Deckhand / Public Safety Diver Trainee

Employment and Social Development Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Defence- Canadian Coast Guard is seeking candidates for a pool of SC-DED-02 (Deckhand) and SC-SPT-03 (Public Safety Diver Trainee) positions. Training may lead to term or indeterminate roles as a Public Safety Diver or Deckhand.

Emphasis on diving qualifications, water safety, and teamwork across marine operations. Successful applicants must meet extensive occupational certifications and operational requirements for diving, boating, and safety.

Qualifications

• OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION: Diver related certifications listed for all streams.
• Marine Emergency Duties STCW Basic Safety and Survival Craft required to progress.
• ROC-MC certification required before Diver Training intake.

Skills

Deck operations

Deck machinery

Open-water swimming

Oral communication

Teamwork

Integrity and respect

Job description

National Defence- Canadian Coast Guard - Fleet (* Note: Effective 1 September 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard has transferred to DND by Order-in-Council.)

Selection process number

26-DND-EA-CCG-677874

Salary

$67,068 to $69,480-SC-DED-02 - $67,068, SC-SPT-03 - $69,480

Level

SC-DED-02-Stream 1: Deckhand,SC-SPT-03-Stream 2: Public Safety Diver Trainee

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information

For further information on the organization, please visitNational Defence .

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), a Special Operating Agency within the Department of National Defence, is entrusted to deliver valuable programs and services to Canadians that save lives, protect the environment and support our Canadian economy. Embracing a proactive culture for 24/7 service to Canadians and for Canadians, CCG offers exciting sea-going and shore-based career opportunities in the delivery of critical maritime safety, security and response services; response to on-water and maritime incidents using a variety of vessels, hovercraft, helicopters, and small craft; and providing vital information and assistance to vessels, including navigation support, distress and safety communications and coordination of maritime trade. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our team in making an impact on the lives of Canadians.Come work for a Department that thrives on change, building partnerships and providing a high level of service to Canadians. Women, Aboriginal people and visible minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Intent of the process

Successful candidates will be placed in an SC-DED-02 pool of candidates and may be hired for casual employment for a training program at the SC-DED-02, Seaman/Public Safety Diving Trainee, level in order to obtain the CCG Diver Qualification (course is approximately 3 months in length). Those successful in completing the training program will be placed in an SC-SPT-03 pool of candidates and may be considered for term or indeterminate appointments to the SC-SPT-03, Public Safety Diver – Deckhand, working level.

Operational Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or mobility associated with a driver’s license

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications listed below.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

All Streams:

• Civilian Recreational Open Water Diver
• Canadian Forces / DND Ships Diver
• Occupational Diver Certification

• Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety**
• Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Survival Craft**
• Marine First Aid (can be Marine Basic First Aid, Marine Advanced First Aid, Occupational First Aid Level 3, or higher)**
• Restricted Operator Certificate ─ Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)****required before the commencement of Diver Training Intake

Experience

All Streams:

• Experience with recreational or commercial boating.
• Experience in recreational, government, or commercial diving.

Applied / assessed at a later date

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Stream 2:

• Diver Certification Board of Canada Certification Restricted Surface Supplied Diver

ABILITIES

Stream 2:

• Ability to operate deck machinery and equipment.
• Ability to swim and function unaided in open water conditions in emergency or stressful situations. (Note: This will be assessed with a practical exercise in a deep water pool).
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Teamwork

Language requirements (essential for the job)

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

Learn more about employment equity.

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply. As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common‑law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.