Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Richmond; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian government agency is seeking a casual Air Cushion Vehicle Engineer to perform inspections, maintenance, and modifications on ACVs. The successful candidate will work within the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure compliance with Transport Canada regulations and standards. Qualifications include a secondary school diploma, relevant engineering licenses, and experience in mechanical maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have a secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
• Possession of a Transport Canada ACV Engineering license Class 1 or 2.
• Experience interpreting specifications and performing system-wide maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and maintain certification of air cushion vehicles.
• Make modifications to ACVs, including special parts manufacture.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance procedures and technical publications.

Skills

Interpret specifications

Troubleshooting fire suppression systems

Maintenance procedures for mechanical systems

Effective interpersonal skills

Judgment

Education

Secondary school diploma

Diploma in nautical science or related field

Tools

Transport Canada ACV Engineering license

Marine engineering certificate

Job description

Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer – EG-05 (Casual)

Reference number: DND25J-182750-000004

Location: Richmond, British Columbia

Salary: $78,909 to $99,200 per year

Closing date: 7 December 2025 23:59 Pacific Time

Eligibility: Persons residing in Canada. Canadian citizens and permanent residents abroad are eligible.

Duties

Perform daily and periodic inspections, maintenance and certification of air cushion vehicles (ACVs) to maintain certification and validity of flight permits, in accordance with seaworthiness manuals, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, (CSA, 2001) and the high speed code, under the authority delegated to him / her by his / her ACV Maintenance Engineer certificate issued by Transport Canada (TC) in accordance with TC requirements.

Attest to post‑maintenance certification for maintenance performed on a component, subassembly and / or ACV in accordance with the delegated authority and in compliance with approved data, TCMS’s TP5579 and applicable seaworthiness standards (CSA, 2001).

Make minor or major modifications to the ACV, its components, equipment, and special parts and tools in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical publications and other applicable approved standards. This includes the shop manufacture of some special parts and tools that are not commercially available.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation, and offer wide‑ranging career opportunities.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) English essential casual or term EG-05 position. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and staff the position on a casual, temporary or indeterminate basis in the Canadian Coast Guard Western Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Application requirements

Resume and covering letter required.

Covering letter

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

Essential qualifications

Education

• A secondary school diploma or employer‑approved alternatives

Occupational Certification

• Possession of a Transport Canada ACV Engineering license Class 1 or 2 and/or TC
• Marine engineering certificate of competency, or TC Aircraft Maintenance Engineer certificate of competency or Diesel engineer certificate recognized by a province, or general engineer certificate recognized by a province.

Experience

• Experience interpreting specifications, schematics, and component drawings in order to perform system wide, or equipment specific maintenance.
• Experience in the trouble‑shouting of fire suppression systems.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the maintenance procedures and trouble‑shooting techniques for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems aboard vessels, hovercraft, aircraft or helicopters.

Competencies

• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Effective Interpersonnel Skills
• Dependability
• Judgement

Abilities

• Ability to perform vessel or aircraft maintenance activities and processes.
• Ability to interpret vessel or aircraft specifications, schematics, and component drawings.
• Ability to maintain technical records and logbooks – especially through use of written communications.
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing

Asset qualifications (may be assessed at a later date)

Education

• A diploma or certificate from a recognized post‑secondary institution in a field relevant to nautical science, heavy machinery maintenance, electrotechnology, or aircraft maintenance.

Occupational Certification

• Possession of a Transport Canada third class Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency or higher;
• Possession of a welding certificate recognized by a provincial regulatory body;
• Possession of an Air Brakes endorsement;
• Marine Emergency Duties STCW – BasicSafety;

Experience

• Experience in metal fabrication;
• Experience in the maintenance of ship or Aircraft electrical generation and distribution systems;
• Experience in dynamic balancing of Propellers;
• Experience working on ACV over 10,000 Kgs Maximum all up weight or higher.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance
• Valid Health Canada Occupational Health Medical for seagoing personnel and/or a Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate for the occupation group to which they have applied – No limitations
• For Canadian Citizens, Valid Canadian Passport or for Canadian Permanent Residents, a Valid Passport from a recognized Passport Issuing Authority.
• 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, rotating hours, and variable hours of work;
• Must be willing and able to travel by air, land and by sea.

Employment equity

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.