Vessel Repair Technician

National Defence- Canadian Coast Guard - Integrated Technical Services

Selection process number
26-DND-EA-CCG-674690

Salary
$35.60 to $38.67 per hour

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

Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit National Defence.

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

• 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.

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

COMMETENCIES
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)

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 or