Marine Senior Engineer / Chief Engineer

Reference number : DFO25J-155396-000280

Selection process number : 25-DFO-WCCG-EA-656139

Fisheries and Oceans Canada- Canadian Coast Guard - Fleet

Victoria (British Columbia)

SO-MAO-07, SO-MAO-08, SO-MAO-09, SO-MAO-10

Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Indeterminate, Secondment, Term, Casual

$50.48 to $69.09 per hour ((SO-MAO-07 : $50.48 to $55.97), (SO-MAO-08 : $53.10 to $58.88), (SO-MAO-09 : $57.17 to $63.38), (SO-MAO-10 : $62.31 to $69.09))

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Closing date : 31 March 2026 - 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, 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. To learn more, visit our website on Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs. https : / / www.canada.ca / en / services / jobs / opportunities / government / self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html

Duties

Chief Engineer

Senior Engineer

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Western Region Fleet offers dynamic careers and exciting opportunities to sail over 25,000 km of British Columbia’s coastline, as well as in the Canadian Arctic, the Mackenzie River, and Lake Winnipeg, contributing to the stewardship of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline.

Our fleet consists of 13 vessels and 16 strategically located lifeboat stations. We play a critical role in ensuring the safety of mariners and protecting the marine environment by delivering essential maritime services using ships, hovercraft, and small craft.

Our officers and crew support a wide range of Coast Guard programs, including :

The department has received special recognition as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you\'re seeking a meaningful and dynamic career at sea, apply today to join our team!

Intent of the process

The results of the process will be used to create a pool of qualified candidates and partially qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures within the Canadian Coast Guard and other government departments.

Positions to be filled : Number to be determined

Information you must provide

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

Occupational Certification

Stream 1 (SO MAO 10) :

Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency, 1st Class Engineer Motor Ship

Stream 2 (SO MAO 08 / 09) :

Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency, 2nd Class Engineer Motor Ship or higher

Stream 3 (MAO 07) :

Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency, 2nd Class Engineer Motor Ship or higher

If you are found fully qualified in stream 2 or 3, you will be considered partially-qualified in the remaining streams until such time you meet the certification and experience requirements to be fully qualified, as long as the statement of merit for the pool is still valid and reflects the duties of the position and needs of the organization.

Experience

Stream 1 (MAO 10) :

Experience as a Senior Engineer on a CCG vessel class D or higher

Or Experience as Chief Engineer on a CCG vessel class C or higher

Or Experience as Chief Engineer or as a Senior Engineer on a vessel with a propulsive power of 2500 kW or higher.

Stream 2 (MAO 08 / MAO 09) :

Experience as a Senior Engineer on a CCG vessel class D or higher

Or Experience as Chief Engineer on a CCG vessel class C or higher

Or Experience as Chief Engineer or as a Senior Engineer on a vessel with a propulsive power of 2000 kW or higher.

Stream 3 (SO MAO 07) :

Experience as Senior Engineer on a CCG vessel, class C or higher

Or Experience as Chief Engineer or as a Senior Engineer on a vessel with a propulsive power of 1500 kW or higher.

Note : Senior Engineer is the Engineer next to the Chief Engineer in the line of authority. Sometimes referred to as the 1st or sometimes the 2nd Engineer.

NOTE : Experience working ashore as per Coast Guard Operational Order 516.00 applies to applications for MAO 09 and MAO 10 level positions and must be met before an indeterminate appointment.

Other qualifications

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are committed to establishing and maintaining a workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they belong to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration) : Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

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

Key Leadership Competencies (all streams) :

Ability (all streams) :

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience :

Note : Candidates shall accumulate at least 4 months experience in a shore position relating to Fleet management or Fleet training OR candidates shall accumulate at least 3 months experience in a shore position relating to Fleet management or Fleet training and Successful completion of G110 - Essentials of Managing in the Public Service course.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.

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.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

Candidates who are hired must be willing and able to travel from their place of residence to designated vessel’s home port at own expense.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications, such as written communication, will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

For questions and / or accommodation please contact :

Ashleigh Harding at Ashleigh.Harding@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Preference

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.

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