Current position details

POSITION DETAILS: GT-07 Maritime and Civil Infrastructure (MCI) Technician
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.
National Headquarters: The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) National Headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Central: The Central Region consists of Ontario and Quebec, minus the Nunavik region in northern Quebec.
CERTIFICATIONS
No Certifications
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 Organizational Knowledge Knowledge of the Canadian Coast Guard organization, its partners, and relationships with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and other internal and external stakeholders.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Advanced knowledge of programs and their impact on relations with the public and partners regionally and/or nationally. Extensive knowledge of all CCG programs, as well as regional and national capacity and asset condition. Participates in program planning.
Program Knowledge and Application Program Knowledge and Application Knowledge of the programs the Canadian Coast Guard manages and supports. Understands the services and delivery of program mandates: Search and Rescue (SAR), Icebreaking (IB), Aids to Navigation (AtoN), Environmental Response (ER), Conservation and Protection (DFO C&P), Oceanography (DFO Science) and Fisheries Research (DFO Science).	3 Position Level: 3 Intermediate (Able to successfully complete the necessary tasks in this competency. Some assistance may still be needed but can usually perform the task independently) Practical knowledge of program deliveries in a regional or national organizational setting. Understands most programs and associated assets. Knowledge of key contacts for other programs. Comprehends roles and responsibilities of client partners.
Incident Command System (ICS) Knowledge Incident Command System (ICS) Knowledge Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), its functions, role, and reporting structures. Knowledge of procedures and processes involved in an emergency response.	3 Position Level: 3 Intermediate (Able to successfully complete the necessary tasks in this competency. Some assistance may still be needed but can usually perform the task independently) Practical knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) during pollution incidents. Knowledge of the relationship between the Coast Guard Safety Management System (SMS) and the ICS. Understands how to determine optimum intervention options and determining the severity, sensitivity, and impact of an incident. Understands equipment specifications and maintenance requirements.
Engineering/Electrical Knowledge and Principles Engineering/Electrical Knowledge and Principles Understands concepts, practices, and theories involved in the development/review/construction, maintenance, operations, or repair of, projects/sites and their potential environmental, and safety impacts.	5 Position Level: 5 Expert (Provides guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used) Strategic in approach, understands and addresses inter-dependencies and real issues. Ability to make timely decisions within engineering constraints and direct actions to mitigate impact on mission.
Sensory Equipment Knowledge Sensory Equipment Knowledge Knowledge of operational equipment and surveillance circuits available in the Canadian Coast Guard such as radars, radios, satellite gear, cameras, tracking systems, search systems, plotters, etc.	3 Position Level: 3 Intermediate (Able to successfully complete the necessary tasks in this competency. Some assistance may still be needed but can usually perform the task independently) Practical knowledge of the full range of operational equipment provided to perform operational tasks that demonstrate and are linked to understanding and impacting the marine domain.
TECHNICAL ELEMENTS: Technical elements describe abilities to apply knowledge to efficiently perform the job.	LEVEL
Project/Program Management Project/Program Management Program management is the management of a program or part of a programme and/or a series of projects, involving in-depth and extensive knowledge of areas such as procedures, operations, policies and other departments, agencies or the private sector, as well as specialized technical knowledge of programs. Project management involves effectively integrating and/or participating in all aspects of a finished project, ensuring that work progresses towards the achievement of goals and objectives.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Extensive practical experience in leading projects and/or programs. Leads program/project support activities, taking the initiative to gather additional information, keep documentation organized, and identify process improvements when needed. Actively participates in all projects and provides advice to others who seek assistance. Able to train and advise anyone seeking guidance on basic to complex projects.
Planning and Priority Setting Planning and Priority Setting Logically integrates various ideas, intentions and information to define goals, objectives, schedules, action plans and effective solutions.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Experience in effectively planning and organizing activities for a department or unit. Sets goals and objectives and realistically anticipates obstacles. Determines priorities and allocates resources effectively. Effectively manages time to meet schedules and deadlines. Willingness to help others and give advice if asked.
Procurement and Purchasing Procurement and Purchasing Ability to manage the process of selecting suppliers, establishing terms of payment, implementing strategic validation, making selections, negotiating contracts and purchasing goods.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Establishes the logistics of delivery schedules, monitors progress and contacts clients and suppliers to resolve issues. Negotiates land acquisition or access rights for the CCG’s use and may conduct field investigations of properties. Evaluates offers, costs and quality of goods or services. Review and process claims against suppliers. May provide training and advice to others.
Workforce Management (HR) for Supervisors/Managers Workforce Management (HR) for Supervisors/Managers Manages unit or units workforce planning, recruitment, organizational design, classification issues, training and development, employment equity, official languages issues, performance management/labour relations, compensation issues, and rewards/recognition items.	2 Position Level: 2 Novice (A level of experience has been obtained; may need help when performing a task/skill) Provides basic HR-related information to colleagues, members, and others. Identifies deviations in applications of HR procedures or validates them with the competent authority. Supervises a small unit and conducts performance management input.
Financial Management for Supervisors/Managers Financial Management for Supervisors/Managers Applies the rules, policies, regulations, and procedures of the Financial Administration Act as they apply to the Canadian Coast Guard as well as the organization's financial assets and management procedures (including related procurement rules) such as: financial authority level and approval process, financial accounting procedures, public accountability, budgeting, projecting, monitoring, reporting, financial auditing, etc.	2 Position Level: 2 Novice (A level of experience has been obtained; may need help when performing a task/skill) Maintains Coast Guard unit assets and property (e.g. office equipment, vehicles, information databases, etc.). Updates budgets and projections. Purchases with credit cards when required. Runs salary and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) reports and statements for managers. Makes budget entries and reconciles accounts with rationales. Tracks and analyzes unit cash flow.
Materiel Management Materiel Management Classifies materiel according to Canadian Coast Guard and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) directives. Tracks materiel during receipt, storage, issue, and disposal.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Uses supplier classifications systems and cross-reference tables where available. Performs a full systematic process of developing, operating, maintaining, upgrading, and disposing, including commissioning and decommissioning of vessels as they relate to fleet operations, when and where applicable.
Adult Teaching Adult Teaching Teaching or instructing adults in systematic and sustained self-educating activities so that they may gain new forms of knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values. This includes various forms of specific and generic instruction as required by the Canadian Coast Guard with an emphasis on the needs of adults and the results orientation of the organization.	3 Position Level: 3 Intermediate (Able to successfully complete the necessary tasks in this competency. Some assistance may still be needed but can usually perform the task independently) Communicates high expectations of learners on Coast Guard employment in motivating them to meet goals. Delivers lessons in a professional, clear, and understandable way. Engages in active listening, dialogue, and questioning to facilitate and support learning.
Life Cycle Asset Management Life Cycle Asset Management Employs an integrated approach to optimizing the life cycle of the Canadian Coast Guard’s assets beginning at conceptual design, continuing through shut down, and decommissioning/disposal.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Manages a risk-based and complexity-based approach to processes, systems, capacity, resourcing, oversight, and reporting to promote the attainment of program outcomes. Advises and guides decisions on life cycle asset management within their area of concern.
Problem Solving Problem Solving Defining a problem, determining the cause of the problem, identifying alternative solutions, prioritizing and selecting them to find a solution, and implementing a solution.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Experienced in finding workable solutions to increasingly complex and multi-dimensional problems by either intuition or systematic approach. Generates and assesses alternative solutions and develops standards to evaluate different intended results offered by alternatives. Provides training and advises on best practices. Conducts monitoring and testing of solutions after implementation.
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 Demonstrating Integrity and Respect Honours commitments and consistently strives to act in the public interest by ensuring that public trust and the law are not violated, while avoiding conflicts of interest and maintaining political and interpersonal neutrality.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Consistently balances national, regional, and site specific ethical priorities. Actively promotes integrity, diversity, bilingualism, and respect through work behaviour and the workplace.
Thinking Things Through Thinking Things Through Plans and adjusts work based on a thorough understanding of the Canadian Coast Guard's priorities. Obtains relevant information, considers all facts, and exercises sound judgement to formulate an opinion and/or make a decision. Analyzes situations and seeks feedback to learn from mistakes.	5 Position Level: 5 Expert (Provides guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used) Thinks strategically about the range of market and business issues likely to impact the Coast Guard's ability to fulfill its mandate. Uses a sound understanding of the organization's strengths and weaknesses, its key stakeholders, and its long-term organizational strategy to leverage decisions of varying scope.
Working Effectively With Others Working Effectively With Others Works cooperatively in order to achieve results. Works positively as part of a team and manages internal conflict. Identifies opportunities to work together within the organization to improve team dynamics and develop relationships. Seeks and builds internal/external alliances, collaborations, and partnerships to advance the Canadian Coast Guard's mandate.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Models and promotes a culture of respect, fairness, and trust. Proficient in capitalizing on the strengths of team members. Encourages members of the team to contribute to a process, and seeks consensus. Always actively works with other teams to ensure that broader common goals are met. Builds and nurtures effective and collaborative networks and relationships with communities of practice, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented Embraces change and actively looks for opportunities to learn and develop professionally and personally. Translates direction into concrete work activities. Identifies opportunities or issues, and takes action to enhance organizational results, without being prompted by others.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Offers expertise to resolve problems. Plans ahead to address future requirements without being asked. Anticipates and responds in a proactive manner to future needs of internal or external clients or groups. Coaches, supports, and encourages others to test limits, when and where applicable. Seeks new opportunities to improve outcomes using innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and surpass performance goals.
Apply Safety Considerations Apply Safety Considerations Promotes workplace safety. Follows safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations. Reacts safely and appropriately during emergencies. Integrates health and safety considerations in planning, response, and reviews.	5 Position Level: 5 Expert (Provides guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used) Promotes and integrates a culture of organizational safety. Develops risk analyses for responders and senior personnel regarding health and safety. Ensures required personnel are trained in first aid and safety procedures, as required. Leverages health and safety lessons learned from post-incident and post-exercise reviews in daily operations.
Leadership Leadership Attracts and mobilizes members and colleagues towards a shared vision and purpose in the best interests of the Canadian Coast Guard and the public it serves. Motivates project members, sets achievable objectives, maintains a positive outlook, takes responsibility, makes decisions, and provides constructive feedback.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Links members' individual development to organizational objectives and developing future leaders. Encourages innovation. Remains effective in the face of obstacles. Identifies and assesses risks in projects or decisions and produces realistic contingency plans to mitigate possible impacts. Exercises positive influence on the organization when needed.
Canadian Coast Guard Culture Awareness Canadian Coast Guard Culture Awareness The extent that members believe in the mission, mandate, and values of the Coast Guard and project that commitment through their actions and attitudes towards the organization and its stakeholders. Employee statements and deportment reflect a natural enthusiasm for the Coast Guard, what it does, and how it is viewed by the public.	4 Position Level: 4 Advanced (Performs the actions associated with this skill without assistance. Able to provide assistance to other colleagues when questions arise regarding this skill) Propagates the Coast Guard's vision, mission, mandate, and programs internally and externally as an example of deep pride in the organization. Conveys the importance of the Coast Guard's work to members and stakeholders. Celebrates organizational achievements.