Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer

Reference number : DND25J-182750-000004

Selection process number : 25-DND-EA-CCG-660948

National Defence- Canadian Coast Guard

Richmond (British Columbia)

EG-05

$78,909 to $99,200

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Closing date : 7 December 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

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

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Duties

Perform daily and periodic inspections, maintenance and certification of air cushion vehicles (ACVs) to maintain certification and validity of flight permits, in accordance with seaworthiness manuals, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, (CSA, 2001) and the high speed code, under the authority delegated to him / her by his / her ACV Maintenance Engineer certificate issued by Transport Canada (TC) in accordance with TC requirements. Perform unscheduled or unexpected maintenance following a systems inspection, a failure, incident or malfunction report by crews or technicians, or a new or revised seaworthiness directive or service bulletin. Attest to post-maintenance certification for maintenance performed on a component, subassembly and / or ACV in accordance with the delegated authority and in compliance with approved data, TCMS’s TP5579 and applicable seaworthiness standards (CSA, 2001). Make minor or major modifications to the ACV, its components, equipment, and special parts and tools in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical publications and other applicable approved standards. This includes the shop manufacture of some special parts and tools that are not commercially available.

Work environment

The Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We are proud to celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics – we recognize our employees for a variety of achievements, including Excellence in Values and Innovation, and offer wide-ranging career opportunities.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one (1) English essential casual or term EG-05 position. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and staff the position on a casual, temporary or indeterminate basis in the Canadian Coast Guard Western Region.

Positions to be filled : 1

Information you must provide

A covering letter

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

❗ 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.

Education

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives

Occupational Certification

Possession of a Transport Canada ACV Engineering license Class 1 or 2 and / or Transport Canada marine engineering certificate of competency, or Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer certificate of competency or Diesel engineer certificate recognized by a province, or general engineer certificate recognized by a province.

Experience

Experience interpreting specifications, schematics, and component drawings in order to perform system wide, or equipment specific maintenance. Experience in the trouble-shooting of fire suppression systems.

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

Knowledge

Knowledge of the maintenance procedures and trouble-shooting techniques for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems aboard vessels, hovercraft, aircraft or helicopters.

Competencies

Uphold Integrity and Respect

Effective Interpersonnel Skills

Dependability

Judgement

Abilities

Ability to perform vessel or aircraft maintenance activities and processes. Ability to interpret vessel or aircraft specifications, schematics, and component drawings. Ability to maintain technical records and logbooks – especially through use of written communications. Ability to communicate orally. Ability to communicate in writing

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

❗ 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.

Education

A diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to nautical science, heavy machinery maintenance, electrotechnology, or aircraft maintenance.

Occupational Certification

Possession of a Transport Canada third class Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency or higher;

Possession of a welding certificate recognized by a Provincial regulatory body

Possession of Air Brakes endorsement

Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety

Note : if you are in possession of the former MED A1 and B2, these will be accepted as they are considered to be the equivalent of the course listed above.

Experience

Experience in metal fabrication. Experience in the maintenance of ship or Aircraft electrical generation and distribution systems. Experience in dynamic balancing of Propellers. Experience working on ACV over 10,000 Kgs Maximum all up weight or higher.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Valid Health Canada Occupational Health Medical for seagoing personnel and / or a Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate for the occupation group to which they have applied (Deck, Engine, or Catering) – No limitations

For Canadian Citizens, Valid Canadian Passport or for Canadian Permanent Residents, A Valid Passport from a recognized Passport Issuing Authority.

Must be willing and able to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program – RPP

Willingness to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard standards, inclusive of CSA approved safety footwear, and maintain job related personal safety equipment

Must be willing and able to travel by air, land and by sea.

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.

▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

▶ 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 assessed

▶ Applicants 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.

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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