Senior Electronic Technologist

Selection process number: 24-DFO-WCCG-EA-629359a Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Canadian Coast Guard

Salary: $85,466 to $105,914

Closing date: 31 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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.

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

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.

A tip for success – In responding to the screening questions, consider this your opportunity to demonstrate to the management team just how much experience and skills you bring to the table!

Include information about where, when, and how you’ve demonstrated the qualification as well as details on the duration and the specific types of tasks you did to show us that you have what we’re looking for. This is important as we may employ volume management strategies, such as ranking or top-down approach, to select candidates for further consideration.

Your answers to our screening questions will be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing. Clarification will not be solicited so please be clear and thorough.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide:

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

EDUCATION:

A secondary school diploma (High School) AND completion of

• an acceptable training program in electronics technology or the
• employer-approved alternative.
• An acceptable training program is defined as, at minimum, a two-year program, through a recognized post-secondary institution, in the field of electronics technology.
• The employer-approved alternative is defined as completion of an electronics engineering technician program followed by a minimum of five (5) years of on-the-job technical training and experience in informatics, repairs, and installation of modems, landlines, Navigational, Communication, Radars and/or Sonar equipment OR having achieved the Canadian Forces developmental period (DP) 2 in the field of communication, radar, sonar, or navigational systems.

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Experience in performing maintenance and installations of navigational, sensors, or communication systems.

EX2: Experience in the delivery of life cycle management of marine or land electronic equipment and systems used for navigation, communications, and informatics.

EX3: Experience providing advice, guidance, or recommendations to supervisors, co-workers, and clients regarding marine or land electronic equipment and systems used for navigation, communications, and informatics.

EX4: Experience participating in the development of technical and/or logistic support solutions to correct defects in systems and equipment or deficiencies in maintenance and repair practices.

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

EXPERIENCE:

AEX1: Successful completion of the Canadian Coast Guard Marine Electronic Technology Development Program.

AEX2:

• Recent experience in supervising human resources, assigned tasks, and providing oversight.

AEX3:

• Recent experience performing Quality Control and Quality Assurance on marine or land-based electronic equipment.

AEX4:

• Recent experience in conducting ship radio inspections.

AEX5:

• Recent experience supervising contractors' work and performance in compliance with contract conditions.

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

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - SUPERVISOR LEVEL

KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy

KLC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect

KLC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

KLC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change

KLC6: Achieve Results

Additional information regarding the Key Leadership Competencies including descriptions and behavioral indicators can be found at the below link.

In your preparation for this appointment process, please know that it is not necessary that you have been in a formal supervisory position to have demonstrated Leadership competences. You can draw from experiences leading or managing projects, being a mentor to new or training employees, being a senior relied-on resource for your management team, or other experiences.

Now is the time to start thinking about how you’ve demonstrated these competencies on-the-job!

ABILITIES:

AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

AB2: Ability to understand and apply provisions of Collective Agreements.

AB3: Ability to coordinate, track, and monitor Human Resources and Financial Resources.

AB4: Ability to communicate effectively orally

• Reminder: Your answers to our screening questions will be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills

Conditions of employment:

Secret Status Security Clearance

Possess a valid driver’s license

Required to work in an operational environment, including the need to work overtime and weekends as required.

Required to travel by various modes of transportation (e.g., boat, automobile, plane, helicopter, etc.) and perform work at remote sites and/or on vessels at sea.

Required to travel for extended periods of time for general duties and for training purposes. Travel could be required outside your assigned work location.

Required to obtain and maintain a Health Canada Medical.

Required to not be susceptible to claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces), vertigo, or fear of heights, climbing towers, and ships mast.

Other information:

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.