Fishing Officer - Inventory

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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.

Duties

• Supervises all research fishing operations, ensuring that the requirements of the Science Branch are met.
• Responsible for the custody and maintenance of all fishing equipment aboard the Departmental Research Vessel.
• Conning the vessel during fishing operations in co-operation with the Officer of the Watch; controlling all necessary winches from the central control point on the vessel’s bridge or fishing deck; monitoring such variables as warp length, vessel’s speed, depth, time and other parameters which determine the success of each set.
• Provides all support necessary to ensure CCG meets its mandate.
• Have the ability to stand a navigational watch at sea, assumes responsibility for safety of vessel and crew.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), is entrusted to deliver valuable programs and services to Canadians that save lives, protect the environment and support our Canadian economy. Embracing a proactive culture for 24/7 service to Canadians and for Canadians, CCG offers exciting sea-going and shore-based career opportunities in the delivery of critical maritime safety, security and response services; response to on-water and maritime incidents using a variety of vessels, hovercraft, helicopters, and small craft; and providing vital information and assistance to vessels, including navigation support, distress and safety communications and coordination of maritime trade. The department has received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

The Government of Canada recently announced the Oceans Protection Plan, a whole-of-government approach to improve marine safety, to work with Indigenous groups, provinces, territories, and other stakeholders to better co-manage Canada’s oceans. DFO/CCG are dedicated to deliver on this significant initiative and other departmental commitments. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our team in making an impact on the lives of Canadians.

Come work for a department that thrives on change, building partnerships and providing a high level of service to Canadians. Women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established.

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)

Occupational Certification:

SO-MAO-02 - Deck Officer / Fishing Officer:
• TC Fishing Master, Fourth Class (or higher) Certification of Competency

SO-MAO-06 - Fishing Officer:
• TC Fishing Master, Third Class (or higher) Certification of Competency
AND
• TC Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal (or higher) Certification of Competency

Experience:
• Experience as Master, Fishing Mate, Boatswain, or Deck Supervisor of a commercial trawler in the fishing industry
OR
• Experience and training as a Fishing Officer, Officer of a Watch, Boatswain, or Twinehand / Leading Deckhand on a DFO Coast Guard Fishery Science Vessel

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate orally

Personal Suitability:
• Judgement
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

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

Occupational Certification:
• Valid Marine Emergency Duties, Certificate of Proficiency in STCW Basic Safety

• Valid Marine Emergency Duties Certificate of Proficiency in STCW Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats

• TC Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal (or higher) Certification of Competency

• TC Fishing Master, Third Class (or higher) Certification of Competency

• TC Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal (or higher) Certification of Competency

Experience:
• Experience as Master, Fishing Mate, Boatswain, or Deck Supervisor of a commercial trawler in the fishing industry on the BC Coast

• Significant experience and training as Fishing Officer, Officer of a Watch, Boatswain, or Twinehand / Leading Deckhand on a DFO Coast Guard Fishery Science Vessel*

*Significant experience defined as a minimum of 6 patrols (of 28 days) or 168 operational days engaged in fishing operations within the last 10 years.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women.

Operational Requirements:
• Valid Driver’s License or mobility associated with a driver’s license

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Valid Marine Medical - no limitations**
• Valid Canadian passport or other valid travel documents/visas permitting entry to Canadian and United States Ports of Calls
• Must be willing and able to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program – RPP
• Willingness to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard standards, inclusive of
• CSA approved safety footwear, and maintain job related personal safety equipment
• Must be willing and able to be deployed
• Must be willing and able to perform overtime work as required, often on short notice
• Must be willing and able to work shiftwork, rotating hours, and variable hours of work
• Willingness to go to sea for prolonged periods of time (including Arctic Waters) in adverse weather conditions, and on various classes of vessels
• Must be willing and able to travel by air, land and sea

**Candidates must hold a Transport Canada Marine Medical valid for the occupation group to which they have applied (Deck, Engine, or Catering) prior to initial hire. A Health Canada Occupational Health Medical must be completed after initial hire and must be maintained as an ongoing condition of employment

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

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 may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your email and contact information are maintained with the hiring board AND in your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. All communication for this process will be conducted via the email address provided in your application AND via your PSRS account. It is your responsibility to ensure that you check for messages regularly and to ensure that your email address accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email or filter them to a junk mail folder). Failure to respond to key messages may result in your being eliminated from this process.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates who are hired must be willing and able to travel from their place of residence to designated vessel’s home port at own expense.

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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