Director, On-site Inspection

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

Duties

💼The chosen candidate will be responsible for organizing the delivery of inspection for Coast Guard’s large and small vessel new build programs across Canada. The person will also be managing inspection audits against standards, developing a national framework of inspection strategies, and ensuring quality ships are delivered in-line with vessel design and construction standards, and specifications.

Work environment

► JOIN US! WHY? ◄
We have won the Top Employer of the Year for the sixth year in a row!
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) leads the management of Canada’s fisheries and the safeguarding of Canadian waters. The Canadian Coast Guard, a Special Operating Agency within DFO, is responsible for services and programs that contribute to the safety, security, and accessibility of Canada’s waterways.

Intent of the process

👋 The intent of the selection process is to staff one EX-01 position within Canadian Coast Guard - Shipbuilding and Materiel.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

🎓EDUCATION
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

📌 EXPERIENCE

Significant* experience in conducting and managing technical inspections of new large infrastructure or transportation construction projects, or large ship refit projects, against applicable Canadian or international regulation standards.

Significant* experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with infrastructure providers (contractors), regulators, and/or ship buyers.

Experience in providing briefings, strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.

Experience in managing human and financial resources.

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex related activities over a period of at least three (3) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

📌 KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the strategic priorities of the Canadian Coast Guard.

📌 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Create vision and strategy
Mobilize people
Uphold integrity and respect
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Promote innovation and guide change
Achieve results

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

📌 ASSET EXPERIENCE

Experience as an auditor, or as a member of an audit team, in auditing quality or safety management systems.

Experience in leading or participating in marine construction repairs, operation, inspection or quality assurance respective to electrical or electronic systems, hull structure or mechanical systems.

Certificate in Project Management from a recognized institution or experience in project management within a technical environment.

Experience in managing/participating, or executing/managing inspection in a new build shipbuilding project greater than a 1000 tons.

🔔 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and abroad, on short notice.

Must be able and available to go to sea in ships under trial.

Willingness and ability to work in an industrial/shipyard setting, including but not limited to contractors' facilities, shipyards, dry-docks, on board anchored and moving vessels, etc.

Willingness and ability to work in extremes of environmental conditions on land and at sea.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

✍How to apply for this job opportunity?

➊ Answer the screening questions. [Be specific]
➋ Submit your application!

📧 Not sure how to apply? Send us a question and we will be glad to help! If you are not able to apply online, please contact the team below for assistance.

One of the HR strategies that we practice and preach is shortlisting. We may not be assessing all candidates that meet the experience criteria, only those that best meet the merit criteria.

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.