Engineering Officer, Senior Engineering Officer

Location: Victoria

Engineering Officer, Senior Engineering Officer

National Defence
- Canadian Coast Guard
- Fleet (

* Note:

Effective 1 September 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard has transferred to DND by Order-in-Council.)

Closing date:
September 30, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
DND
25J
- Selection process number
25-DND-EA-CCG-665258 Location
Victoria (British Columbia)
Salary
$41.01 to $53.89 per hour ((SO-MAO-03: $41.01 to $45.96), (SO-MAO-04: $43.50 to $48.58), (SO-MAO-05: $46.32 to $51.68), (SO-MAO-06: $48.64 to $53.89))
Level
SO-MAO-03, SO-MAO-04, SO-MAO-05, SO-MAO-06 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
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Duties
Engineering Officer, SO-MAO-03, SO-MAO-04, SO MAO 05:

• Supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of the main propulsion plant, electrical plant, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, hotel equipment and miscellaneous systems.

• Supervises and assists in the training of engineering personnel assigned to the watch.

• Leads and/or participates in, damage control, firefighting, environmental response and other drills, exercises and operations;

• Maintains and updates machinery maintenance records, as well as engine room log and oil record books.

Senior Engineering Officer, SO-MAO-06:

• Supervises, plans and directs the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of the main propulsion plant, electrical plant, auxiliary machinery, deck machinery, hotel equipment and miscellaneous systems.

• Provides technical support to vessel client personnel to assist in the conduct of program operations.

• Leads and/or participates in, damage control, firefighting, environmental response and other drills, exercises and operations;

• Recommends and assists with refit specifications, vessel's additions and alterations, and other contract repair work required for the upkeep of the vessel;

• Coordinates and supervises the watch keeping system, and stands assigned watches on a relief basis.

• Makes recommendations to the Chief Engineer pertaining to the engine room's material resource needs.

• Provides all support necessary to ensure Canadian Coast Guard meets its mandate.
Work environment
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence (DND). We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We support Canada’s economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of maritime trade. We help to ensure our country’s sovereignty and security through our presence in Canadian waters.

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Western Region Fleet offers dynamic careers and exciting opportunities to sail over 25,000 km of British Columbia’s coastline, as well as in the Canadian Arctic, the Mackenzie River, and Lake Winnipeg, contributing to the stewardship of Canada’s vast and rugged 243,000 km of coastline. Our fleet consists of 13 vessels and 16 strategically located lifeboat stations.

We play a critical role in ensuring the safety of mariners and protecting the marine environment by delivering essential maritime services using ships, hovercraft, and small craft. Our officers and crew support a wide range of Coast Guard programs, including:

• Search and Rescue

• Aids to Navigation

• Scientific Research Support

• Icebreaking

• Environmental Response

• Waterways management

• Conservation and Protection If you're seeking a meaningful and dynamic career at sea, apply today to join our team!
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to create an inventory of qualified candidates for staffing casual, term, acting, and indeterminate opportunities within the Canadian Coast Guard.
Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
If you have been found qualified in the recent National Engineering Officer and Senior Engineering process, 24-DFO-NCR-CCG-EA-617253, you do not need…