Air Cushion Vehicle; ACV Engineer

Selection process number 26-DND-EA-CCG-

Salary $78,909 to $99,200

Level EG-05

Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Perform daily and periodic inspections, maintenance and certification of air cushion vehicles (ACVs) to maintain certification and validity of flight permits in accordance with seaworthiness manuals, the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA, 2001) and the high speed code. This work is carried out under the authority delegated by the ACV Maintenance Engineer certificate issued by Transport Canada (TC) in accordance with TC requirements.

Perform unscheduled or unexpected maintenance following a systems inspection, a failure, incident or malfunction report by crews or technicians, or a new or revised seaworthiness directive or service bulletin. Attest to post‑maintenance certification for maintenance performed on a component, subassembly and/or ACV in accordance with the delegated authority and in compliance with approved data, TCMS’s TP5579 and applicable seaworthiness standards.

Make minor or major modifications to the ACV, its components, equipment, and special parts and tools in accordance with the manufacturer’s technical publications and other applicable approved standards. This includes shop manufacture of some special parts and tools that are not commercially available.

The Canadian Coast Guard is a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence. We work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and protect Canada’s marine environment. We celebrate diversity and commit to values and ethics, recognizing our employees for achievements and offering wide‑ranging career opportunities.

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.

• Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and DAOD 7021‑1.
• Marine Emergency Duties STCW – Basic Safety.
• Valid Health Canada Occupational Health Medical for seagoing personnel or a Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Certificate for the occupation group applied to (Deck, Engine, or Catering) – no limitations.
• For Canadian citizens, a Valid Canadian Passport; for Canadian permanent residents, a valid passport from a recognized Passport Issuing Authority.
• Willingness and ability to wear a Respiratory Protection device and meet the standard of the CCG Respiratory Protection Program (RPP).
• Willingness to wear and maintain a uniform per Canadian Coast Guard standards, inclusive of CSA approved safety footwear, and maintain job‑related personal safety equipment.
• Willingness and ability to perform overtime work as required, often on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to work shift work, rotating hours, and variable hours of work.
• Willingness and ability to travel by air, land and by sea.

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following essential qualifications.

• Education
  
  • A secondary school diploma or employer‑approved alternatives (see note).
  • • A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
  • • An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Occupational certification
  
  • Possession of a Transport Canada ACV Engineering license Class 1 or 2 and/or a TC marine engineering certificate of competency, or a TC Aircraft Maintenance Engineer certificate of competency or a Diesel engineer certificate recognized by a province, or a general engineer certificate recognized by a province.
• Experience
  
  • Experience interpreting specifications, schematics, and component drawings to perform system‑wide or equipment‑specific maintenance.
  
  • Experience in the trouble‑shooting of fire suppression systems.

• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and troubleshooting techniques for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic…