Junior Officer, Recruitment

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.

Duties

- Represents the Canadian Coast Guard College (CCGC) at recruitment fairs and other recruitment events and promotes the Officer Training Program (OTP) while also answering questions regarding other Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Programs and Services.
- Schedules recruitment visits with high schools and other organizations as directed by the Recruitment Officer.
- Assists in the development and facilitation of College and Regional recruitment and outreach events and tours.
- Maintains statistics on recruitment events and updates recruitment data base as required.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard College is a national maritime training facility located on scenic Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. It’s a national college that provides training and services in French and English. It delivers programs to support the College’s mission and mandate in marine safety, security and environmental protection.

The college’s unique and specialized training is sought after by organizations around the world. Each year, highly trained graduates join their colleagues as Coast Guard officers to provide services that are critical to Canadians.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff temporary or seasonal positions for approximately 6months (August to February).

A list of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, within the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS.

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 diploma or an acceptable combination of training, education, or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience :
- Experience organizing events, activities or programs.
- Experience creating and delivering presentations to larger groups (ten or more).

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

Education:
Successful completion of a Post-Secondary School diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experiences:
- Experience as a sea going personnel within the Federal Government.
- Experience with the Inshore Rescue boat student program.
- Experience working on committees.
- Experience with recruiting for post-secondary organizations.

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 programs and services of Canadian Coast Guard and their benefits to Canadians.
- Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard College and its program and activities.

Abilities :
- Ability to manage changing and conflicting priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively, in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to effectively deliver presentations for select target audiences.

Personal Suitabilies :
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Team work
- Judgment
- Initiative
- Dependability

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

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

- Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime upon request on short notice.
- Willingness to work flexible work hours
- Valid Driver’s License
- 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 APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online.

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 application or evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support center by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

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.

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