Engineer-Jobs in Kanada

Selection process number: 23-DFO-ACCG-EA-570904 Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Canadian Coast Guard - Fleet

Location: Shippagan (New Brunswick), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)

Salary: $41.01 to $58.88 per hour

Closing date: 8 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you need accommodation 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.

If you qualified on Process #21-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-307210A or Process #18-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-230033, please do not re-apply.

Duties

The Chief Officer is the second in command and is responsible to the Commanding Officer for the general work, cleanliness, and good order of the ship, except that which is the responsibility of the Chief Engineer or the Logistics Officer.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard offers a sea of careers that few can emulate. We are an organization that offers its employees the chance to save lives, protect Canada’s pristine environment, and travel to areas so remote that your only neighbour is wildlife. In short, we are anything but ordinary!

As an organization, we oversee ships of all types, cutting-edge helicopters, and employ about 4,500 people who work tirelessly to protect and secure 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline.

The Canadian Coast Guard has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2021! Apply now so you don’t miss the boat!

Intent of the process

An inventory of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term, or acting basis.

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 CERTIFICATION

SO-MAO-03 / 05: Valid Transport Canada STCW Watch Keeping Mate Near Coastal Certificate or higher.

SO-MAO-06 / 07: Valid Transport Canada STCW Chief Mate, Near Coastal Certificate (over 3000GT) or higher.

SO-MAO-08: Valid Transport Canada STCW Master, Near Coastal Certificate or higher.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and change
• Achieve Results

ABILITIES

Ability to communicate

EXPERIENCE

SO-MAO-03: Experience as a Deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel. Experience operating cranes, winches, and trawls.

SO-MAO-05 / 06 / 07 / 08: Experience in carrying out any or all of the following Canadian Coast Guard programs as a Chief Officer or as a Commanding Officer:

• Aids to Navigation
• Search and Rescue
• Icebreaking
• Arctic Operations
• Conservation and Protection or NAFO
• Science Programs (seismic or hydrographic work)
• Fishing / Trawler Programs
• Programs for Other Government Departments such as RCMP, DND, CBSA, or EC.
• Fast Rescue Craft Operations for Conservation and Protection
• Helicopter Operations as a flight Deck Officer (FDO)

Experience as a Chief Officer or higher. Experience as a Chief Officer or as a Commanding Officer during a refit period. Experience in shore-based Fleet / Shipboard Management positions (Candidates must describe the duration and duties performed during any assignment ashore). Experience in OHS committee investigating workplace injury or reviewing and updating Shipboard Safe Work Instructions.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Membership in one of the designated Employee Equity Groups.

Conditions of employment

Secret Security Clearance. Valid Health Canada Medical for seagoing personnel. Maintain a valid Certificate of Competency. Requirement to go to sea for prolonged periods of time and in adverse weather conditions. Requirement to wear and maintain a uniform, safety footwear, and personal protective equipment to Canadian Coast Guard standards. Willingness and ability to work overtime as required. Willingness to be deployed within the Atlantic Region. Compliance with the CCG Safety Management System and Standards. Adherence to the Canadian Coast Guard Respiratory Protection Program. For vessels assigned primarily to Search and Rescue operations, employees must be within 30 minutes response time to the vessel during assigned work period. Valid Canadian Passport (for identified positions). Must be willing and able to travel by air, land, or by sea.

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. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard seek to hire candidates that reflect Canada’s diversity and are committed to fostering a public service culture grounded in diversity, inclusiveness, and accessibility.

Self-declaring. Because you count. By completing the Employment Equity section in your application, you help create a Public Service that is diverse, inclusive, and representative of identities, cultures, perspectives, and experiences that make up Canada. Learn more about Employment Equity.