INVENTORY - Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator

Update: *** IMPORTANT *** The closing date for this process has been moved up to May 21, 2023. We encourage you to apply before this date if you are interested in this job opportunity.

Important messages

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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.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this inventory is to create a pool of prequalified candidates that will be used to fill Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator within the Canadian Coast Guard, Central Region, St-Lawrence Area. Positions are located at the Québec city Marine Rescue Center (MRSC-Q).

📢Please note that a withdrawal of candidacies will be held place on September 26, 2022. Consequently, we strongly encourage you to complete your application and submit it before this date in order to be part of the next group assessed. All subsequent withdrawal of applications will occur based on operational needs.

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
ED1: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1: Hold, or be in the process of obtaining a Watchkeeping Mate Certificate, approved under STCW 95 and issued under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115 (or equivalent).

🚢 If you hold a Watchkeeping Mate Certificate of competency from a foreign institution or the Royal Canadian Navy, you must consult Transport Canada regulations for equivalency information at the following link: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/questions-frequently-asked-regarding-certification-training

EXPERIENCE
EX1: 12 months experience as a deck officer in charge of the watch.
OR
EX2: 12 months experience as a Marine Rescue Co-ordinator or Assistant Coordinator at a Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) or Marine Rescue Sub-Center (MRSC).
OR
EX3: 12 months experience as an officer in a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Center (MCTS).
OR
EX4: 12 months of experience in CCG operations, such as Regional Operation center, Environmental Response or Search and Rescue Preparedness.

𝐴 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 12 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒.

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

OPERATIONNAL REQUIREMENT
AR1: To be able and willing to travel by different modes of transport such as a ship / FRC, train, plane and helicopter.

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

Various language requirements
The current need is bilingual imperative BBC/BBC

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
AB1: Ability to analyze and solve problems.
AB2: Ability to work under pressure in an emergency situation.
AB3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB5: Ability to use various computer tools.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2: Thinking things through
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)

KNOWLEDGE
AKN1: Knowledge of Quebec Search and Rescue Region (Local geographic and environmental knowledge of the coastal and offshore waters in the area for which you are applying).
AKN2: Knowledge of the Powers of a Rescue Coordinator under the Canada Shipping Act 2001.
AKN3: Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Search and Rescue partners in Canada, particularly maritime and aeronautical Search and Rescue.
AKN4: Knowledge of Maritime Search and Rescue Practices 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

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Hold a valid Watchkeeping mate certificate;
• Valid medical (Health Canada) as per employment requirements;
• Valid Driver’s License or mobility associated with a driver’s license.
• Able and willing to work 12 hour day and night shifts on a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays;
• Able and willing to work a standby schedule and overtime;
• Able and willing to wear the Coast Guard uniform while on duty.
• Able and willing to travel by different modes of transport such as a ship / FRC, train, plane and helicopter;
• The candidate must have successfully completed an on-the-job training program and the following three courses within 12 months of being appointed:
1) Maritime Search Planning Course (MSP);
2) Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator Course (SMC);
3) SAR Mobile Facilities/On-scene coordinator Course (SMF/OSC)

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

PLEASE NOTE THAT REFERENCES CAN BE CONTACTED AT ANY TIME DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS.

🚢DUTIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Marine Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinators provide an invaluable service to people in need of assistance on the federally controlled waterways. Maritime SAR Coordinators oversee the activation, planning, and coordination, of Maritime Search and Rescue with the help of strategically located Canadian Coast Guard SAR vessels, Royal Canadian Air Force resources, and partners like police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS).

💻 To learn more about the Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Program, visit the following link: https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/search-rescue-recherche-sauvetage/program-info-programme-eng.html

🚩 VACCINATION
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.

🚩 ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE www.canada.ca/government-jobs WEBSITE.
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).
Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language(s) of their choice.

🚩ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
You will have to provide proof of your original education and occupational 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.