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POSITION DETAILS: SO-MAO-06 Commanding Officer Small Vessels
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.
Western: The Western Region consists of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon, minus the Yukon slope.
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 500 GT, Near Coastal
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 2
Program Knowledge and Application 3
Administrative Knowledge 2
Incident Command System (ICS) Knowledge 1
Marine Domain Awareness Knowledge 3
Acts and Regulations Knowledge 3
Search and Rescue (SAR) Knowledge 3
Deck Management Knowledge 3
Operations Knowledge 2
Navigational Equipment Standard Operating Procedures Knowledge 2
Environmental Response (ER) Knowledge 2
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: Technical elements describe abilities to apply knowledge to efficiently perform the job. LEVEL
Workforce Management (HR) for Supervisors/Managers 3
Financial Management for Supervisors/Managers 3
Life Cycle Asset Management 2
Problem Solving 2
Search and Rescue (SAR) 1
Bridge Management 3
Logistics for Supervisors/Managers 2
Aids to Navigation (AtoN) 1
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 3
Thinking Things Through 2
Working Effectively With Others 3
Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented 2
Apply Safety Considerations 3
Leadership 3
Canadian Coast Guard Culture Awareness 3