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About the position
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
There is a need to staff 2 positions indeterminately in Burlington, ON.
This selection process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates which may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, specified period (term), or acting basis within the Canadian Coast Guard.
Positions to be filled
2
Important messages
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required.
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential.
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications.
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed.
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
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.
To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
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. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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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.
Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 AND
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627 AND https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
• Required to wear and maintain CSA approved safety footwear, as well as wear and maintain necessary personal protective equipment as required by the duties of the position.
• Required to obtain and maintain a valid Health Canada Medical
• Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Required to travel by vehicle, aircraft, and vessels on short notice if required for operational and training purposes.
• Required to complete standby duty after hours and on weekends as required on a rotational basis.
• Required to work overtime, as needed, sometimes on short notice to meet operational requirements.
• Required to work aboard ships, in confined spaces and in extreme weather.
• Required to work at heights.
• Required to be posted in remote areas for periods up to 4 weeks one to three times per year.
• Required to work with or near hazardous materials.
• Required to handle and move equipment of up to 100lbs.
• Required to go to sea in small craft for sea trials.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution with certificate, diploma or higher in diesel mechanics, outboard motors or another specialization relevant to the duties of the position OR an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
EXPERIENCE
*Essential experiences may be assessed globally through the application, resume, and interview.*
EX01: Experience in a commercial environment with outboard motors, sterndrives, or in board engines in a capacity of maintaining* and troubleshooting vessels propelled by this equipment.
EX02: Experience performing remote service calls for vessel repair
EX03: Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
*Maintaining and troubleshooting is defined as conduction planned maintenance or troubleshooting/repair.
Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES
CO01: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CO02: Thinking things through
CO03: Working effectively with others
CO04: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
CO05: Communication*
*Communication refers to writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non-verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening, which allow you to understand and be understood by others.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
English essential
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1: Certifications for industry standard equipment such as Yamaha, Volvo, or Mercury.
ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience in applying Basic Marine Electrical Principles.
AE2: Experience in applying shop safety practices and procedures.
AE3: Experience towing vessels on trailers.
AE4: Experience in fiberglass, rigid hull, or boat collar repair.
AE5: Experience in industrial rigging.
AE6: Experience in conducting small vessel inspections including performing trials on new craft
AE7: Experience identifying and sourcing repair materials and parts
AE8: Experience working independently and making service calls for vessel repair in remote areas.
AE9: Experience operating small vessels
AE10: Experience in the use of asset management software and/or a work order tracking system.
AE11: Experience using forklifts or heavy equipment, including marine travel lifts and hydraulic self-propelled trailers.
AE12: Experience in boat trailer maintenance and repair.
Our commitment
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.
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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.
Learn more about preference to veterans.
How to apply
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Information you must provide
We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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