E-Navigation Coordinator- Classification under review

Update: *Amendment to the linguistic requirements

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

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected.

*** NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants MUST complete the screening questions that will be generated by the system automatically once the candidate applies. It is not sufficient to state only that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Concrete examples must be provided. Concrete examples include, but are not limited to, details on the extent of the experience and relevant dates. If you meet the education and/or experience factors listed in the 'Asset Qualifications', please demonstrate how by providing concrete examples. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers will result in job applications being screened out and eliminated from further consideration in this process.

Temporary arrangements (such as telework) may be possible to address the current situation. However, the positions are located at the Canadian Coast Guard bases across Canada, and the incumbent of the positions may be required to physically work full-time on location.

Duties

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is the lead government agency for the implementation of the
Canadian e-Navigation initiative, which includes:
• Leading and collaborating with marine industry and government partners to support CCG’s
digitalization of CCG Marine Services through testing of e-Navigation solutions.
• Coordinating and implementing initiatives to bring new technology to existing CCG programs
while staying current with emerging maritime technologies in order to improve government marine services through a national and international leadership role in e-Navigation standards, strategies, implementation, technology, and development.
• Leading internal and public events communications.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (an agency of Fisheries and Oceans Canada) is looking for new talent. Do not miss your chance to make a real difference in the lives of Canadians.

Still not convinced to apply?

Did you know that Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard(CCG) have been recognized as top employers? We’ve been recognized as Forbes Canada’s Best Employers (2018 and 2021), National Capital Region’s Top Employers for five years in a row and, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020!

Did you know that we also have a real impact on the lives of Canadians? On a typical day, its workforce:
→ Saves 15 human lives;
→ Answers 1,127 radio communications;
→ Responds to 5 environmental pollution reports;
→ And so much more!

Are you looking for an organization that:
→ Focuses on its employees' creativity and their professional development;
→ Has a rich and diverse range of career opportunities; and
→ Is a respectful workplace that celebrates diversity in all its genres?

If you're looking for new and rewarding challenges, do not waste another second and submit your application to join one of the most dynamic organization in the Federal Public Service.

We'll see you on-board!

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Intent of the process

The intention of this process is to staff two (2) positions indeterminately.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to fill similar positions with various tenures, security profiles and linguistic requirements within the Canadian Coast Guard across Canada.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EXPERIENCE:
E1 : Significant* experience in ship-based or shore-based maritime operations such as maritime operation centers, ports, maritime industry, or marine service delivery.
E2 : Experience in the preparation of written communication (such as report writing, presentations, advice to management, briefing notes, daily reports, electronic communication).
E3 : Experience working in collaboration with stakeholders, industry partners or government agencies.
E4 : Experience in coordinating and overseeing the implementation of initiatives, projects, or policies.

*Significant experience is defined as an experience of approximately one (1) year.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB) (NHQ, Central and Atlantic regions)
English essential (NHQ, Western, Atlantic and Arctic regions)
Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB), French essential (Central region)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
K1 : Knowledge of information technology impacting marine navigation in Canada.

ABILITIES:
A1 : Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 : Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3 : Ability to analyze and synthesize information and make recommendations to management.
A4 : Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations.
A5 : Ability to influence.
A6 : Ability to work under pressure and set priorities in a changing environment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
PS1 : Working effectively with others
PS2 : Showing initiative and being action-oriented
PS3 : Dependability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
AOC1 : Transport Canada or CCG certificate of competency (Navigation or Engineering or) or Department of National Defence marine certificate (ie. Upper Deck Watchkeeping, Bridge Watchkeeping, Marine Engineer, etc.).
AOC2 : Possession of a Canadian Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Services Officer Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:
AE1 : Navigation experience in the Atlantic waters.
AE2 : Navigation experience in the Pacific waters.
AE3 : Navigation experience in the St-Lawrence waters.
AE4 : Navigation experience in the Great Lakes waters.
AE5 : Navigation experience in the Arctic waters.
AE6 : Experience working with Automated Identification System (AIS).
AE7 : Experience in maritime pilotage.
AE8 : Experience creating Geographic Information System (GIS) products and charting in Canada.
AE9 : Experience manipulating and analyzing databases.
AE10 : Experience in the field of Coast Guard Marine or Response Programs such as Aids to Navigation, Marine Communications Traffic Systems, Icebreaking, Search &Rescue, Environmental Response, Vessels of concern, etc.
AE11 : Experience in using, evaluating or testing new technology or equipment.
AE12 : Experience in the preparation of Powerpoint presentations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing and able to travel.
- Willing and able to work overtime on short notice, on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Ability and willingness to travel to remote areas in small aircraft, vehicles or watercraft, sometimes in adverse weather and road conditions.

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

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ASSESSMENT
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All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use various methods of shortlisting of candidates at any stage of the process.

If you were found qualified in another process at this group and level, kindly inform the contact person in this advertisement.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

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COMMUNICATIONS
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Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
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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.