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Candidate assessment process

The assessment process tests your knowledge, competencies and abilities to ensure you will be successful in your role as an officer cadet.

The 玩运彩即时比分 College will inform you whether you pass or fail; however the, CCG College does not give feedback to applicants.

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Guidelines

Becoming an officer cadet requires some patience. The 玩运彩即时比分 has an extensive selection process to make sure we hire the right people.

During the process, you will be expected to:

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the termination of your application.

Application and educational assessment

College admissions will review your application and educational documentation, such as high school transcripts and proof of enrollment in the required courses. If you meet or are in the process of meeting the required course prerequisites, you will move to the next step of the selection process.

Screening Questions

As part of the initial application, you must answer screening questions. The screening questions will assess some of the competencies required to be considered a good fit for the Officer Training Program.

Experience questionnaire

Once you are screened into the process, you will be invited to complete an experience questionnaire. This allows us to learn more about your life experiences in areas such as school, community involvement, volunteerism, and seagoing activities.

Learning accommodations

You will be asked if you have a learning disability and if you require learning accommodation(s). It is your responsibility to:

  1. Provide a recent (within the last 5 years) psychological educational assessment prior to the start of the Officer Training Program
  2. Inform college admissions if you are requesting accommodations for the written exam or interview

Do not submit these documents until they are requested from you.

Requests for accommodation measures will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Information received related to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Learning accommodations may be made during the selection process (the written exam and interview); however, there are no guarantees that your accommodations will be met or available to you if you are accepted into the Officer Training Program due to program regulations set forth by Transport Canada.

Security assessment

All government employees are required to have a valid security clearance prior to employment. As part of your application to the Officer Training Program you will be required to obtain a reliability clearance. If you have lived or travelled outside of Canada, please refer to Residency and travel outside of Canada to learn how this may affect your security clearance.

The college will provide you with the forms to apply for security clearance. You will be require to:

College admissions is not responsible for conducting the security clearance. Once we receive your information, we will forward it to Department of Fisheries and Oceans security bureau for processing. Please keep in mind that this process can take several weeks or even months. Admissions will notify you once you have received your reliability security clearance.

Once you start the Officer Training Program, you will be required to obtain a Secret security clearance prior to your first sea phase. At this time, you will have additional documentation to complete.

Interview

In addition to the written assessment, you will be invited to an interview to assess more competencies required to become an officer cadet in the Officer Training Program. The interview is conducted via video conferencing or by telephone.

Consider the following tips for face-to-face or video interviews:

Learn more about the screening questions, interview and sample questions.

Medical exams

Prior to your medical exams

You will be asked to obtain a Candidate Document Number (CDN) from Transport Canada Marine Safety. You will be required to provide this number when you go for your Transport Canada medical.

Obtain a Candidate Document Number from Transport Canada

Visit the closest office in your area and bring the following items with you:

Once you receive your Candidate Document Number from Transport Canada, e-mail it to鈥�DFO.CCGCSelection-CGCCSelection.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Medical assessments

You must pass two medicals and be deemed 鈥淔it鈥� without any:

These medicals will determine if you meet the vision, hearing and physical standards required to perform the duties of your position and your duties at sea. If successful, you will receive your medical clearance.

College admissions will provide you with direction when it is time to book appointments with Health Canada and Transport Canada.

Health Canada medical exam

The Health Canada Occupational Assessment Medical is a pre-employment medical. Meaning you need to pass this medical to obtain a position as an Officer Cadet. A physician designated by Health Canada will complete an Occupational Health Assessment Report for a CAT III seafarers medical.

Transport Canada medical exam

The Transport Canada medical exam is required to work or train aboard a vessel. This is conducted by a Transport Canada designated doctor. It shows a seafarer has met both the mental and physical standards required by Canadian law.聽All seafarers must hold a valid marine medical certificate to work on board a vessel. You need to meet a specified standard of medical fitness set out in the (PDF, 1.56 MB).

Competencies

Competencies are the characteristics an individual must have to perform a job. Take some time to get familiar with the definitions below to help you answer questions about each competency during the written exam and interview. Make sure to identify how you meet each competency, using real life experiences as well as where and when you developed it.

Adaptability

  • Adjust easily to change and new ways of doing things
  • React positively to uncertainty, new situations or ways of doing things
  • Think of appropriate solutions to deal with uncomfortable situations
  • Develop adaptive coping strategies
  • Adjust to different methods, individuals or groups
  • Ask for help
  • Flexible
  • Compromise
  • Co-operative
  • Resilient

Decision-making skills

  • Evaluate relevant information
  • Recognize alternative courses of action
  • Reach conclusions based on the facts

Dependability

  • Achieve consistent, satisfactory results within the time frames
  • Perform work consistently and competently
  • Adapt easily to change
  • Perform duties with minimal supervision
  • Perform duties within required deadlines
  • Manage a heavy workload and ask for help when necessary
  • Work effectively under pressure
  • Be punctual and reliable
  • Make well-thought-out and ethical decisions
  • Conduct yourself honestly and appropriately at all times
  • Pay attention to details

Effective written communication

  • Write very clearly and understandably
  • Use appropriate vocabulary
  • Present information that is:
    • researched
    • accurate
    • informative
    • complete
  • Write sentences that are:
    • clear
    • concise
    • easily understood
  • Develop ideas logically and present them in a reasonable sequence

Effective oral communication

  • Have no difficulty communicating orally
  • Communicate very clearly and understandably
  • Use appropriate vocabulary
  • Present information that is researched and prepared
  • Use sentences that are:
    • clear
    • concise
    • easily understood
  • Develop ideas logically and present them in a reasonable sequence
  • Speak with appropriate:
    • volume
    • speed
    • fluency
    • grammar (or with very few errors)

Judgement

  • Recognize relevant information and consider all factors
  • Assess situations
  • Identify and evaluate the pros and cons of various options
  • Form appropriate and relevant decisions
  • Foresee the impact your decisions will have on others
  • Seek advice when appropriate
  • Make decisions and pursue courses of action
  • Apply:
    • policies
    • principles
    • processes
  • Show foresight in preventing future problems
  • Show a concern for:
    • efficiency
    • effectiveness
    • concreteness
  • Base decisions on objective information and logical argument (non-bias)

Leadership

  • Influence the opinions, attitudes and behaviours of others to direct them toward a common goal
  • Evaluate situations
  • Give and receive appropriate comments
  • Follow up
  • Encourage others to excel
  • Promote and help achieve objectives
  • Create a sense of trust and respect
  • Consider others' needs
  • Delegate tasks and the authority to complete them
  • Take responsibility for the results of the team

Problem-solving skills

  • Deal effectively with situations through:
    • Reasoning
    • discussion
    • action
  • Analyze and compile information
  • Identify options and exercise judgment to identify the best solution
  • Adapt to the situation
  • Provide a solution to challenges or find ways of working around them
  • Make recommendations
  • Anticipate problems and takes preventive measure

Respect

  • Respect the spirt of the law in applying:
    • acts
    • regulations
    • procedures
    • policies
  • Show equity, courtesy and consideration for others
  • Take into account different values and cultural backgrounds by being open to the ideas of others
  • Recognize the abilities of others by asking their opinion, regardless of their level and status
  • Recognize others' needs, particularly the need to balance personal and professional life
  • Recognize and accept:
    • rules
    • guidelines
    • departmental standards
  • Comply with the spirit of the law
  • Respect both official languages
  • Consider others' time, the pressures on them and take into account their commitments
  • Have a positive and constructive attitude toward the organization
  • Allow differences of opinion

Teamwork

  • Work with others toward a common goal
  • Encourage positivity
  • Build team spirit
  • Establish trust and co-operation
  • Informed others about planned and ongoing activities
  • Encourage innovation and new ideas
  • Gives priority to the interests of the team
  • Listen and consider other people's points of view and opinions
  • Participate in group decision-making

Initiative

  • Try to influence the course of events instead of passively accepting the status quo
  • Strive to design and organize activities and to carry them through to completion
  • Try new activities without specific instructions
  • Do activities by yourself
  • Follow through on activities and go beyond what is expected of you
  • Take responsibility for your professional development
  • Anticipate events rather than reacting to them, and take the necessary action
  • Come up with:
    • original ideas
    • innovative approaches
    • solutions to problems
  • Strive to improve organizational performance
  • Be proactive and go beyond what is expected of you
  • Solve problems by taking corrective action, not by laying blame
  • Take on new work activities without specific direction
  • Take effective action without excess reliance on others
  • Come up with new, innovative approaches, rather than accepting the status quo
  • Actively and enthusiastically try to influence events
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