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Commanding Officer
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Posted on Mar 22, 2025
Commanding Officer
Reference number: DFO25J-011317-003603
Selection process number: 25-DFO-ACCG-EA-650599
Selection process number: 25-DFO-ACCG-EA-650599
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.
Intent of the process
ANTICIPATORY STAFFING: A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff these or similar positions on an indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting basis in various locations across Canada.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Information on language requirements
🚢Occupational Certification:
Stream 1: SO-MAO-08: Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency, Master 500GT Near Coastal or higher
Stream 2: SO-MAO-09: Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency, Master Near Coastal or Higher
Stream 3: SO-MAO-10: Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency, Master Near Coastal or Higher
🚢Experience:
Stream 1: SO-MAO-08: **6 cycles of operational experience as Chief officer on a large vessel (1200GT or greater) OR 6 cycles of operational experience as SO-MAO-06 or higher
Stream 2: SO-MAO-09: **6 cycles of operational experience as Chief officer on a large vessel (1200GT or greater) OR 6 cycles of operational experience as SO-MAO-06 or higher
Stream 3: SO-MAO-10: **6 cycles of operational experience as Chief officer on a large vessel (1900GT or greater) OR 6 cycles of operational experience as SO-MAO-07 or higher
**A “cycle of operational experience” denotes operational cycles based on a 28 day period on a sea going vessel
Key Leadership Competencies
➤ Mobilize people
➤ Uphold Integrity and Respect
➤ Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
➤ Achieve Results
➤ Create Vision and Strategy
➤ Promote Innovation and Guide change
Abilities
➤ Ability to manage Shipboard Operations
➤ Ability to support financial resources such as a vessel budget
➤ Ability to communicate effectively in writing
➤ Ability to communicate effectively orally
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
🚢Occupational Certification:
SO-MAO-08: Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency, Master Near Coastal or Higher
SO-MAO-09 and SO-MAO-10: Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency, Master Mariner
🚢Experience:
Experience working in a shore position relating to Coast Guard Operations. *CGOO 516 requirements to be fully met before hiring indeterminately into a Senior Officer at Sea position (SO-MAO-09 and SO-MAO-10)
Experience as Master on seagoing vessels
Experience, at any level, in any or all of the following CCG programs
➤ Aids to Navigation
➤ Search and Rescue
➤ Icebreaking
➤ Conservation and Protection
➤ Science Research Program
➤ Working with other Government Departments (RCMP, DND, Environment Canada or any others)
ORGANIZATIONAL NEED
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.
Conditions of employment
➤ Maintain valid secret security clearance
➤ Maintain valid Health Canada medical
➤ Maintain valid Transport Canada certificate of competency
➤ To be deployed within your assigned region (Atlantic Region, Central and Arctic Region or Pacific 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.
➤ This process may be used to staff CCG vessels in the MSET (Marine Security Enforcement Teams) program. In order to be considered for the MSET program, candidates must pass a Law Enforcement Records and Credit Check (LERCC) conducted by the RCMP.
➤ Compliance with the Canadian Coast Guard Safety Management System and Standards
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.
Information on employment equity
Salary for SO-MAO-08 - $53.10 - $58.88 per hour.
Salary for SO-MAO-09 - $57.17 – $63.38 per hour.
Salary for SO-MAO-10 - $62.31 - $69.09 per hour.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
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.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact information
| Stephane Leqault |
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| Stephane.Legault@dfo-mpo.gc.ca |
- Date modified:
- 2025-03-18