Search and Rescue (SAR) Preparedness Officer

Duties
Under the direction of a Deputy Superintendent Maritime Search and Rescue and/or a Canadian Coast Guard Senior Search and Rescue Program Officer, this position carries out emergency Search and Rescue response duties in the marine environment as part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s federal mandate. This includes search and rescue training, liaison, exercising and response activities in the field, maintaining equipment, vessels and vehicles, and carrying out administrative duties at the headquarters area.

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.
🍁The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.
What do we offer?
🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

Intent of the process
This is an anticipatory selection process.

Important messages
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.
As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.If at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

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Reliability Status security clearance - Conditions of Employment
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, including Class 5/Section 15 endorsement - over dimension requirements.
• Obtain and maintain valid Health Canada Medical
• Wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willingness to wear the Canadian Coast Guard uniform

Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.

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• Travel (by motor vehicle/air/sea) is frequent, including trips lasting more than 24 hours.
• Work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Work in adverse marine environments, including rough seas, confined spaces, and extreme weather.
• Perform physically demanding SAR training tasks, including lifting and extricating individuals in simulated rescue scenarios.

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Education:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience
• Experience providing operational training, briefings, or presentations.
• Experience in Marine search and rescue. Other emergency response operations may be considered.
• Experience designing, coordinating, and/or evaluating Emergency Response training and exercises.
• Experience in Small Vessel Operations.

Abilities
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally

Personal Suitability
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Demonstrate Integrity and Respect

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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Education
Post-secondary diploma related to emergency management, marine operations, or adult education.

Occupational Certification
• Marine Certificate of Competency (Master Limited 60 Ton or higher / Fourth-Class Engineer or higher)
• Instructor-level certifications in first aid, exercise development, or vessel operations. Can also include Instructional Techniques Certificate
• Rescue Specialist Qualifications
• Marine Emergency Duties Certificate (A3/SDV-BS or higher)
• Small Vessel Operator’s Certificate (SVOP)
• Radio Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) or higher

• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing safety protocols in marine environments.
• Experience preparing reports and/or technical documents using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in the development, implementation and application of Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) procedures.

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

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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