Deckhand / Public Safety Diver Trainee

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.

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)

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Reliability Status security clearance

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• Seafarers Medical (new hires: Transport Canada Marine Medical or Health Canada Periodic III).
• Valid Medical for Occupational Divers (Health Canada Category 3 for Divers)
• Willing and able to maintain Occupational Certification required for the position including those required to meet Departmental health and safety standards for a Public Safety Diver
• A Valid Canadian Passport or a Valid Passport from a recognized Passport Issuing Authority
• Must be willing and able to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program – RPP
• Willingness to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard standards, inclusive of CSA approved safety footwear, and maintain job related personal safety equipment
• Must be willing and able to perform overtime work as required, often on short notice;
• Must be willing and able to work shiftwork, rotating hours, and variable hours of work;
• Must be willing and able to travel by air, land and by sea.
• Must be willing to wear cumbersome heavy weight diving dress including various diving helmets, weighing approx. 60 kgs for long periods while moving across decks and being immersed in cold, sometimes contaminated water, with low visibility conditions
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain DCBC Certification.

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

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❗ 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:
• Possession of one or more of the following certifications:
- 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.

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

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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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, 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.

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