Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region - Marine Cook Positions

Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region - Marine Cook Positions

National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard - Fleet

Closing date: January 28, 2028 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
DND26J-182738-000062 Selection process number
26-DND-EA-CCG-666341 Location
Shippagan (New Brunswick), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia) Salary
$69,240 to $73,788 Level
SC-STD-03, SC-STD-04, SC-STD-05 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information
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Rates of pay: Chief Cook SC-STD-05: $73,788 per year.
Cook SC-STD-04: $71,496 per year.
Assistant Cook/Steward SC-STD-03: $69,240 per year.
Cook/Deckhand SC-STD-03: $69,240 per year.⚓ What you’ll be doing as key activities: ■ You will be assisting in preparing and cooking all food, planning and organizing its operation, assisting in storing of food, and maintenance of the galley and its equipment.
■ You will be modifying recipes to suit the dietary and special needs of passengers and crew.
■ You will ensure a high standard of food safety and sanitation throughout the galley.
■ Participating in shipboard emergency and safety drills such as firefighting, abandoning ship, man overboard, damage control, and other operations such as search and rescue.
■ You will be assisting under the direction of the Rescue Specialist in First Aid procedures as applicable to individuals and groups during rescue operations, and care for persons on board. In addition to these key activities: Assistant Cook/Steward
■You will be preparing dining room, mess rooms, and pantries for food service, serves meals and performs after meal clean-up.
■You will be performing hotel services and cleans accommodation and common areas including laundry services in a timely manner. Assistant Cook/Deckhand
■You will be assisting in Search and Rescue, Environmental Response, Scientific, Hydrographic, and Fisheries operations.
■You will be assisting in the lifting, placing and the maintenance of floating and fixed aids to navigation with the operation of a variety of winches, cranes, deck machinery. Chief Cook/Cook
■You will be planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating the operation of the Logistics Department which includes hotel services.
■You will be coordinating the operation and maintenance of the galley and its equipment.
■You will be managing the human resources assigned to the Logistics department. ⚓ Who you are: ■You have a Cook certificate issued by a recognized institute or a Transport Canada Ship’s Cook Certificate.
■You have experience working in a professional kitchen.
■You love cooking and understand various cooking methods, equipment, and procedures.
■You enjoy working with a commitment to safety and sanitation.
■You've got great interpersonal skills and love working with a team.
■You're able to lift up to 30lbs and work while standing or walking for prolonged periods.
■You are able to successfully complete Marine Emergency Duty training in STCW Basic Safety and also in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats. _________________________________________________________________________________ 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. 🍁The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term. Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts. What do we offer? 🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy: ✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements _________________________________________________________________________________ Intent of the process
👋 The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures and language profiles within the Department of National Defence including the Canadian Coast Guard. Important messages
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.

Conditions of employment

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■ Obtain and maintain a valid Health Canada medical for seagoing personnel
* A valid Transport Canada Seafarer’s medical may be accepted on initial appointment for a period of up to a maximum of 6 months or until a Health Canada Medical is completed.
■ Maintain valid Transport Canada certificate of competency
■Must successfully complete Marine Emergency Duty training within 6 months of initial date of hire.
■Maintain valid Food Safety Certification
■ Willingness to be deployed within your assigned region
■ Requirement to go to sea for prolonged periods of time and in adverse weather conditions
■ Requirement to travel by sea, land or by air
■ Requirement to wear and maintain a uniform, safety footwear and personal protective equipment to CCG standards
■ To work overtime when required
■ Valid Canadian Passport (for identified positions). For Canadian Permanent Residents: valid Permanent Resident card.
■ Compliance with the Canadian Coast Guard Safety Management System and Standards ■ Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
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_________________________________________________________________________________▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
▶ If at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following🎓 OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Possession of a Cook certificate issued by a recognized institute or a Transport Canada Ship’s Cook Certificate.Applied / assessed at a later date📌 COMPETENCIES
■ Communication Skills
■ Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
■ Dependability
■ Planning and Organizational Skills

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (--B/--B)

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later dateASSET QUALIFICATIONS❗
Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application. DEPENDING ON THE POSITION BEING STAFFED, ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE DEEMED AS AN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION AND ONLY CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH A PRIORITY ENTITLEMENT WHO POSSESS THOSE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT SPECIFIC VACANCY.
_________________________________________________________________________________📌Asset Qualifications - Experience ■ Experience in the duties and responsibilities of a Cook onboard a ship.
■ Experience in hospitality, a restaurant or an institutional setting as a cook.
■ Experience working as a Deckhand.
■ Successful training in one or more of the following areas:
► *Valid Marine Emergency Duty (MED) STCW Basic Safety [A1 & B2]
► *Valid Marine Emergency Duty (MED) Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats [B1]
* Note: Must successfully complete Marine Emergency Duty training within 6 months of initial date of hire.
► Valid food safe certification
► Marine Basic First Aid FOR CHIEF COOK SC STD 05 POSITIONS ONLY:
■ Experience organizing the daily operations of the kitchen.
■ Experience building menus.
_________________________________________________________________________________ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
▶ The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply. ▶ As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Our commitment

We're 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 below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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