Chief Officer jobs in Canada

Locations: Shippagan (New Brunswick), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)

Salary: $41.01 to $58.88 per hour

Closing date: 8 March 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you need accommodation 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 applying to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

• If you qualified on Process #21-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-307210A, please do not re-apply.
• If you qualified on Process #18-DFO-ACCG-EA-CCG-230033, please do not re-apply.

The Chief Officer is the second in command and is responsible to the Commanding Officer for the general work, cleanliness and good order of the ship except that which is the responsibility of the Chief Engineer or the Logistics Officer.

The Canadian Coast Guard offers a sea of careers that few can emulate. We are an organization that offers its employees the chance to save lives, protect Canada’s pristine environment, and travel to remote areas. We oversee ships, cutting-edge helicopters, and employ about 4,500 people who work tirelessly to protect and secure 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s coastline.

An inventory of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• SO-MAO-03/05: Valid Transport Canada STCW Watch Keeping Mate Near Coastal Certificate or higher
• SO-MAO-06/07: Valid Transport Canada STCW Chief Mate, Near Coastal Certificate (over 3000GT) or higher
• SO-MAO-08: Valid Transport Canada STCW Master, Near Coastal Certificate or higher

Various language requirements: English essential, Bilingual Imperative (-B/-B)

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Mobilize people
• Promote innovation and change
• Achieve Results

ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

• SO-MAO-03/05: Valid Transport Canada STCW Watch Keeping Mate or higher.
• SO-MAO-06/07: Valid Transport Canada STCW Chief Mate Certificate or higher.
• SO-MAO-08: Valid Transport Canada STCW Master Mariner Certificate.
• SO-MAO-03/05/06/07/08: Successful training in one or more of the following areas:
• Armed Boarding
• .50 Calibre Machine Gun
• Basic Oil Spill Response (BOSRC) or higher
• RHIOT
• Rescue Specialist
• Twiners Course
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) certification
• Crane Operators Course
• Valid Transport Canada Fishing Master Class

EXPERIENCE

• SO-MAO-03: Experience as a Deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel.
• Experience operating cranes, winches, and trawls.
• SO-MAO-05/06/07/08: Experience in carrying out any or all of the following Canadian Coast Guard programs as a Chief Officer or Commanding Officer:
• Aids to Navigation
• Search and Rescue
• Icebreaking
• Arctic Operations
• Conservation and Protection or NAFO
• Science Programs (seismic or hydrographic work)
• Fishing/Trawler Programs
• Programs for Other Government Departments (RCMP, DND, CBSA, EC)
• Fast Rescue Craft Operations for Conservation and Protection
• Helicopter Operations as a Flight Deck Officer (FDO)
• Experience as a Chief Officer or higher.
• Experience during a refit period.
• Experience in shore-based Fleet/Shipboard Management positions.
• Experience in OHS committee investigating workplace injury or reviewing and updating Shipboard Safe Work Instructions.

• Secret Security Clearance
• Valid Health Canada Medical for seagoing personnel.
• Maintain a valid Certificate of Competency.
• Requirement to go to sea for prolonged periods in adverse weather conditions.
• Requirement to wear and maintain a uniform, safety footwear, and personal protective equipment to Canadian Coast Guard standards.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• Willingness to be deployed within the Atlantic Region.
• Compliance with the CCG Safety Management System and Standards.
• Adherence to the Canadian Coast Guard Respiratory Protection Program.
• For vessels assigned primarily to Search and Rescue operations, employees must be within 30 minutes response time during assigned work period.
• Valid Canadian Passport (for identified positions).
• Must be willing and able to travel by air, land or by sea.

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.

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.

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