Superintendent - Various Streams

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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

Various Streams (SO-INS-02)
1. Superintendent of Marine Engineering
2. Superintendent of Marine Navigation
3. Superintendent of Operational Training
4. Superintendent of Officer Cadets
5. Superintendent of Science and Languages

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 current need is to staff a Superintendent of Science and Languages position. However, this process will also be used to create a pool of qualified candidates in the other streams.

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:
Stream 1 - Superintendent of Marine Engineering:
- Diploma from a Nautical College or a Degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with an acceptable specialization that is relevant to the position.
- A First-Class Engineering Certificate or meeting the requirement for registration as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Nova Scotia.

Stream 2 - Superintendent of Marine Navigation:
- Diploma from a Nautical College or a Degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with an acceptable specialization that is relevant to the position.
- A Master’s Mariner Certificate or a Master, Near Coastal certificate with all exemptions required for a Master Mariner Certificate.

Stream 3 - Superintendent of Operational Training:
- Diploma from a Nautical College or a Degree from a recognized postsecondary insitution with an acceptable specialization that is relevant to the position.

Stream 4 - Superintendent of Officer Cadets:
- Diploma from a Nautical College or a Degree from a recognized postsecondary insitution with an acceptable specialization that is relevant to the position.

Stream 5 - Superintendent of Science and Languages:
Degree from a recognized postsecondary institution with an acceptable specialization that is relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE (All Streams):
- Significant* experience in the delivery of a marine operations-oriented program and/or experience in planning, developing, and evaluating course curriculum and/or planning activities related to the improvement of training and instruction.
- Experience in providing strategic advice on complex** issues and recommending options to management.
- Experience in managing human and financial resources.

*Significant experience is understood to mean the depth and breadth of the experience by performing a broad range of various related activities for approximately two (2) full years.

**Complex issues are issues with at least two (2) of the following characteristics: multi-dimensional, multi-jurisdictional, sensitive, confidential, affecting many partners or stakeholders, precedent setting or having a major impact on the public service or financially challenging.

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

EDUCATION (ASSET):
Post-graduate degree from a recognized postsecondary institution that is relevant to the position.
Teaching qualifications (including a relevant degree) incorporating training in instructional techniques, educational technology and evaluation methods.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION (ASSET):
Possession of a valid Transport Canada STCW Continued Proficiency Endorsement.

EXPERIENCE (ASSET):
Experience in training in a field related to the maritime domain.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE (All Streams):
- Knowledge of International Conventions and Canadian Acts, Regulations and guidelines governing marine training.
- Knowledge in the development, the planning, the delivery and the evaluation of a training program.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (All Streams):
- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

ABILITIES (All Streams):
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

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

KNOWLEDGE (ASSET):
Knowledge of the Department and of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard College activities

ABILITIES (ASSET):
Ability to manage change.
Ability to manage projects.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (All streams):
The candidates must agree to carry out overtime and to travel within the framework of their employment

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

The wearing of the uniform is necessary in the performance of its duties.

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

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 centre 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.