Job Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Canadian Coast Guard College


Sydney (Nova Scotia)


GT-03


$66,559 to $75,472
For further information on the organization, please visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Closing date: 24 July 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:

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

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Important messages

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We are 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 use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.


Assessment accommodation


Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, first consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. As part of your application to this selection process, we invite you to self-declare which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more, visit our website on https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html

Positions to be filled:

Number to be determined

Information you must provide

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Your resume.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives


Degree equivalency


EXPERIENCE:

Experience in seamanship.

Experience operating small vessels.

Experience working on vessels.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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EDUCATION (ASSET):

Hold a Small Vessel Operator Competency Certificate recognized by Transport Canada.

Hold a Radio Operator Certificate.

Hold a training certificate for rigid hull inflatable boat operators.


EXPERIENCE (ASSET):

Experience on board a Coast Guard vessel.

Have teaching experience in adult education programs.


ORGANIZATIONAL NEED

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

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Various language requirements

English Essential or Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB


Information on language requirements


KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of small vessels in the Canadian Coast Guard fleet, such as work barges and fast rescue boats.


Knowledge of ropes, tackle, and other equipment used on board ships and small vessels.

Knowledge of lifting equipment.

Knowledge of safe work practices.


ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to work without supervision.

Ability to use audio-visual aids.

Ability to work in a team.

Ability to develop and deliver training programs.

Ability to prepare lesson plans.


PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Values and Ethics - Service with integrity and respect

Thinking things through - Innovation Through Analysis and Insights

Engagement - Effective collaboration with people, organizations and partners

Excellence through Results - Achieving results in work, relationships and responsibilities

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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KNOWLEDGE (ASSET):

Knowledge of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard College.


Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women


Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

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Reliability Status security clearance - Health Canada Medical Certificate.

Wearing of a uniform as per established Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) uniform standards.

Willingness to travel.

Other information

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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.


Information on employment equity


You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.



Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.



All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be considered in the assessment of any essential or asset qualifications, including the ability to communicate in writing and orally.



Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.



For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by email for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.



Please note that candidates can be eliminated by the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) based on PSRS screening questions.

Preference

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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.


Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.