Shipboard Electrician Officer

About the position

Duties
Do these elements describe you?
• A strong interest in electrical work
• An interest in working at sea
• You enjoy teamwork
• You have a taste for adventure and the ability to work irregular hours.

The selected candidate(s) will have access to 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 professional advancement.⚓ What you’ll be doing as key activities:
• Provide electrical engineering services in the machinery department of a Canadian Coast Guard ship to support its mandate.
• Plan and carry out maintenance and repair of electrical components of main propulsion machinery, the generator set, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, hotel services equipment, and other systems.
• Monitor the electrical or electronic controls of the main propulsion system during operations in confined, restricted, or shallow water areas.
• Assist in developing, modifying, and upgrading electrical or electronic equipment on board.
• Participate in inspections conducted by regulatory authorities.
• Participate in damage control, firefighting, environmental response, and other drills and operations.
• Provide technical advice to the chief engineer and other crew members regarding electrical issues.
• Compile and recommend specifications for the refurbishment of electronic systems, additions or modifications to the ship, and other contractual work required for the maintenance of the ship, and supervise the work of contractors and electricians.
• Make recommendations to the chief engineer regarding the electrical equipment needs of the engine room.
• Provide all necessary support to fulfill the mandate of the Canadian Coast Guard.

Work environment
🍁The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence (DND). We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country’s sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters. The CCG proudly serves 243,000 kilometers of Canada’s vast and rugged coastline, the longest coastline of any given country, and is one of the few federal agencies that provides direct, front-line services 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

🍁The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

Intent of the process
⚠️ Please note that a pull of candidates will take place on September 8, 2026. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.
Any further inventory pulls will occur as needed for operational purposes and/or at the end of the posting period.

The intent of this process is to create an inventory of candidates that will be used to staff term and/or indeterminate positions.A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (term, indeterminate positions), various locations, various language requirements and security profiles.📌 Subject to obtaining their Canadian Coast Guard certification, qualified candidates may be eligible for indeterminate (permanent) employment.

Important messages
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.
📢 How does this work?

✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply Online”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.📌 If you do not have the necessary certifications, please visit the following link: https://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securitemaritime/npmp-formation-examen-certification-faq-1052.htm
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📢 OTHER INFORMATION▶ In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications). Applicants are to indicate the ways in which they feel that they meet the above screening criteria (occupational certifications and experience) as well as the asset qualifications in order to enable the Assessment Board to determine clearly and unambiguously that the candidate meets the screening requirements and asset qualifications specified.▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply online” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT or any other forms of artificial intelligence). Plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence is strictly prohibited throughout the entire process and suspected non-compliance will be investigated. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)

Conditions of employment

• Obtain and maintain a valid security clearance (Reliability Status or Secret, depending on the position to be staffed).
• Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.
Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information:
►https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND
►https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049 AND
►https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32627 AND
►https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/7000-series/7021/7021-1-conflict-of-interest.html
• Hold and maintain a valid passport, where required for the position.
• Hold and maintain a valid Health Canada medical certificate for seagoing personnel. (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).
• Hold and maintain valid certificates of competency, where required for the position.
• Willingness to be assigned anywhere within the Central region.
• Be able to go to sea for extended periods and in varying weather conditions.
• Travel by land, air, or sea.
• Wear and maintain uniform, safety footwear, and personal protective equipment in accordance with organizational standards.
• Work overtime, as required.
• For vessels primarily assigned to Search and Rescue operations, employees must be within 30 minutes (response time) of the vessel during their work period.
• Comply with the organization’s Respiratory Protection Program and wear required respiratory protective equipment.
• Be subject, to a police records check and credit check conducted by the RCMP, where required for the position.

Operational Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or mobility associated with a driver’s license.
• Accept additional responsibilities associated with the performance of duties applicable to this position.
• Must be willing to complete mandatory training related to employment during the rest period.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Note: Indefinite appointments will be made in accordance with CGOO 530.00.

EDUCATION
ED1: College diploma in Electrical Engineering – Automation and Control.
OR
ED2: Valid certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology or a similar or equivalent program from a recognized institute.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrative integrity and respect
C2: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C3: Thinking things through
C4: Working effectively with others
C5: Communication

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - Positions in Great Lakes sector: English essential
Positions in St-Lawrence sector: French essential, Bilingual imperative (BBB/BBB)

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment:
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application. For more information, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/second-language-testing-public-service/self-assessment-tests.html

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS ❗ Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position. If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.

DEPENDING ON THE POSITION BEING STAFFED, ONE OR MORE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE DEEMED AS AN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION AND ONLY CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH A PRIORITY ENTITLEMENT WHO POSSESS THOSE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT SPECIFIC VACANCY.OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
AOC1: Possession of a valid Marine Emergency Duty certificate STCW Basic Safety (MED A1 and B2)
AOC2: Possession of valid Marine Emergency Duty certificate Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats (MED B1)
AOC3: Possession of valid Marine Emergency Duty certificate Advanced Firefighting (MED C)
AOC4: Possession of a valid CCG Certificate of Competency, Electrical Officer

Our commitment

We're 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 the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Additional links

For more information about our organization, watch this 1-minute video This is the Canadian Coast Guard
We invite you to watch this short video (2.5 minutes) to learn more about how to submit your job application online Cracking the Code

Hiring organization contact

Name: Josianne St-Pierre - Staffing Advisor
Email address: [email protected]

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