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POSITION DETAILS: SO-MAO-12 Commanding Officer
DESCRIPTION
Manage a large crew in seagoing operational programs. Senior seagoing leader in the CCG.
RATES OF PAY: To review rates of pay for all classifications listed in the Career Competency Tool (CCT), visit the website of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat .
REGIONS (click here to view the Canadian Coast Guard regions map)
Atlantic: The Atlantic Region consists of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, minus the Nunatsiavut region in Labrador.
Central: The Central Region consists of Ontario and Quebec, minus the Nunavik region in northern Quebec.
CERTIFICATIONS
Marine Emergency Duties - Basic Safety
Marine Emergency Duties - Survival Craft / Rescue Boats
Marine Emergency Duties - Proficiency in Advanced Firefighting
Restricted Operator Certificate-Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
Master, Near Coastal
First Aid, Marine First Aid or Marine Advanced First Aid
KNOWLEDGE ELEMENTS: Knowledge elements are practical or theoretical understanding of a subject. It is the information you need (from past experience or education) to succeed in the position. LEVEL
Organizational Knowledge 4
Program Knowledge and Application 5
Administrative Knowledge 3
Incident Command System (ICS) Knowledge 3
Marine Domain Awareness Knowledge 4
Acts and Regulations Knowledge 4
Search and Rescue (SAR) Knowledge 3
Deck Management Knowledge 5
Fishing Officer Knowledge 2
Operations Knowledge 3
Navigational Equipment Standard Operating Procedures Knowledge 5
Environmental Response (ER) Knowledge 2
Icebreaking (IB) Knowledge 3
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: Technical elements describe abilities to apply knowledge to efficiently perform the job. LEVEL
Workforce Management (HR) for Supervisors/Managers 4
Financial Management for Supervisors/Managers 3
Hotel Services Management 3
Life Cycle Asset Management 2
Problem Solving 4
Search and Rescue (SAR) 1
Bridge Management 5
Aids to Navigation (AtoN) 3
BEHAVIOURAL ELEMENTS: Behaviour elements are the behaviours or attitudes needed for any job with the Canadian Coast Guard. We identified 7 and included a level of competency required for each job. LEVEL
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect 5
Thinking Things Through 5
Working Effectively With Others 5
Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented 5
Apply Safety Considerations 5
Leadership 5
Canadian Coast Guard Culture Awareness 5