Recruitment Kit's Career Opportunities - Canadian Coast Guard

contentsPhoto: Pacific RegionSeagoing................................................................................ 1n Ships’ Officer......................................................................................................... 1n Ships’ Crew........................................................................................................... 2Shore-based.......................................................................... 4n Electronics Technologist....................................................................................... 4n Engineer................................................................................................................ 5n Marine Communications and Traffic Services Officer........................................ 6Published by:National Labour Force Renewal DirectorateFisheries and Oceans CanadaCanadian Coast GuardOttawa, OntarioK1A 0E6Career Opportunities with the Canadian Coast Guard1st Edition – July 2010Available on the CCG Internet site:www.ccg-gcc.gc.caDFO/2010-1669© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 2010Cat. No. Fs154-23/2010ISBN 978-1-100-51635-6-paperADD Cat. No. Fs154-23/2010E-PDFISBN 978-1-100-15890-7-PDFn Administration...................................................................................................... 6Students................................................................................. 7Canadian Coast Guard College...................................... 8questions and answers..................................................... 9n Who can work for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)?...................................... 9n Where can I expect to work?................................................................................ 9n Do I get benefits?.................................................................................................. 9n Why should I join?................................................................................................ 9n How do I apply?.................................................................................................... 9Notes..................................................................................... 102 Career Opportunities

SeagoingCook - Ships’ Cooks have the task of developing a variety of healthy menuoptions. They prepare the food and also manage the other staff working inthe galley.Steward - Stewards are responsible for housekeeping duties on board thevessel, as well as assisting with loading supplies, serving meals and othervital galley responsibilities.Clerk/Storekeeper - Clerks/Storekeepers are responsible for managingthe food inventory, which includes interaction with suppliers on aregular basis. They are also responsible for providing clerical supportfor personnel administration, pay and benefits documentation and travelarrangements.Photo: Marie-Pier MalboeufHours of workMost Canadian Coast Guard vesselsoperate on a rotational crewing system:n 7 days on / 7 days offn 14 days on / 14 days offn 28 days on / 28 days offn 42 days on / 42 days off (for vesselsoperating in the high Arctic)salaryWe invite you to consult the Careers pageof our website at www.ccg-gcc.gc.cawhere updated salary information is posted.Photo: Bernard ParizeaurequirementsApplicants must have successfullycompleted secondary school (or anapproved alternative) and meet the marineindustry standard requirements.Photo: Jeff Marchantwww.ccg-gcc.gc.ca It’s more than a career. It’s an adventure! 3

Shore-basedPhoto: Marie-Pier MalboeufElectronics TechnologistPhoto: Pacific RegionElectronics Technologists areresponsible for the maintenanceand repair of radio communicationsystems, electronic navigationequipment and computer systemsand networks. They are alsorequired to inspect radio stations onboard commercial and governmentvessels.HOURS OF WORKElectronics Technologists typically worka 37.5 hour week from Monday to Friday,but for certain projects, may be asked to beon standby during the weekend or in caseof emergency.SALARYWe invite you to consult the Careers pageof our website at www.ccg-gcc.gc.cawhere updated salary information is posted.REQUIREMENTSApplicants must have successfullycompleted secondary school and have adegree/diploma in electronic technologyfrom an accredited university or college.Following this, they will then need to applyto the Marine Electronic Development(MELDEV) Training Program.Photo: Marie-Pier Malboeuf4 Career Opportunities

Shore-basedEngineerMajor Crown Projects (MCP) and IntegratedTechnical Services (ITS) EngineersPhoto: Marie-Pier MalboeufEngineers work toward the construction of various vessels for theCanadian Coast Guard’s Fleet Renewal Program. They designand deliver marine systems through hull, mechanical, electrical,communications, navigation or integrated logistical support.CCG Engineers also work on shore-based electronic equipmentand civil structures such as electronic navigation systems, towersand buoys.HOURS OF WORKEngineers are expected to work a 37.5 hourweek.SALARYWe invite you to consult the Careers page ofour website at www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca whereupdated salary information is posted.REQUIREMENTSApplicants must have a degree from arecognized university in naval architecture,electrical engineering, mechanicalengineering, civil engineering or some otherengineering specialty relevant to the duties ofthe position.Photo: Marie-Pier MalboeufPhoto: Marie-Pier Malboeufwww.ccg-gcc.gc.ca It’s more than a career. It’s an adventure! 5

Shore-basedMarine Communications and TrafficServices (MCTS) OfficerPhoto: Trinidad RuizMarine Communications and Traffic Services Officers are the eyesand ears of Canadian marine traffic. They coordinate traffic onthe water at all times, provide continuous monitoring of all marinefrequencies, respond to distress calls and communicate the needs ofships to those on shore.SALARYWe invite you to consult the Careers page ofour website at www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca whereupdated salary information is posted.Photo: Pauli ThurnerHOURS OF WORKMCTS Officers work shiftwork, an average of 37.5hours a week.REQUIREMENTSApplicants must have successfully completedsecondary school before applying to theMarine Communications and Traffic ServicesTraining Program.AdministrationPhoto: Marie-Pier MalboeufHOURS OF WORKThe Canadian CoastGuard seeks dynamicprofessionals in variousfields including finance,administration, planning,human resources,communication andinformation technology.Administration staff is expected to work a 37.5 hour week.SALARYWe invite you to consult the Careers page ofour website at www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca whereupdated salary information is posted.REQUIREMENTSFor all positions, applicants must have atleast successfully completed secondaryschool before applying. However, with manyAdministration employment opportunities,positions will require post-secondaryeducation.6 Career Opportunities

studentsPhoto: Marie-Pier MalboeufStudentsSTUDENT EMPLOYMENTThe CCG hires students from the Federal Student Work ExperienceProgram (FSWEP), which is the Government of Canada inventory ofstudents seeking jobs in Canada, or through Co-operative Educationprograms provided by academic institutions. In addition, the Inshore RescueBoat (IRB) Service, a departmental program run through FSWEP, providesthe only seagoing positions available for students.Photo: Chris TollerPhoto: Scott MartinHOURS of WorkStudents hired through FSWEPusually work full-time (37.5 hours aweek) during the summer holidaysand may continue to work part-time iftheir employment is extended. Co-opstudents usually work full-time duringtheir work term.STUDENT WAGESWages are based on the students’current academic and experience level.Photo: Marie-Pier Malboeufwww.ccg-gcc.gc.ca It’s more than a career. It’s an adventure! 7

CCGCollegePhoto: Marie-Pier MalboeufCanadian Coast Guard CollegeDo you enjoy traveling and being challenged? Do you excel at math and physics? Are you a team player? If so, you maywant to consider enrolling at the Canadian Coast Guard College (CCGC). The CCGC is an internationally renownedinstitute of marine training located in Sydney, Nova Scotia.Programs and CoursesThe CCG College offers a four-year training program in Navigation and Marine Engineering and gives you theopportunity to study in French or English at no cost!Not only are tuition and books free, but students (known as Officer-Cadets) receive a monthly allowance while at theCollege and additional money during at-sea training.The College also offers training for Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Officers and ElectronicsTechnologists. Candidates who are successful in the MCTS selection process attend a 23 week training course. Duringthis period, they receive a training allowance. Successful completion of the training guarantees them employment withthe CCG.For Electronics Technologists, graduates of an accredited community college or institute of technology may apply tothe Marine Electronic Development Program (MELDEV) and if selected, are automatically hired as an ElectronicsTechnologist with the CCG. MELDEV is a three-year training program of which 27 months are spent on formaltraining at the CCG College.Photo: National Photo Library8 Career Opportunities