Any Divers here?Seaman/Public Safety Diving Trainee
Department Name: Fisheries and Oceans
Location: CG Station Sea Island, Richmond, BC
Classification: SC - DED - 02
Salary: $20.45 per hour (under review)
Closing Date: June 23, 2008 - 23:59, Pacific Time Useful Information
Reference Number: DFO08J-009029-000090
Selection Process Number: 08-DFO-EA-PACVIC-928887
Employment Tenure: Permanent Full Time (Anticipatory) - This process may be used to staff similar positions on an assignment, acting, and/or term basis.
Vacancies: Number to be determined
Website: For further information on the department, please visit Fisheries and Oceans
Who Can Apply:
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Persons residing or employed in Richmond (BC) and within a 300 kilometer radius of Richmond (BC), within Canadian territory, extending to, amongst others, Zeballos (BC), Oyama (BC), Rock Creek (BC).
The distance between your residence or your employment location and the position location will be determined using data provided by the Natural Resources Canada, Geomatics Canada's website. For information on how to use this website please click here:
http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/menu/radius_e.htm Citizenship
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Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.
Language Proficiency
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Applicants must demonstrate in their application that they meet the following merit criteria to be retained for further consideration.
English essential
Education
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Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Occupational Certification
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a Radiotelephone Operator's Restricted Certificate OR EQUIVALENT
- Possession of Transport Canada approved Marine Emergency Duties A1, B1, B2 Certification
- Possession of a valid Standard First Aid Certificate OR EQUIVALENT
- Possession of one or more of the following certifications:
..... Civilian Open Water Diver
..... DND Ships Diver
..... WCB / DCBC Certified Occupational Diver Certification
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- CCG Medic A Certificate or Occupational First Aid Level 3
- CCG RHIOT Certificate
- CCG Rescue Specialist Certificate
- Transport Canada Bridge Watchman's Certificate
Experience
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant experience with recreational or commercial boating.
- Relevant experience in government, commercial or recreational diving.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant experience in a government or commercial diving field.
Other Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment
Organizational Needs which may apply for this position.
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid BC Class 5 Driver's licence.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Willingness to be deployed
- Rotating shifts and variable hours of work.
- Travel by vehicle, aircraft, and vessels
- Maintenance of a valid Health Canada medical clearance for Occupational Diving
- Reliability clearance
- Candidates will have to pass a pressure tolerance test in order to commence training.
- Willingness to obtain CCG Rescue Diver Certification training.
Statement of Merit Criteria
Applicants who meet the above criteria will also be assessed against the Statement of Merit Criteria for this position.
Challenge
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with diving experience to be part of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Rescue Diving team. Successful candidates will receive training in CCG Rescue Diving. When you successfully complete your training you will receive your CCG Rescue Diver Certification and become a CCG Rescue Diver. (Please see “Notes”.)
As a Seaman you provide search and rescue services, station and vessel maintenance, and other duties aboard a DFO Search and Rescue vessel (Air Cushion Vehicle and Fast Response Craft) to meet the program requirements of CCG and DFO. As well you provide scuba and surface supply diving services in support of members of the public.
A Seaman/CCG Rescue Diver works 12 hour shifts, on a four day “on” and “off” cycle, at the Sea Island Hovercraft Base, in Richmond, BC.
Additional Requirements / Comments
Successful candidates must be willing and able to undergo training as a CCG Rescue Diver.
*Successful candidates may initially be offered a Casual opportunity as a Seaman/Public Safety DIVING TRAINEE, until they complete their training in CCG Rescue Diving and have obtained certification as a CCG Rescue Diver.
To be appointed as a Seaman/Public Safety DIVER on a temporary (Term) or permanent (Indeterminate) basis, successful candidates must also meet the following criteria as established in the Statement of Merit Criteria.
o Possession of a CCG Rescue Diver certification
o Knowledge of Federal Diving Regulations.
o Ability to undertake diver operations as they pertain to Public Safety Diving.
o Conditions of Employment:
- Security Clearance –Secret, with Airport Clearance.
- Willing and able to maintain CCG Rescue Diver proficiency standard and certification.
**As the work unit and positions are currently under review, candidates who successfully complete the CCG Rescue Diving and have obtained certification as a CCG Rescue Diver, may be offered Term appointments until such time the organizational review is completed.
*** Qualified candidates shall be entitled to receive a diving allowance of $700 per year.
Upon completion of the organization and classification review, candidates may be appointed on an Indeterminate basis to a Seaman/ Public Safety Diver position, at the established group and level for the position. Note that position titles may change to better reflect a position’s responsibilities.
Successful candidates may be provided with relocation assistance in accordance with the National Joint Council Integrated Relocation Directive (
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pubs_pol/hrpubs/TBM_113/irp_e.asp).
Information to be provided:
You must provide the following information when submitting your application:
Your résumé.
You must ensure that you select at least one employment type when submitting your application: Employment Tenure
