Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region - Marine Engineering Officers Positions

Posting details

• Reference number: DND25J-182738-000024
• Selection process number: 25-DND-EA-CCG-657305
• Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents residing abroad. * Note: Effective 1 September 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard has transferred to DND by Order-in-Council.
• Level: SO-MAO-03, SO-MAO-04, SO-MAO-05, SO-MAO-06, SO-MAO-07, SO-MAO-08

Duties

Rates of pay: Engineering Officer: SO-MAO-03 $41.01 to $45.96 per hour SO-MAO-04 $43.50 to $48.58 per hour SO-MAO-05 $46.32 to $51.68 per hour Senior Engineering Officer: SO-MAO-06 $48.64 to $53.89 per hour SO-MAO-07 $50.48 to $55.97 per hour SO-MAO-08 $53.10 to $58.88 per hour ⚓ What you’ll be doing as key activities: ■ Supervising and managing engine room personnel, financial resources and materiel. ■ Planning and directing the operation, maintenance and repair of the main propulsion plant, electrical plant, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, hotel equipment and miscellaneous systems. ■ Provide technical advice and support to vessel client personnel. ■ Participating in shipboard emergency and safety drills such as firefighting, abandoning ship, man overboard, damage control, and other operations such as search and rescue. ■ Managing, directing and participating, if required, in the watch keeping system. ■ Compiling, recommending and managing refit specifications, vessel's additions and alterations, and other contract repair work required for the upkeep of the vessel. ■ Providing all support necessary to ensure Canadian Coast Guard meets its mandate. ⚓ Who you are: ■ Valid Transport Canada STCW Certificate of Competency - 4th Class marine engineering certificate or higher. ■ You have experience managing shipboard personnel, operations and refits. ■ You enjoy working with a commitment to safety, security and service. ■ You've got great interpersonal and strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team even in difficult situations. ■ You have a natural ability to mentor others by using skills and knowledge. ■ You take pride in the overall condition of the engine room and machinery.

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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's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. 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. What do we offer? 🍁 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

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Intent of the process

👋 The intent of this process is to fill current and future vacancies in various locations with various employment tenures and language profiles within the Department of National Defence including the Canadian Coast Guard.

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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.