Engineering Officer, Senior Engineering Officer
National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard - Fleet (* Note: Effective 1 September 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard has transferred to DND by Order-in-Council.)
Closing date: September 30, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number DND25J-182744-000044
Selection process number 25-DND-EA-CCG-665258
Location Victoria (British Columbia)
Salary $41.01 to $53.89 per hour ((SO-MAO-03: $41.01 to $45.96), (SO-MAO-04: $43.50 to $48.58), (SO-MAO-05: $46.32 to $51.68), (SO-MAO-06: $48.64 to $53.89))
Level SO-MAO-03, SO-MAO-04, SO-MAO-05, SO-MAO-06
Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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DutiesEngineering Officer, SO-MAO-03, SO-MAO-04, SO MAO 05:
• Supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of the main propulsion plant, electrical plant, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, hotel equipment and miscellaneous systems.
• Supervises and assists in the training of engineering personnel assigned to the watch.
• Leads and/or participates in, damage control, firefighting, environmental response and other drills, exercises and operations;
• Maintains and updates machinery maintenance records, as well as engine room log and oil record books.Senior Engineering Officer, SO-MAO-06:
• Supervises, plans and directs the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of the main propulsion plant, electrical plant, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, hotel equipment and miscellaneous systems.
• Provides technical support to vessel client personnel to assist in the conduct of program operations.
• Leads and/or participates in, damage control, firefighting, environmental response and other drills, exercises and operations;
• Recommends and assists with refit specifications, vessel's additions and alterations, and other contract repair work required for the upkeep of the vessel;
• Coordinates and supervises the watch keeping system, and stands assigned watches on a relief basis.
• Makes recommendations to the Chief Engineer pertaining to the engine room's material resource needs.
• Provides all support necessary to ensure Canadian Coast Guard meets its mandate.
Work environmentThe 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 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 243,000 km of 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:
• Search and Rescue
• Aids to Navigation
• Scientific Research Support
• Icebreaking
• Environmental Response
• Waterways management
• Conservation and ProtectionIf you're seeking a meaningful and dynamic career at sea, apply today to join our team!
Intent of the process The intent of this process is to create an inventory of qualified candidates for staffing casual, term, acting, and indeterminate opportunities within 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.
If you have been found qualified in the recent National Engineering Officer and Senior Engineering process, 24-DFO-NCR-CCG-EA-617253, you do not need to re-apply on this process.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.📢 How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessedApplicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.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. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: ; AND
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Conditions of Employment
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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• Obtain and maintain a valid Health Canada Medical for seagoing personnel* - no limitations
• For Canadian Citizens, a valid Canadian Passport or for Canadian Permanent Residents, a valid Passport from a recognized Passport Issuing Authority
• Hold a valid passport or other valid travel documents/visa permitting entry to Canadian and United States Ports of Calls
• Maintain a valid Certificate of Competency
• Willingness and ability to be deployed
• Willingness and ability to go to sea for prolonged periods (Up to 42 consecutive days) of time and in adverse weather conditions
• Willingness and ability to travel by land, air, and water
• Must be willing and able to perform overtime work as required, often on short notice
• Willingness and ability to wear and maintain a uniform per CCG standards, safety footwear, and maintain job related personal safety equipment
• Compliance with the CCG Safety Management System and Standards
• Must be willing and able to work shiftwork
• Willingness and ability to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program
*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.
You need (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date❗ Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position. This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below.Occupational Certification
• Stream 1 (SO MAO 03, 04) and Stream 2 (SO MAO 05): Valid Transport Canada Fourth-class marine engineering certificate or higher**If you do not yet hold a Transport Canada Fourth-Class Marine Engineering Certificate or higher, but expect to complete it within the coming year, you are still encouraged to apply. Your application will be considered once your Certificate of Competency has been obtained and a copy is provided to the selection board. The certificate must be submitted within one year of your application date• Stream 3 (SO MAO 06): Valid Transport Canada Third-class marine engineering certificate or higherExperience
• Stream 1 (SO MAO 03, 04) and Stream 2 (SO MAO 05): Experience as a Marine Engineering Officer* *For Stream 2, candidates must demonstrate a greater depth and breadth of experience to meet the experience requirement than is required for stream 1. Candidates who meet the certification requirement but do not meet the experience requirement for this stream, will be placed in a partially-qualified pool until the requirement is met.• Stream 3 (SO MAO 06): Experience as a Marine Engineering Officer* or Senior Engineer*For Stream 3, candidates must demonstrate a greater depth and breadth of experience to meet the experience requirement than is required for stream 2.Abilities
All Streams:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writingPersonal Suitability
All streams: Demonstrating Integrity and RespectStream 1 (SO MAO 03, 04) and Stream 2 (SO MAO 05):
• Dependability
• Planning and organizational skillsStream 3 (SO MAO 06):
• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Achieve results
• Promote innovation and guide change
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❗ 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.Occupational Certification
Stream 1 (SO MAO 03, 04) and Stream 2 (SO MAO 05): Valid Transport Canada third-class marine engineering certificate or higher Stream 3 (SO MAO 06): Valid Transport Canada second-class marine engineering certificate or higherExperience
All streams
• Experience in refit and/or drydock operations
• Experience in Marine Engineering Shore based positions
• Operational experience as a Senior Day working Engineer
• Experience with maintenance management programs
• Experience in supervising/managing staff
• Experience working on a CCG Vessel or at a CCG Lifeboat StationAs 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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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.
