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.

Positions to be filled: 20

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)

A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Marine Emergency Duties STCW - Basic Safety.
Marine Emergency Duties STCW - Survival Craft.
*Note: if you are in possession of the former MED A1, B1, and B2, these will be accepted as they are considered to be the equivalent of the 2 courses listed above.

Radio License (ROC - Restricted Operator's Certificate, or ROC-M - Radio Operator's Certificate, or ROC-MC - Radio Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial, or GMDSS).

Marine First Aid (can be Marine Basic First Aid, Marine Advanced First Aid, or Occupational First Aid Level 3).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of maintenance duties aboard vessels.
Knowledge of general seamanship.
Knowledge of shipboard safety.

Dependability.
Judgement.
Teamwork.

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

Bridge Watch certificate, Able Seafarer Certificate (Able Seaman), Watchkeeping Mate or higher.

Marine Advanced First Aid, or OFA level 3.

Forklift Operators Training.

Rigging Basic/Advance training.

Transportation of Dangerous goods.

Front Line Nav Aids training.

Possession and Acquisition Licence.

BOSR (Basic Oil Spill Response) Training.

Rigid Hull Inflatable Operator Training.

Fall Arrest Awareness Training.

NOTE: Candidates must provide documented proof of successful completion or certification of any of the above training.

Experience working in a Marine environment.

Experience working at sea.

Experience using a chainsaw in an industrial setting.*
*Industrial setting is defined to include, but not be limited to, the following: factories; shipyards; and farms.

Experience working in a trade recognized under the Industry Training Authority (ITA).

Experience working in an industrial setting.*
*Industrial setting is defined to include, but not be limited to, the following: factories; shipyards; and farms.

DFO recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. Selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and Women.

Valid Driver's License.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical or Health Canada Periodic 3.
Valid Passport.
Must be willing and able to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program - RPP.
Willingness to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard standards, inclusive of CSA approved safety footwear, and maintain job related personal safety equipment.
Must be willing and able to perform Overtime work as required, often on short notice.
Must be willing and able to work shiftwork.
Willingness to go to sea for prolonged periods of time (including Arctic Waters) in adverse weather conditions, and on various classes of vessels.
Must be willing and able to travel by air, land, or by sea.

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.