Manager, Marine Safety and Security

Government of Canada

$85K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in naval architecture, electrical engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • Valid Canadian certificate of competency as Master, Near Coastal, or higher; or Second-class Engineer
  • Significant experience collaborating with federal/provincial authorities, private industry, or Indigenous groups for at least 3 years
  • Experience in report writing, briefing materials, or recommendations
  • Marine-specific experience in ship management, design, or technical operations (for Stream 1)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop marine safety and security policies
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations on marine issues
  • Conduct audits and inspections to ensure marine safety compliance
  • Oversee marine transportation-related initiatives and projects
  • Provide strategic advice on emerging marine transportation issues in Western Canada

Benefits

  • Willingness to travel and work overtime on short notice
  • Access to a training and development program
  • Eligibility for health and wellness initiatives
  • Opportunities for networking within federal and provincial agencies
  • Work in a dynamic, government environment focusing on marine safety and security
Full Job Description
About the position

Work environment

Intent of the process
The immediate is intent to staff an indeterminate position in Vancouver BC. Transport Canada may establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate or specified period) for the Western and Yukon Region.

Positions to be filled
2

Important messages
STREAM 1: Manager, Marine Safety and Security [MARINE]
STREAM 2: Manager, Marine Safety and Security [GENERAL]

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:
1. Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.
The information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected.
We can't make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria may result in the rejection of your application.
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Therefore, if you don't have a Canadian equivalency, please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at 416-962-9725 or by email at: www.cicic.ca.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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• Willing and able to travel and work overtime on short notice.
• Valid Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment.

You need (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

EDUCATION:
Stream 1: TI-08 Marine:
Candidates must possess at least one of the following:
1: Post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognized institution in naval architecture or related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
2: Post-secondary degree or diploma from a recognized institution in electrical engineering/technology or related field OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
3: Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master, Near Coastal or higher.
4: Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as Second-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher.

Stream 2: TI-08 General:

ED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position

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EXPERIENCE:
Stream 1 and Stream 2:
EX1: Significant* experience working in collaboration with partners such as other federal departments, provincial authorities, private industry, or Indigenous groups, etc.
*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of at least 3 years.

EX2: Experience in preparing a variety of written material such as recommendations, reports, or briefing materials.

Stream 1 - TI-08 Marine:
EX3: Experience in one (1) or more of the following:
1. Experience in ship design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection, quality assurance or other marine related areas.
2. Experience in technical or operational management of ships.
3. Experience as master or chief mate on ships.
4. Experience as chief or second engineer.

Stream 2 - TI-08 General:
EX4: Experience working on marine transportation-related initiatives.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
KC1: Create Vision and Strategy
KC2: Mobilize People
KC3: Uphold Integrity and Respect
KC4: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KC5: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KC6: Achieve Results
KC7: Digital Literacy

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to analyze information and provide strategic advice on current and emerging issues affecting marine transportation in Western Canada.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Experience:
AEX1: Experience leading a project team, working group, operational team or multidisciplinary team to achieve a common goal or deliver a defined outcome.
AEX2: Experience interpreting and/or applying legislation, regulations, standards, policies or regulatory programs related to marine transportation, marine safety or marine security.

How to apply

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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé
  • Contact information for 2 references

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Hiring organization contact
Name: Yiming-Kelly Chen, Human Resources Advisor
Email address: [email protected]

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