Deckhand

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.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible.

Candidates are required to provide the name, current email and telephone for one (1) work related reference when you submit your applications.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY STAFFING...A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions on an indeterminate, term or acting basis. Candidates must clearly identify which location(s) (Dartmouth, St. John's or both) they are applying for. If appointed to a position, the location associated with the position will become the employee's homeport and travel to and from the homeport will be the employee's responsibility. A candidate may change / update the location he/she is applying for at any time prior to being offered a position resulting from this process.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

Possession of valid Marine Emergency Duties certificates (STCW Basic Safety [A1 & B2] + Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats [B1]

A valid Transport Canada STCW 95 endorsed Bridgewatch Rating Certificate.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Effective Interpersonal Skills

Dependability

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

A valid Transport Canada STCW 95 endorsed Marine Navigation Certificate of Competency.

A valid TC Fishing Master Certificate of Competency.

Valid Marine Basic first aid certificate.

Experience as a deckhand onboard a fishing vessel.

Experience as a deckhand/mate on a Coast Guard vessel.

Experience on seagoing vessels.

Training in Small Craft Training or RHIOT

Organizational Needs

Membership in one of the designated Employment Equity groups.

Operational Requirements

Requirement to work overtime when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

. Valid Health Canada Medical for seagoing personnel
. Requirement to go to sea for prolonged periods of time (including Arctic Waters) and in adverse weather conditions
. Requirement to wear and maintain a uniform and Personal Protective Equipment to Coast Guard standards
. Compliance with the CCG Safety Management System and Standards
. Adherence to Canadian Coast Guard Respiratory Protection Program
. Willingness to be deployed
. Valid Canadian Passport (for identified positions).
. For vessels assigned primarily to Search and Rescue operations, must be within 30 minutes response time to the vessel during assigned work period.
. Must be willing and able to travel by air, land, or by sea.

Other information

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, 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.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview may be administered.

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. If you have any health or physical limitations, which may adversely affect your performance during any phase of the appointment process, please identify any accommodation needed.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the candidate to advise the Regional staffing representative of any requirement for accommodation. Should you decide to proceed with the assessment without due accommodation, there will not be an opportunity to request accommodation after the fact and you must accept the assessment results.

You must provide proof of your education credentials and occupational certification.

Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible.

A Statement of Merit Criteria and Work Description are available upon request.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, through a recognized credential assessment service. For further information, please visit http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/psr-rp/equiv-can-eng.htm

It is a recognized educational institution (e.g., community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to the educational requirements of the program. It is the candidate's responsibility to obtain the appropriate documentation from the recognized educational institution. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education during the assessment phase of the staffing process

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.