Senior Electronic Technologist

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

A tip for success – In responding to the screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

Include information about where, when and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may employ volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

Your answers to our screening questions will be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Clarification will not be solicited so please be clear and thorough.

Intent of the process

This appointment process will be used to create a pool of full or partially qualified candidates which may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or temporary basis within the Canadian Coast Guard Western Region

Positions to be filled: 4

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 (High School) AND completion of *an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the **employer-approved alternative.

*An acceptable training program is defined as, at minimum, a two year program, through a recognized post-secondary institution, in the field of electronics technology.

**The employer–approved alternative is defined as completion of an electronics engineering technician program followed by a minimum of five (5) years of on-the-job technical training and experience in informatics, repairs and installation of modems, landlines, Navigational, Communication, Radars and/or Sonar equipment OR having achieved the Canadian Forces developmental period (DP) 2 in the field of communication, radar, sonar, or navigational systems.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Experience in performing maintenance and installations of navigational, sensors or communication systems.
EX2: Experience in the delivery of life cycle management of marine or land electronic equipment and systems used for navigation, communications and informatics.
EX3: Experience providing advice, guidance or recommendations to supervisors, co-workers and clients regarding marine or land electronic equipment and systems used for navigation, communications and informatics.
EX4: Experience participating in the development of technical and or logistic support solutions to correct defects in systems and equipment or deficiencies in maintenance and repair practices.

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

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Successful completion of the Canadian Coast Guard Marine Electronic Technology Development Program.
AEX2: Recent* experience in supervising human resources, assigned tasks and providing oversight.
AEX3: Recent* experience performing Quality Control and Quality Assurance on marine or land base electronic equipment.
AEX4: Recent* experience in conducting ship radio inspections.
AEX5: Recent* experience supervising contractors' work and performance in compliance to contract conditions.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired within the past two years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - SUPERVISOR LEVEL
KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC6: Achieve Results

Additional information regarding the Key Leadership Competencies including descriptions and behavioral indicators can be found at the below link.

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

In your preparation for this appointment process, please know that it is not necessary that you have been in a formal supervisory position to have demonstrated Leadership competences. You can draw from experiences leading or managing projects, being a mentor to new or training employees, being a senior relied-on resource for your management team or other experiences.

Now is the time to start thinking about how you’ve demonstrated these competencies on-the-job!

ABILITIES:
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
AB2: Ability to understand and apply provisions of Collective Agreements.
AB3: Ability to coordinate, track and monitor Human Resources and Financial Resources.
AB4: Ability to communicate effectively orally
*Reminder*: Your answers to our screening questions will be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Dependability

Conditions of employment

Secret Status Security Clearance
Possess a valid driver’s license
Required to work in an operational environment, including the need to work overtime and weekends as required.
Required to travel by various modes of transportation (e.g. boat, automobile, plane, helicopter, etc.) and perform work at remote sites and/or on vessels at sea.
Required to travel for extended periods of time for general duties and for training purposes. Travel could be required outside your assigned work location.
Required to obtain and maintain a Health Canada Medical.
Required to not be susceptible to claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces), vertigo or fear of heights, climbing towers and ships mast.

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

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.