a marine operational environment
Experience using a variety of computer programs such as Microsoft applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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

Education
Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a specialization in nautical science, environmental science/technology, or geographic information systems

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience conducting engagement with stakeholders including Indigenous Peoples and other government departments.
Experience using nautical charts

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of the Marine Navigation and Canadian Aids to Navigation System TP-968.

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to provide Client Service Orientation
Ability to analyze and synthesize information and make recommendations to management.

Personal Suitability
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Initiative
Judgment
Thinking things through

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

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Persons, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Women.

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security: Reliability Status
Valid Driver’s License
Willing and able to travel by any and all modes of commercial transportation including travel by helicopters and boats.
Willingness to travel throughout the region as required during all seasons.
Willingness to work overtime as required.
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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination will be administered.

If applicable, you will have to provide proof of your original education credentials when requested.
Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates through emails and/or through the www.canada.ca/government-jobs applicant account. Candidates participating in this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and that their system accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block the receipt of these types of email).

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.

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.