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.
Intermediate (Able to successfully complete the necessary tasks in this competency. Some assistance may still be needed but can usually perform the task independently)
Good understanding of programs within a regional or national organizational framework. Understands most programs and associated assets. Identifies contacts for other programs. Understands partners’ roles and responsibilities.
Close
Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), its functions, role, and reporting structures. Knowledge of procedures and processes involved in an emergency response.
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 the management of an Incident Command System (ICS) command and control structure. Knowledge of interoperability with other organizations such as regional, federal, provincial, territorial, and international partners, and response organizations. Understands and applies life cycle management of equipment. Understands national exercise program (NEP) principles.
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.
Novice (A level of experience has been obtained; may need help when performing a task/skill)
Understands basic traffic patterns for traffic avoidance, observing and reporting weather conditions, and local tides in immediate surroundings.
Knowledge of all facets of the uses of, management, and maintenance of lock operation in the Canadian maritime domain.
Expert (Provides guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used)
Expert knowledge of all facets of canal lock operating, as well as such maintenance functions as ordering and overseeing preventative maintenance of gates, and controls.
Logically integrates various ideas, intentions and information to define goals, objectives, schedules, action plans and effective solutions.
Strong ability to plan and organize activities effectively. Monitors the quality and timeliness of others’ work as well as his or her own. Uses available resources and seeks assistance to clarify priorities as needed. Reports results to promote accountability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Defining a problem, determining the cause of the problem, identifying alternative solutions, prioritizing and selecting them to find a solution, and implementing a solution.
Experienced in identifying, defining, solving and prioritizing standard problems without causing other unanticipated problems. Identifies root causes, sets goals and identifies constraints. Conducts impact analysis and identifies possible consequences of actions/decisions.
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.
Consistently balances national, regional, and site specific ethical priorities. Actively promotes integrity, diversity, bilingualism, and respect through work behaviour and the workplace.
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.
Identifies several potential causes of events or multiple-part consequences. Analyzes complex, evolving circumstances and takes corrective action to avoid resource constraints and meet deadlines. Compares and contrasts evidence and information from various sources in a comprehensive and time sensitive manner. Understands program interdependencies and the need to integrate activities across functions/areas related to project planning, program implementation, and evaluation. Creates strategic alignment between cross-functional teams. Thinks laterally about business problems and opportunities; sees how the work and efforts of other Coast Guard teams/functions/operational centres intertwine to meet broad objectives.
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.
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.
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.
Considers ideas from a variety of sources in order to solve problems. Remains flexible to find alternate ways around obstacles/barriers to achieve goals. Takes calculated risks to achieve goals/outcomes. Perseveres in seeking solutions despite obstacles. Regularly evaluate and challenges work processes. Establishes effective organizational methods for assigning, managing, and tracking work, when and where applicable. Solicits and/or provides information that could affect the planning, programs, and decision-making for the Canadian Coast Guard.
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.
Promotes a culture of unit safety. Ensures required personnel under supervision are trained in first aid and safety procedures. Ensures personnel under supervision apply safety plans and principles. Integrates health and safety planning in conformity with Incident Command Systems (ICS) principles when and where applicable. Integrates health and safety considerations in post-incident and post-exercise reviews.
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.
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.
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.
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.
