INVENTORY - Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator

Employment and Social Development Canada; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard is seeking a Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator in the Central region. You will oversee activation, planning and coordination of SAR operations with Coast Guard vessels, Air Force resources and police/fire/EMS partners, ensuring rapid responses on federally controlled waterways.

This GT-06 role requires knowledge of SAR procedures, ability to communicate clearly, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.
• Watchkeeping Mate certificate or equivalent.
• 12 months sea time experience or equivalent in maritime coordination or CCG operations centre.

Responsibilities

• Overseas activation, planning and coordination of maritime SAR with Coast Guard vessels, Air Force resources and partners.
• Coordinate with police, fire and EMS services as required.
• Ensure timely and safe SAR responses on federally controlled waterways.

Skills

Maritime SAR knowledge

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Secondary school diploma

Watchkeeping Mate certificate

Job description

INVENTORY - Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator

National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard- Response - Search and Rescue (SAR)

Closing date:June 4, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number
26-DND-EA-CCG-669664

Salary
$93,148 to $106,393-Evening, night and weekend allowances / Bilingual bonus (Quebec): $800 / Additional compensation: $5,988 / Paid Public Holidays: $10,318 to $11,785

Level
GT-06

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

Duties
Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinators provide an invaluable service to people in need of assistance on the federally controlled waterways. They oversee the activation, planning and coordination of maritime search and rescue (SAR) with the assistance of strategically located Canadian Coast Guard SAR vessels, Royal Canadian Air Force resources and partners such as police, fire and emergency medical services.

Work environment
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence (DND). We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country’s sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters. The CCG proudly serves 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline, the longest coastline of any given country, and is one of the few federal agencies that provides direct, front-line services 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Intent of the process
The purpose of this inventory is to create a pool of pre-qualified and/or qualified candidates that will be used to fill Maritime Search and Rescue Coordinator within the Canadian Coast Guard, Central region. Please note that a retrieval of candidacies will take place in October 2026.
Consequently, we strongly encourage you to complete your application and submit it before this date in order to be part of the next group assessed. All subsequent retrievals of applications will occur based on operational needs.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Maintain a valid Health Canada occupational health evaluation.
• Requirement to work on a rotating shift schedule to support 24/7 service delivery.
• Requirement to work overtime.
• Requirement to respond to call-backs.
• The completion of the following two courses within 12 months from appointment to the position in addition to the appropriate On-Job-Training program is mandatory:
  • Maritime Search Planning Course (MSP)
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission Coordinator Course (SMC)
• The completion of the following course within a timeline that is operationally feasible:
  • SAR Mobile Facilities/On-Scene coordinator Course (SMF/OSC)
• Requirement to wear and maintain a Canadian Coast Guard uniform in accordance with Canadian Coast Guard uniform manual.
• Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics - Canada.ca, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector- Canada.ca, Directive on Conflict of Interest- Canada.ca et DAOD 7021-1, Conflict of Interest - Canada.ca.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel
• Willingness and ability to work within secure facilities

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

ED1: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*.*The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are: A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

AP1: Watchkeeping Mate certificate or Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate of Competency issued under the CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Marine Personnel Regulations SOR/2007-115 (or equivalent*).*Equivalent as determined by Transport Canada’s Regulations for equivalency.

EXPERIENCE

EX1: 12 months sea time experience as a navigation officer in charge of a watch OR Equivalent experience as per article 106(2)(C) of the Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115);
OR
EX2: 12 months experience as a maritime coordinator in a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) or Marine Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) in Canada;
OR
EX3: 12 months experience in Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) operations centre*.
*Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) operational centre means, CCG Regional Operations Centre (ROC), CCG Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS), CCG Marine Security Operations Centre (MSOC) and CCG National Command Centre (NCC).

KNOWLEDGE

KN1: Knowledge of maritime search and rescue practices and procedures.

ABILITIES

AB1: Ability to communicate orally
AB2: Ability to communicate in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2: Thinking things through
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

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.

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.