Air Cushion Vehicle

OverviewJoin to apply for the Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer role at Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationaleImportant messagesWe 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 accommodationHow does this work?Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested Click “Apply Online”Step 2: Tell us about yourself Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.DutiesPerform daily and periodic inspections, maintenance and certification of air cushion vehicles (ACVs) to maintain certification and validity of flight permits, in accordance with seaworthiness manuals, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA, 2001) and the high speed code, under the authority delegated to him/her by his/her ACV Maintenance Engineer certificate issued by Transport Canada (TC) in accordance with TC requirements. Perform unscheduled or unexpected maintenance following a systems inspection, a failure, incident or malfunction report by crews or technicians, or a new or revised seaworthiness directive or service bulletin.Attest to post-maintenance certification for maintenance performed on a component, subassembly and/or ACV in accordance with the delegated authority and in compliance with approved data, TCMS’s TP5579 and applicable seaworthiness standards (CSA, 2001).Make minor or major modifications to the ACV, its components, equipment, and special parts and tools in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical publications and other applicable approved standards. This includes the shop manufacture of some special parts and tools that are not commercially available.Work environmentThe Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation, and offer wide-ranging career opportunities.Intent of the processThe immediate need is to staff one (1) English essential casual or term EG-05 position. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and staff the position on a casual, temporary or indeterminate basis in the Canadian Coast Guard Western Region.Positions to be filled: 1Information you must provideYour résumé.A covering letterIn order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)Essential qualifications: These are qualifications you must meet to be considered. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.EducationA secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternativesDegree equivalencyOccupational CertificationPossession of a Transport Canada ACV Engineering license Class 1 or 2 and/or TC marine engineering certificate of competency, or TC Aircraft Maintenance Engineer certificate of competency or Diesel engineer certificate recognized by a province, or general engineer certificate recognized by a province.ExperienceExperience interpreting specifications, schematics, and component drawings in order to perform system wide, or equipment specific maintenance.Experience in the trouble-shooting of fire suppression systems.The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)KnowledgeKnowledge of the maintenance procedures and trouble-shooting techniques for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems aboard vessels, hovercraft, aircraft or helicopters.CompetenciesUphold Integrity and RespectEffective Interpersonnel SkillsDependabilityJudgementAbilitiesAbility to perform vessel or aircraft maintenance activities and processes.Ability to interpret vessel or aircraft specifications, schematics, and component drawings.Ability to maintain technical records and logbooks – especially through use of written communications.Ability to communicate orallyAbility to communicate in writingAsset qualifications (may be applied / assessed at a later date)Asset qualifications may be required for the position. Demonstrate how you meet these qualifications in your application.EducationA diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to nautical science, heavy machinery maintenance, electrotechnology, or aircraft maintenance.Occupational CertificationPossession of a Transport Canada third class Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency or higher; welding certificate recognized by a Provincial regulatory body; Air Brakes endorsement; Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety (note: MED A1/B2 equivalents accepted).ExperienceExperience in metal fabrication.Experience in the maintenance of ship or aircraft electrical generation and distribution systems.Experience in dynamic balancing of propellers.Experience working on ACV over 10,000 kg maximum all up weight or higher.Conditions of employmentReliability Status security clearanceValid Health Canada Occupational Health Medical for seagoing personnel and/or Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate; valid passport or equivalent as applicable; willingness to wear respiratory protection; willing to wear uniform and safety gear; ability to work overtime, shiftwork, travel by air/land/sea.Other informationThe 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 designated groups when you apply.Information on employment equityApplicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and ensure it is functional at all times. All information obtained throughout the selection process may be used to evaluate applicants. Integrity of the selection process is required; discuss and share assessment content only with authorized personnel.Preference will be given to veterans and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr