Marine Training Instructor (Navigation) National Defence Closing date: October 20, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time Reference number DND26J-100395-000294 Selection process number 26-DND-EA-NAST-676375 Location Sydney(Nova Scotia) Salary $112,172 to $147,609 Level SO-INS-01 Who can apply Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

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On this page About the position Work environment 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 Canadas marine environment.

We support Canadas 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.

Canadian Coast Guard Academy We offer specialized marine training to develop future Coast Guard officers and provide ongoing training for Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) personnel.

Learn the skills to save lives, safeguard marine life, and protect the workplace on Canadas waters.

Intent of the process The intent of this process is to fill two (2) positions on an indeterminate (permanent) basis in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

This is an inventory process, and candidates will be assessed continuously during this period.

Please apply before 31 July 2026 to be assessed for the immediate needs.

Please note that candidates will only be assessed once, and re-applications to the inventory will not be considered.A pool of partially or essentially qualified candidates may be established through this process and used to staff identical or similar positions with various employment tenures (temporary and permanent), language profiles, operational requirements, and conditions of employment at the Department of National Defence.

Positions to be filled 2 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.

How does this work? Step 1: Read the entire advertisement.

Want to join our team? Let us know youre interested! Click Apply.

Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications.

If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration.

Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong.

In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity.

Please click Apply to submit your application.

If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.

Depending on the position being staffed: Additional qualifications,



operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants.

Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

The information you provide in this application must be true and may be verified.

Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you.

To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential.

Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates.

You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence .

Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.

If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information: AND )The appointed candidate must meet all essential qualifications and conditions of employment and be administered the Oath before being appointed to the position.

Administration of the Oath concerns individuals appointed from outside the public service.

Conditions of employment Reliability Status security clearance Learn more about . COE2.

Obtain a Health Canada Occupational Assessment Medical COE3.

Willing and able to wear a uniform. COE4.

Willing and able to wear and maintain CSA approved safety footwear and maintain job-related personal safety equipment. COE5.

Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.

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Candidates may be contacted and asked to submit information to confirm conditions of employment.

Operational Requirements OR1.

Willing and able to work overtime OR2.

Willing and able to travel You need (essential for the job) Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following Essential qualifications are qualifications that you must meet in order to be considered for the position.

This means that when you apply, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience listed below. _____________________________________ EDUCATION The minimum standard is: ED1: Successful completion of acceptable specialized training related to the position.

Learn more about . _____________________________________ Occupational CertificationOC1.





Transport Canada Certificate of Competency - Master Near Coastal OR OC2.

Transport Canada Certificate Chief Mate Near Coastal._____________________________________ EXPERIENCEEX1.

Experience as an officer in charge of a navigational watch at sea.

Applied / assessed at a later date ________________________________ KNOWLEDGE K1.

Knowledge of the theories and principles of maritime navigation K2: Knowledge of the regulations pursuant to Canadian Shipping Act________________________________ COMPETENCIES C1.

Demonstrating integrity and respect C2.

Thinking things through C3.

Working effectively with others C4.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented C5.

Communication**Communication refers to writing, expressing ideas (e.g. orally, using non-verbal language such as sign language, or using assistive technology), and active listening, which allows you to understand and be understood by others.________________________________ ABILITES AB1.

Ability to plan, organize and implement program activities.

Language requirements (essential for the job) Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - _____________________________________ English Essential French Essential Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC) Learn more about .

You may need (asset qualifications) May be applied / assessed at a later date Asset qualifications are qualifications that may be required for the position.

If you possess any of the qualifications listed below, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification in your application.ASSET EDUCATION AED1.

Graduation from a recognized nautical institution Learn more about . ________________________________EXPERIENCE AEX1.

Experience as Commanding Officer or Chief Officer. AEX2.

Experience as a Ships Officer on Canadian Coast Guard Vessels. AEX3.

Experience teaching in the field of maritime navigation.________________________________ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada''s population.

To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.

We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.

As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

Our commitment We''re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process.

If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please below to request specialized accommodation.

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion _______________________________________________________________________________________ Learn more about . ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada.

We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.

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📌 Marine Training Instructor (Navigation) (Sydney)
🏢 Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
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