Deck positions
Our deck team ensures the safe navigation of our ships. It鈥檚 also responsible for the safety of all those aboard, and for the marine environment in which we operate.
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Commanding officer
The commanding officer manages all operations of a 玩运彩即时比分 vessel.
Duties
Commanding officers are responsible for:
- administering and managing the vessel鈥檚 resources:
- human
- materiel
- financial
- operating the vessel within the allocated budget
- directing programs in:
- search and rescue
- icebreaking
- environmental response
- boating safety
- conservation and protection
- science
- marine aids to navigation
- managing the operations of the vessel and equipment, including:
- planning
- organizing
- directing
- advising senior management
- ensuring the safety and security of the vessel in port and at sea
- supervising all staff:
- maintaining harmonious relationships
- promoting well-being and productivity
- identifies the need for training
- enforcing compliance and investigating acts of non-compliances, including:
- collecting and providing evidence
- preparing court briefs
Requirements
To become a commanding officer, Coast Guard members must meet various specific training requirements, including:
- various Transport Canada Certificate of Competency requirements as per the including valid Transport Canada Master:
- 150T Domestic with Contiguous Waters Endorsement or higher, STCW endorsement
- 500T Domestic with Contiguous Waters Endorsement or higher, STCW endorsement
- Near Coastal
- meet language requirements specific to the particular position
Classification and salary scale
- SO-MAO-04, SO-MAO-06, SO-MAO-08
- $43.50 to $58.88 per hour (view )
Testimonial
Becoming a commanding officer (captain) in the 玩运彩即时比分 is one of the highlights of my career. We operate our fleet in places that many folks will never see, and experience the country in a way that most cannot imagine.
Sailing a Coast Guard ship is a chance to directly effect Canadians. From search and rescue cases rescuing mariners from peril at sea, to escorting ships throughout the Northwest Passage, it is an awesome career with so many opportunities.
As the captain we are the responsible for the safe navigation of the ship, responsible for the safety of all those aboard, and the marine environment in which we operate. Another highlight of a life at sea in the Coast Guard is that many of our seagoing personnel work 4 weeks on and are off work for 4 weeks.
Chief officer
The chief officer manages the operation of the deck department of a 玩运彩即时比分 vessel. They work under the authority of the commanding officer.
Duties
Chief officers are responsible for:
- managing a deck department during marine operations such as:
- search and rescue
- icebreaking
- environmental response
- boating safety
- conservation and protection
- marine aids to navigation
- planning and coordinating the handling of resources:
- loading
- handling
- stowage
- distribution
- unloading
- maneuvering the vessel in confined waters
- standing navigation watch
- developing a deck maintenance work program:
- maintains defect and preventive maintenance records
- completes various inspection certificates
- assessing equipment requirements and ordering equipment
- acting for the commanding officer, as needed
- directing the vessel鈥檚 emergency team during emergency operations
- coordinating the activities and information between the:
- crew
- scientists
- other supernumerary personnel
- chairing various committees
Requirements
To become a chief officer, Coast Guard members must meet specific training requirements, including:
- a valid Transport Canada Chief Mate, Near Coastal Certificate
- meet language requirements specific to the particular position
Classification and salary scale
- SO-MAO-05, SO-MAO-07, SO-MAO-08
- $46.32 to $58.88 per hour (view )
Testimonial
What I enjoy most about my position as chief officer with the Coast Guard, aside from vacations and time at home that comes from an unconventional schedule, is the action that surrounds the position.
As chief officer, I am always at the heart of the ship鈥檚 operations. As the captain鈥檚 right-hand and head of the deck department, I like to work in a team with different departments, solve problems and find solutions.
In addition to the large amount of hours spent on water aboard the various boats of the ship. In short, a position where all days are different and where we often do not see the time pass.
Health officer (nurse)
Health officers provide comprehensive healthcare to all personnel on 玩运彩即时比分 vessels. That includes wellness services to staff on at-sea missions in isolated regions for 28-to-42-day periods.
Duties
Health Officers are responsible for:
- providing primary and emergency health care to 28-90 onboard personnel
- assessing patient needs to make informed decisions when choosing the best care options
- operating a health clinic which is equipped with standard medical and surgical equipment and a wide range of pharmaceutical products
- providing medical consultations to onboard personnel; consultations are mostly conducted at the clinic, but some may be required to respond to emergencies on site
- ensuring access to mental health and workplace wellbeing services
- liaising with the:
- commanding officer
- medical support providers
- onboard personnel
Requirements
To become a health officer, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- hold a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in any Canadian province or territory
- have experience providing primary health care and responding to emergencies without direct supervision of a physician and in a remote location
- have experience in complete medical assessment of skin lacerations and in basic suturing
- have a:
- from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
- Marine medical certificate from Health Canada
Classification and salary scale
- NU-CHN-03
- $94,016 to $106,864 (view )
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