Senior Electronic Technologist

Senior Electronic Technologist

Reference number: DFO24J-024470-001017
Selection process number: 24-DFO-WCCG-EA-629359a Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Canadian Coast Guard
Richmond (British Columbia)
EL-06
$85,466 to $105,914

Closing date: 31 March 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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

Important messages

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.

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

Your résumé.

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)

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 are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

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 base electronic equipment.

AEX4: Recent* experience in conducting ship radio inspections.

AEX5: Recent* experience supervising contractors' work and performance in compliance to contract conditions.

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

English essential

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - SUPERVISOR LEVEL
KLC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KLC2: Mobilize People
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.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Dependability

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.