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 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.
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.
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 primary coastal features, weather, tide, and charts.
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.
Basic knowledge of the acts and regulations applicable to a given program area, based on education or training.
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 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.
Understanding of concentration, stages of development, and forms of ice (Egg Code). Knowledge of assets’ communication equipment and capabilities. Understands meteorological processes, such as air masses, weather, and atmospheric structures. Understands ice analyses and charts. Understands iceberg formation and tracking.
Knowledge of the process of planning, implementing, and controlling procedures for the efficient and effective transportation and storage of goods, facilities, or personnel.
Understands the administrative support required for aspects of logistics in a unit.
Logically integrates various ideas, intentions and information to define goals, objectives, schedules, action plans and effective solutions.
Understands basic techniques for planning and organizing his or her own activities. Willingness to clarify priorities as needed. Understands the importance of monitoring the quality and timeliness of his or her own work and using the resources immediately available to him or her.
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.
Provides SITREPS on icebreakers’ position. Understand the established and applicable operational procedures within IB. Applies knowledge of basic computer software and hardware in a productive way. Understands charts and maps, and knows their specific characteristics.
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 tours and educational experiences highlighting the workings of operation centres, their mandate, equipment, and staffing.
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.
Recognizes the importance of safety in the Canadian Coast Guard. Familiar with the orientation safety awareness training.
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.
Listens to leaders and emulates positive behaviour through observation and imitation, when and where applicable. Recognizes personal limitations and is motivated to address and improve them.
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.
Articulates pride in being a member of the Coast Guard. Wears and maintains the uniform properly, when and where applicable.
