Arctic: The Arctic Region is inclusive of the Yukon North slope, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Nunatsiavut, and Hudson and James Bay. This boundary is inclusive of Inuit Nunangat.
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.
Atlantic: The Atlantic Region consists of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, minus the Nunatsiavut region in Labrador.
CCG College: The Canadian Coast Guard College is a national maritime training facility located on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. It delivers programs in French and English to support the College’s mission and mandate in marine safety, security and environmental protection.
National Headquarters: The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) National Headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario.
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.
Novice (A level of experience has been obtained; may need help when performing a task/skill)
Understands the duties of the CCG and the roles and responsibilities of key contacts in the CCG’s regional organization. Has a good understanding of certain programs and assets.
Close
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).
Limited knowledge of the Coast Guard's functions and the roles and responsibilities of key Coast Guard contacts within a regional organizational setting. Understands some programs and assets well.
Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), its functions, role, and reporting structures. Knowledge of procedures and processes involved in an emergency response.
Limited knowledge of the principles and working process of the Incident Command System (ICS). Knowledge of methodology for all Coast Guard incidents, emergency or contingency plans executed in environmental response, humanitarian assistance, maritime security, planned security events, Coast Guard internal incidents and major maritime incidents.
Having true and timely information about everything on, under, related to, adjacent to, or bordering a sea, ocean, or other navigable waterway. This includes all related activities, infrastructure, shipping, vessels, cartography, and natural phenomena. For marine security, it includes being aware of anything in the marine domain that could threaten Canada's national security.
Understands basic traffic patterns for traffic avoidance, observing and reporting weather conditions, and local tides in immediate surroundings.
An understanding of the acts and regulations pertinent to operational programs, including their affective clauses, sources, authorities, and impacts on a given program or programs in the Canadian Coast Guard.
Limited knowledge of acts and regulations based on training, researching, and limited experience in a given program setting.
Knowledge of the coastal and national search and rescue safety nets, the authorities, stakeholders, roles and relationships, and how they all work together in incidents and scenarios. This includes Canadian Coast Guard assets at sea and ashore (Marine Communications and Traffic Services [MCTS], the Regional Operations Centre [ROC], the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre [JRCC]), the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, other government departments (Transport Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Department of National Defence), industry, and the public.
Limited knowledge of each part of the Search and Rescue (SAR) system, how each works and works together, and how a local incident plays out in exercises and real life scenarios.
Knowledge of procedures and processes involved in icebreaking operations coordination. Knowledge of area of responsibility (AOR) characteristics. Knowledge of operational electronics programs related to the IB program (Icebreaking Operations Data Information System [IODIS], Vessel Traffic Management Information System [INNAV], and Google Earth). Knowledge of the various standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standing operational guidelines.
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 navigation, ship construction, and ship handling principles as they relate to navigation in ice infested waters. Knowledge of reporting (such as the Icebreaking Operations Data Information System [IODIS]) and mapping (such as Information System on Marine Navigation [INNAV] and Exact Earth) systems and other related software in daily operations. Understands oceanographic processes: waves, currents, and shoreline dynamics as they relate to ice. Understands navigation protocols, such as course plotting, in order to evaluate the safety of an ice route.
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.
Fundamental Awareness (Common knowledge or an understanding of basic techniques and concepts)
Basic knowledge on the use of equipment relative to the immediate task.
Plans and develops exercises (simulations of an emergency situation), which includes validating exercise plans, developing member skills, testing them during exercises, and testing established procedures. It includes a visual overview of the exercise, tracks related hours/cost of exercise, assigns responsibilities and logistical tasks.
Provides input into basic exercise plans.
Receives, analyzes, and answers requests for icebreaking assistance. Coordinates icebreaker positioning and tasking’s. Monitors effectiveness of operational solutions and adapts accordingly. Communicates information to management, clients and partners. Prepares ice routes suggestion and information package for the clients and industry. Ice bulleting, marine information and warning. Prepares complete information presentation regarding the icebreaking program for morning briefings to senior management.
Follows transit of vessels through ice within AOR. Calculates AIRSS data. Monitors ice conditions using ice charts. Receives icebreakers assistance requests directly from ships owners, ship operators or by MCTS. Uses IODIS as required. Receives requests for ice routing from VTS and ships; asks for all necessary information in order to action them, consolidates it in a standardized way and forwards the requests to the ISS. Uses appropriate email templates for ship’s tasking’s. Prepares the daily SitRep of CCG assets’ location for internal partners. General understanding the ice Egg code.
Monitors and operates systems to schedule and track ships' activities to ensure the best use of available resources for regular program delivery, including emergency situations.
Participates in exercises or incidents using sensors and equipment with an operation centre, giving information, obtaining data, and taskings or instructions. Reads operational orders and data published by operations centres.
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.
Uses government assets responsibly. Discusses ethical concerns with their supervisor or colleagues and, when necessary, seeks and follows appropriate disclosure procedures.
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.
Researches available options to recommend a solution. Understands the Coast Guard's operational and organizational goals and strategies, and aligns activities towards the vision and strategic imperatives.
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.
Solicits opinions and viewpoints of team members. Cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organization. Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit. Draws on other groups to facilitate project execution or persuade others. Manages personal work-life balance and respects the work-life balance of others.
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.
Responds to issues and/or brings concerns forward rather than waiting for them to be reported by someone else. Looks for new opportunities and seizes them when they arise. Plans for contingencies to deal with unexpected events. Structures work in order to achieve required results.
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.
Conducts operations consistent with the Coast Guard Safety Management System (SMS), national and regulatory safety procedures, and policy when and where applicable. Understands the risks and manages safety and health issues when and where applicable. May participate in occupational health and safety groups and audits.
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.
Adapts to change to help the team evolve in conjunction with the Coast Guard's evolving concerns. Seizes opportunities to increase skills and knowledge about operations, members, and stakeholders, when and where applicable.
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.
Expresses pride in the humanitarian and environmental nature of the Coast Guard's mission. Participates in organizational engagement activities. Wears the uniform proudly.
