We are currently looking for qualified Electrical Officers to join our team

DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 01, 2025 3:00 AM EDT

Selection Process Number: 24-DFO-CEN-CCG-EA-639326
Job Title: Electrical Officer (SO-MAO-05)
Tenure: Term (temporary), Acting, Deployment, Secondment
Locations:
Ontario- (Sarnia, Burlington, Parry Sound, Prescott),
Quebec- (Quebec City)
Rates of pay: $46.32 to $51.68 per hour

Who can apply

 Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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 preference to veterans

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.

Assessment accommodation

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard are stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, first consideration may be given to candidates self-declaring as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Women. As part of your application to this selection process, we invite you to self-declare which employment equity group(s) you belong to. To learn more, visit our website on Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs.

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.

Do you have the following?

• Strong interest in electrical work             
• An interest in working at sea
• Enjoy teamwork
• Taste for adventure and ability to work irregular schedules

The successful candidate(s) will be provided with training opportunities including on-the-job-training as well as on-site and/or off-site training. There are also opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. 

What will this process be used for?

The intent of this process is to staff term (relief) SO-MAO-05 for positions for Ontario and Quebec Fleet vessels. In addition, a pool of candidates may be created and may be used to staff similar positions at the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

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 are recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People since 2019.

Language

• English Essential- Ontario positions
• French Essential- Quebec positions
• Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB Quebec positions

Linguistic profile requirements vary according to the position being staffed.

Here is a link for additional information regarding language profiles. 

Education

• Possession of a valid Electrical Engineering Technology Certificate

Personal Suitabilities

*these will be assessed through a reference check*

• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

• Reliability security clearance (Ontario positions) OR Secret security clearance (Quebec position).
  
  

• Valid passport (if required for the position).

• Valid Driver’s License or mobility associated with a driver’s license.

• Valid Health Canada Medical (however, 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).

• Valid Occupational Certifications (if required for the position).

• Accept additional responsibilities associated with the performance of duties applicable to this position.

• Agree to be deployed anywhere in Canada.

• Agree to be assigned anywhere in Canada.

• Going to sea for extended period and in varying weather conditions.

• Travel by land, air and water.

• Working overtime as required.

• For vessels assigned primarily to Search and Rescue operations, employees must be within 30 minutes response time to the vessel during assigned work period.

• Complete mandatory training related to employment during the rest period.

• Wear and maintain a uniform in accordance with Canadian Coast Guard standards and comply with the CCG Safety Management System.

• Meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program and wear a Respiratory Protection device.

Depending on the position being staffed, any of the following qualifications may also be deemed as an essential qualifications and only candidates and persons with a priority entitlement who possess those qualifications will be considered for that specific vacancy.

Occupational Ceritification- Note employees can only work for 6 months without these certifications.

Important Notes

• You are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of your choice (English or French). Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.
  
  
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
  
  
• Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
  
  
• Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.
  

  We look forward to hearing from you!

  
  Thank You, Merci, Nakummek, Nakurmiik, Quanaq, Matna, Qujjanamiik, Qujannamiik, Quyanainni, Quana, Máhsi, Mársı, Hąį’, Kinanāskomitin, Meegwetch to all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

   

   

• For questions please contact:

  Fleet HR / RH Flotte,  DFO.CCGCentralFLEETProcessesHR-RHProcessusFLOTTECentreGCC.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

  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 contact DFO.CCGCentralFLEETProcessesHR-RHProcessusFLOTTECentreGCC.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

  Assessment accommodation information