Canadian Coast Guard

We are currently looking for qualified navigation officers to join our team!
Selection process number: 19-DFO-CEN-EA-CCG-266765  (SO MAO 03-08)

What qualities and interests are important?

• Strong interest for sciences and technological equipment
• Have an interest in working at sea
• Good concentration, communication and adaptation capabilities
• Good work organization and be able to set priorities
• Leadership and good judgement
• Team work capabilities
• Taste for adventure and travel

Schedule
Navigation Officers work a schedule of a period of 14 to 42 days at sea, followed by equivalent time off with pay.

Job Titles: Navigation Officer, Commanding Officer, Chief Mate, Chief Officer, Second Officer, Third Officer
Tenure: Term (Relief) Opportunities
Locations: Various locations in Ontario and Québec
Rates of Pay:  $41.01 to $58.88 hourly salary not including overtime.

*Note: Salary currently under review

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

Qualifications candidates must possess (essential):

• English Essential (Ontario), Bilingual (AAA/AAA)(BBB/BBB)(AAA/BBB)(Quebec)
• Valid Transport Canada Watchkeeping mate, near coastal or higher
• Valid Marine Emergency Duties (MED) with respect to Basic Safety-STCW
• Valid Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Proficiency in Advanced Firefighting- STCW
• Valid Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats-STCW
• Leadership

Conditions of Employment:

• Reliability or Secret security clearance
• Hold a valid passport
• 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)
• Others as applicable to the position