Come Onboard! Apply to DND Ship’s Officer - Engineer Inventory

Employment and Social Development Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic work environment as a Ship’s Engineer with the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet! This role offers the chance to support the Royal Canadian Navy while enjoying a fun and engaging work experience on the water. As part of a diverse team, you will complete critical tasks and have opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction. If you're passionate about engineering and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the benefits of working with the Department of National Defence.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Dynamic work experience

Work with diverse teams

Qualifications

• Occupational certifications relevant to the position are required.
• Experience in the field related to the position is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Royal Canadian Navy ships and submarines in daily activities.
• Work as part of diverse teams on various vessels.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication

Integrity and Respect

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Fourth-class Engineer

STCW Basic Safety Training

Province of British Columbia Fourth-class Power Engineer Certificate

Job description

No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied.

Come Onboard! Apply to DND Ship’s Officer - Engineer Inventory

Reference number: DND24J-076095-000269
Selection process number: 24-DND-EA-NAST-523217-1

National Defence- Royal Canadian Navy
Esquimalt (British Columbia), Nanaimo (British Columbia), Halifax (Nova Scotia)
$39.58 to $58.40 per hour

Closing date: 28 February 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

If you have experience in any of the following positions, apply today!

Apply online

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.

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.

Applications will only remain active in the system for 90 days. The system will send you an application expiry warning 14 days before your application expires. It will be your responsibility to update your application to ensure it remains active and is considered for future assessment.

Work environment

Are you looking for new and exciting opportunities as a Ship’s Engineer? Are you a serving or retired Canadian Armed Forces member? Then look no further!

We are seeking Ship’s Engineers who would enjoy a fun work experience in a dynamic work environment on the water. You will become a member of the Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet and work as part of diverse, small teams on a variety of tugs, vessels and barges, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy ships and submarines in their daily homeport activities.

On top of completing critical work that directly supports the Royal Canadian Navy, you will also enjoy the many benefits of working for the Department of National Defence (DND). At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill various English essential positions in Nanoose Bay (Nanaimo) and Esquimalt, British Columbia & in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

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

Occupational Certifications
Depending on the position being staffed, occupational certifications are required relevant to the position along with specific experience. Examples include, but are not limited to the following:

1. SO-FLP-04/05 Barge Master/ Barge Engineer: Valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Fourth-class Engineer certificate, Motor Ship or higher with steam experience; OR Valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Fourth-class Engineer certificate, Steamship; OR Valid Province of British Columbia Fourth-class Power Engineer Certificate or higher and STCW Basic Safety Training.
2. SO-FLP-06 Barge Master: Valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Third-class Engineer certificate, Motor Ship OR Steamship or higher; OR Valid Province of British Columbia Fourth-class Power Engineer Certificate or higher and STCW Basic Safety Training.
3. SO-MAO-Ship’s Engineer: Valid Transport Canada Certificate of Competency as Fourth-class Engineer certificate, Motor Ship or higher.

Experience
*Experience in the field related to the position being staffed.

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

Competencies
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Showing initiative and being action oriented.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Communication
Leadership Skills

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must be willing and able to work both scheduled and unexpected overtime as required by naval operations.
• Must be willing and able to work for long periods in exposed locations in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing and able to work away from home port for up to one week at a time.
• Must be willing and able to stand sea watches.
• Must be willing and able to wear and maintain a DND uniform, inclusive of CSA approved safety footwear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must meet the medical requirements of Health Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board guidelines.

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.

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