Search and Rescue (SAR) Preparedness Officer

Search and Rescue (SAR) Preparedness Officer

National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard

Closing date : March 12, 2026 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Reference number

DND26J-182767-000011 Selection process number

26-DND-EA-CCG-668118 Location

St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia) Salary

$74,995 to $85,266 Level

GT-04 Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information

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About the position

Duties

Under the direction of a Deputy Superintendent Maritime Search and Rescue and / or a Canadian Coast Guard Senior Search and Rescue Program Officer, this position carries out emergency Search and Rescue response duties in the marine environment as part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s federal mandate. This includes search and rescue training, liaison, exercising and response activities in the field, maintaining equipment, vessels and vehicles, and carrying out administrative duties at the headquarters area. 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

This is an anticipatory selection process. 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.

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.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.▶ 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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid driver’s license, including Class 5 / Section 15 endorsement - over dimension requirements.
• Obtain and maintain valid Health Canada Medical
• Wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Willingness to wear the Canadian Coast Guard uniform

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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.

Operational Requirements

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Education :

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and / or experience.

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Experience

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date Education

Post-secondary diploma related to emergency management, marine operations, or adult education.

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Occupational Certification

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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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups : Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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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.