Various Specialist and Officer Positions

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

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

When completing the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past duties. Rather, candidates must demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the job opportunity advertisement by providing clear and concrete examples.

Duties

Stream 1: Compliance & Enforcement (C&E)
Compliance Specialists (GT-04) carry out C&E activities under the Oceans Act, Canada Shipping Act (CSA), and Wrecked Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA). Including investigation of ownership, collection of evidence and samples, generation of cases, support in the issuance of notices, issuance of directions, and Administrative Monetary Penalties. Document cases and conduct field activities.

Stream 2: Incident Management (IM)
IM Response Specialists (GT-04) carry out duties including support for responses through the provision of the Incident Command System (ICS) as part of a regional Team. The role also completes multi mission readiness activities, such as continuous improvement, exercise planning, Safety Management System (SMS), ICS, and project assignments.

IM Senior Response Officers (GT-05) carry out duties including support for responses through provision of the ICS. The role completes multi mission readiness activities, leadership of continuous improvement, exercise planning, SMS, ICS, project assignments, and provide human and financial resource supervision.

Stream 3: Marine Environmental and Hazardous Response (MEHR)
Response Specialists (GT-04) carry out response duties including response activities in the field, preparedness and readiness activities, the provision of training to internal and external partners, operational support activities, and administrative duties.

Senior Response Officers (GT-05) carry out response duties including environmental emergency management activities, response activities in the field, preparedness and readiness activities, leading the training of internal and external partners, operational support activities, and administrative duties.

Stream 4: Search and Rescue (SAR)
SAR Program Officers (GT-04) carry out emergency SAR training, liaison, exercising and support to response duties. Including maintaining vessels and vehicles and administrative duties including human resource (HR) and financial management. Respond to SAR and emergency response activities when operating in the field.

Senior SAR Program Officers (GT-05) carry out emergency SAR training, liaison, exercising and support to response duties. Including maintaining vessels and vehicles and administrative duties including HR and financial management. Respond to SAR and emergency response activities. Complete reports and assessments for CCG senior management.

Stream 5: Regional Operations Centre (ROC)
ROC Operations Officer (GT-05)
The ROC are 24/7 multi-functional centres, supporting all CCG programs. Responsible for the planning, deployment and tracking of resources for senior regional management and external clients, facilitating delivery of CCG, Science, Fisheries Conservation and Protection, and other government departments. Maintain emergency preparedness, readiness and initial response leadership for the ROC Emergency Ops Centre.

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 five years in a row for Young People.

Specialists and Response/Program Officers carry out duties in the marine environment as part of CCG's federal mandate.

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 created as a result of this process. This process may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures in various locations.

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
A secondary school diploma, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
GT-04 / GT-05 – All positions
• Experience in collaboration with stakeholders/partners; or maintaining stakeholder relationships (for example internal & external clients, public industry, other departments, levels of government, or the general public)
• Experience providing briefings or presentations
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policy or procedures in an operational setting
• Experience in at least one of the following:
- Experience in maritime operations including vessel operation (excluding private pleasure craft);
- Experience responding to marine emergencies at the field level;
- Experience with compliance and enforcement activities.

GT-05 – All Positions
• Experience supervising staff or leading a team
• Experience providing operational training

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of basic practices of seamanship, vessel management and operation

Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to apply a regulatory framework such as operational standards and procedures
• Ability to collect, analyze and consolidate data and documentation for the purpose of making recommendations
• Ability to work under pressure, problem solve and set priorities in a changing environment
• Ability to utilize Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint

Personal Suitability
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Achieve results
• Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders (GT-05 streams only)
• Promote Innovation and Guide Change (GT-05 streams only)
• Mobilize People (GT-05 streams only)

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

Asset qualifications are qualifications that are not essential to perform the work, but would benefit the organization or be an enhancement in terms of the work to be performed, presently or in the future. Assets may be moved to essential qualifications depending on the position being staffed.

Asset Education
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field of studies relevant to the position

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification
• A deck or engine room Marine Certificate of Competency issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115 for a Master Limited (60 Ton) or higher and /or a Fourth-Class Engineer, Motor Ship or higher. Certificates will be rated in order of precedence according to the regulations
• Radio Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) or higher
• Accredited qualifications as an instructor for first aid and/or exercise development and delivery and/or vessel operations
• Small Vessel Operator’s Certificate (SVOP)
• ICS Certification
• Rescue Specialist Qualifications

Asset Experience
• Experience operating small vessels
• Experience in either marine exercises or active marine responses
• Experience in the use of the Incident Command System in either exercises or active responses
• Experience in threat analysis and risk assessments
• Experience conducting goods and service procurement in the federal government
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience providing operational training
• Experience authoring After Action Reports
• Experience in multi-agency exercise development and conduct
• Experience in the development and writing of standard operating procedures
• Experience in contributing to the development and maintenance of operational plans
• Experience using collision regulations and aids to navigation
• Experience in vessel stability and construction
• Experience in the issuance of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs), legislative based directions, or legislative based notices
• Experience applying federal occupational health and safety risk assessment and mitigation measures
• Experience in operation centres, ports, marine industry, or marine service delivery
• Experience in the management of financial resources including activities such as budgeting, tracking expenditures, reconciliation of invoices (GT-05)

Asset Knowledge
• Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard's structure and overall mandate
• Knowledge of key legislative acts related to the Canadian Coast Guard

Organizational Needs
The Canadian Coast Guard is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women would be considered.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment – May be required based on position staffed
• Wear and maintain a Canadian Coast Guard uniform in accordance with CCG uniform manual
• Dependent on position to be staffed, Reliability Status or Secret security clearance
• Medical certificate – Section XII: Scientific Personnel – Field
• Travel on various means of transport including ships, small vessels and aircraft to remote locations and abroad, knowing that such travel may be frequent and seasonal
• Work overtime, be on call according to a schedule (day and night, seven days a week) and occasionally work weekends, in accordance with the pertinent collective agreement
• Work in potentially hazardous and /or adverse conditions such as those found in the marine environment and in remote locations
• Work in emergency situations
• Travel for extended periods on short notice
• Wear CSA approved personal safety equipment related to the job

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

An exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates 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 could result in your application being rejected.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

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

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.