Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region - Marine Engineering Officers Positions
National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard - Fleet
Closing date: March 31, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Reference number DND25J-182738-000024
Selection process number 25-DND-EA-CCG-657305
Location Various Locations in the Atlantic Region
Salary $41.01 to $58.88 per hour
Level SO-MAO-03, SO-MAO-04, SO-MAO-05, SO-MAO-06, SO-MAO-07, SO-MAO-08
Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents residing abroad.* Note: Effective 1 September 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard has transferred to DND by Order-in-Council.
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DutiesRates of pay:
Engineering Officer:
SO-MAO-03 $41.01 to $45.96 per hour
SO-MAO-04 $43.50 to $48.58 per hour
SO-MAO-05 $46.32 to $51.68 per hour
Senior Engineering Officer:
SO-MAO-06 $48.64 to $53.89 per hour
SO-MAO-07 $50.48 to $55.97 per hour
SO-MAO-08 $53.10 to $58.88 per hour⚓ What you’ll be doing as key activities:
■ Supervising and managing engine room personnel, financial resources and materiel.
■ Planning and directing the operation, maintenance and repair of the main propulsion plant, electrical plant, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, hotel equipment and miscellaneous systems.
■ Provide technical advice and support to vessel client personnel.
■ Participating in shipboard emergency and safety drills such as firefighting, abandoning ship, man overboard, damage control, and other operations such as search and rescue.
■ Managing, directing and participating, if required, in the watch keeping system.
■ Compiling, recommending and managing refit specifications, vessel's additions and alterations, and other contract repair work required for the upkeep of the vessel.
■ Providing all support necessary to ensure Canadian Coast Guard meets its mandate.⚓ Who you are:■ Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency - 4th Class marine engineering certificate or higher.
■ You have experience managing shipboard personnel, operations and refits.
■ You enjoy working with a commitment to safety, security and service.
■ You've got great interpersonal and strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team even in difficult situations.
■ You have a natural ability to mentor others by using skills and knowledge.
■ You take pride in the overall condition of the engine room and machinery._______________________________________________________________________________________________
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 👋 The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures and language profiles within the Department of National Defence including the Canadian Coast Guard.
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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.
Conditions of employment
■ Maintain valid secret security clearance
■ Obtain and maintain a valid Health Canada medical for seagoing personnel
* 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.
■ Maintain valid Transport Canada certificate of competency
■ Willingness to be deployed within your assigned region
■ Requirement to go to sea for prolonged periods of time and in adverse weather conditions
■ Requirement to travel by sea, land or by air
■ Requirement to wear and maintain a uniform, safety footwear and personal protective equipment to CCG standards
■ To work overtime when required
■ Valid Canadian Passport (for identified positions). For Canadian Permanent Residents: valid Permanent Resident card.
■ Compliance with the Canadian Coast Guard Safety Management System and Standards■ 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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_______________________________________________________________________________________________▶ 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.
You need (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date🎓 OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency – 4th Class marine engineering certificate or higher.Senior Engineering Officer: Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency – 3rd Class marine engineering certificate OR Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency – 2nd Class marine engineering certificate.*Certain positions require a Third-class certificate, while others require a Second-Class certificate
_______________________________________________________________________________________________📌 COMPETENCIES
■ Ability to Communicate Orally and in Writing
■ Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
■ Dependability
Engineers:
■ Planning and Organizational Skills
Senior Engineers:
■ Mobilize People
■ Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - English Essential
Bilingual Imperative (--B/--B)
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later dateASSET QUALIFICATIONS ❗ 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
STCW High Voltage Safety certification.
Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency – 3rd Class marine engineering certificate or higher.
Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency – 1st Class marine engineering certificate.DEPENDING ON THE POSITION BEING STAFFED, ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE DEEMED AS AN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION AND ONLY CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH A PRIORITY ENTITLEMENT WHO POSSESS THOSE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT SPECIFIC VACANCY.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________📌Asset Qualifications - Experience
Both Streams:
■ Experience in refit and/or drydock operations
■ Experience in supervising/managing staff
■ Experience in Marine Engineering Shore based positions
■ Operational experience as Senior Day-working Engineer
■ Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance practices and experience with maintenance management programs
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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.▶ 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.
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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