NS Gov needs SVMO for ferry

[The Dieselduck]

Marine Engineer 1 (Term) (LaHave Ferry)
Marine, Engineering / Engineering Technology

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
LaHave, Nova Scotia

“LaHave Ferry”
Please quote Competition # JB-1532CO-CB

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or on your resume.

Duties:
The Marine Engineer operates main engines ensuring that all auxiliaries, pumps, ventilating fans, steering motors, and furnaces are functioning in a safe and efficient manner. The Marine Engineer inspects, repairs and maintains the mechanical and electrical equipment on the ferries. The Marine Engineer also assumes duties related to the Mate including arranging vehicles and/or cargo on deck, collecting tickets where applicable, and ensuring that the boat is clean at all times. The crews on the ferry work 12 hours shifts to support 24 hours operation, 365 days a year.

Qualifications:
Grade 10, or an acceptable equivalent combination of knowledge and experience. A minimum Small Vessel Machinery Operators certificate with three years mechanical experience. Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Certificates, Seafarer’s Marine Medical Certificate and Marine First Aid are required. Please include copies of certificates and other proof of qualifications with your application for this position.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in termination of your employment.

Pay Grade: MOS 13

Salary Range: $43,543 - $44,722 Approximate Annual Salary

Closing Date: June 15, 2015

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a Nova Scotia Government Civil Service Employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their Employee ID. Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued. Your Employee Self-Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status and ID number are prior to applying for this restricted position.

External applicants and current casual Nova Scotia Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified Nova Scotia Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

To Apply:
• Please demonstrate in your application how you meet the above qualifications. In your cover letter identify the competition number, position and department.
• To apply for this position, simply click on the “Apply Online Now” button. To serve you better, we are using a user-friendly on-line application system through Career Beacon. Online applications are required and will provide benefits for you, as outlined below. All submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date.
• First time users to this on-line application system simply need to complete a quick basic registration to receive a username and password. If an email is not immediately received, please check your junk mail folder to ensure that it did not get directed there. Once registered, you will be able to upload your resume and cover letter in seconds or create them using the editor option in the system. Clicking on the “Apply Online Now” button will bring you to the registration or sign on screen. If you encounter any difficulties with your registration or technical issues, simply call 1-888-878-7637 for assistance (Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30).
• If after speaking with Career Beacon you are still unable to apply using this online system (check with your local library or CAP (Community Access Program www.nscap.ca) site for free computer/internet access), please call (902) 424-8180 to make other arrangements to submit your application. It is important that you contact us prior to the closing date
• Benefits of applying online - The system will allow us to send an immediate confirmation email that your application was received. In addition, you can store your application on the system and access a copy of it as well as the posting at a later date if needed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

https://www.careerbeacon.com/posting/46 ... ave-ferry/

[The Dieselduck]

Engineer with Permit (Englishtown & Little Narrows, Cape Breton)
Marine

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
Cape Breton, Little Narrows, Englishtown, Nova Scotia

POSITION POSTING
ENGINEER WITH PERMIT
MARINE SERVICES DIVISION

Please quote Competition # CUPE-1519CO-CB

Under Article 13.01 of the Union Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted:

Classification: Ferry Operator / Engineer with Permit
Hourly Rate: $22.90 per hour
Closing Date: June 15, 2015

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible People, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form, your covering letter or your resume.

Openings exist for Casual Ferry Engineers with Permit on the Englishtown and/or Little Narrows Ferry. The successful candidates will work assigned shifts as required to replace permanent crew members during periods of vacation, sick leave, etc. As this is relief work, there is no guarantee of hours.

Applicant must have Grade Ten, or acceptable equivalent, plus MED’s, Seafarers medical, Marine Basic first aid and previous experience in Seamanship. A minimum Small Vessel Machinery Operators certificate required.

Duties will include but are not limited to operation of main engines ensuring that all auxiliaries, pumps ventilating fans, steering motors and furnaces are functioning in a safe and efficient manner inspection and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment on the ferries. The arranging of vehicles and/or cargo on deck, collecting tickets, and ensuring that the ferry is clean at all times. The crews on the ferry work 12 hour shifts to support a 24 hour operation, 365 days a year.

Applicants may submit a resume and covering letter indicating location preference to the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal, Attention John Majchrowicz Manager, Marine Services, 107C Perrin Drive, Fall River, N.S., B2T 1J6. Applications may also be sent by Fax: 902-861-1152.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority in the Bargaining Unit.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we wish to advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

https://www.careerbeacon.com/posting/46 ... pe-breton/