Ship's Officer, Deck (Inventory)

Important messages

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.

Applicants who meet the essential qualifications will have their application included in the inventory for this ongoing selection process. As positions become available, the applicants meeting the initial screening requirements identified by the hiring manager may be contacted and referred for consideration. Please ensure that your information is updated and remains current in your PSRS Applicant Account.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 90 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 20 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

You 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.

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

Valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency Master 500 GT Domestic or higher.

Radio Operator Certificate-Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC).

Watchkeeping and / or Command experience within the last five (5) years related to the position.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Effective working relationships
Initiative
Decision making
Dependability
Values and Ethics

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

Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) 95 Compliance
General Operator Certificate (GOC) issued under GMDSS.
Auto Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) Certificate
Bridge Resource Management (BRM) Training Certificate
Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Training Certificate
Marine Advanced First Aid Certificate

Experience operating twin screw, and/or towing vessels employed in BC coastal waters.

Experience in supervision of ship's crews and /or ships officers.

Experience in managing a budget under the Federal Financial Administration Act.

Knowledge of Treasury Board financial policies and procedures.
Knowledge of DND Human Resource policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).

Ability to operate small vessels in confined harbours.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Functional ability with Microsoft Office applications.
Administrative and managerial skills desired for office succession and promotional considerations.

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

Information on employment equity

Workforce renewal.

Mobility to be able to work at CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C. and/or Nanoose Bay, B.C

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with Treasury Board Guidelines.
Willing and able to stand sea watches.
Willing and able to work overtime and on weekends as required.
Willing and able to work away from homeport for set periods.

Other information

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ ALL POSTER NOTES THOROUGHLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FAILURE TO READ THE NOTES AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION MISSING CRITICAL INFORMATION PROVIDING FOR INSUFFIENT INFORMATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT BOARD TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSESSMENT RESULTING IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

You must provide proof of your certificates at the time of application. You must email copies of your certificates to Brian Hayward at .

Reference checks will be conducted. Applicants must provide 3 references from supervisors or managers, including one from a current supervisor.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential occupational certification and experience qualifications listed as well as those qualifications that may be needed for the job, by providing concrete and detailed examples in their resumes and responses to the screening questions. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your candidacy being screened out.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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 and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.