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.
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Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), its functions, role, and reporting structures. Knowledge of procedures and processes involved in an emergency response.
Fundamental Awareness (Common knowledge or an understanding of basic techniques and concepts)
Basic understanding of the different Incident Command System (ICS) elements and incident levels. Understands the established and applicable operational procedures within ICS. Knowledge of associated computer software and hardware.
Knowledge of the coastal marine domain factors such as meteorology, shipping patterns, and security resources. Knowledge of the coastal security nets, its players, authorities, and roles. Knowledge of agency interoperabilities.
Limited knowledge in supporting Fisheries and Oceans Canada's (DFO) marine security programs and conducting analyses using surveillance equipment and working with internal partners.
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 systems for proper scheduling and tracking of ships' activities to ensure of the best use of the available resources for regular program delivery, as well as during emergency situations.
Basic knowledge of a unit's role in an operational context.
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.
Basic knowledge on the use of equipment relative to the immediate task.
Analyzes and gathers information to produce intelligence-driven products in collaboration with interdepartmental partners. Compiles data and information gathered from surveillance activities, intelligence investigations, security events, or incidents.
Identifies legal and regulatory limitations related to operations. Applies appropriate document classification to reports. Undertakes basic assignments in surveillance activities. Observes radar feeds and identifies basic trends, patterns, and anomalies.
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.
Participates in and validates discussion-based exercises in talking through plan finalization.
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.
Intermediate (Able to successfully complete the necessary tasks in this competency. Some assistance may still be needed but can usually perform the task independently)
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.
