Inventory: Marine Communications and Traffic Services; MCTS - Training program

Position: Inventory: Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) - Training program
Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

Inventory:
Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) - Training program

National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard (a special operating agency within the Department of National Defence) - Canadian Coast Guard Programs - Marine Navigation Programs

Closing date:
March 31, 2027 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
DND
25J
- Selection process number
26-DND-EA-CCG-664692 Location
Prince Rupert (British Columbia), Victoria (British Columbia), Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador), Placentia (Newfoundland and Labrador), Port-aux-Basques (Newfoundland and Labrador), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Sydney (Nova Scotia), Iqaluit (Nunavut), Prescott (Ontario), Sarnia (Ontario), Les Escoumins (Québec), Québec (Québec)
Salary
$50,706 to $88,010 Level
Ab initio – MCTS Trainee (Phase I):
Training at the Canadian Coast Guard Academy — allowance of $1000 per week

RO‑01 – MCTS Trainee (Phase II):
On‑the‑job training — $50,706 to $72,114

RO‑03 – MCTS Officer: $64,944 to $88,010 Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
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About the position

Duties
Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Officers with the Canadian Coast Guard provide one of the first responses to vessels in distress. They oversee the safety of Canada’s waterways by listening for distress and safety calls, monitoring marine traffic to prevent accidents, making sure that vessels comply with Canadian laws, and by broadcasting maritime safety information, such as weather and navigational warnings.

The job is challenging, fast-paced and always interesting, but can be stressful and demanding. You speak with vessel captains and crews in all kinds of situations and are often the first contact in a marine emergency or crisis. During a marine emergency, you act as a go-between for Search and Rescue and the vessel in danger, and are often the voice those in danger look to for advice and comfort.

You need to be able to multi-task and manage many issues ’s a 24/7 world and we provide service to the marine environment 365 days of the year. Activity on Canadian waters never stops and neither do we! Consequently, you must be willing to accept shift work and work weekends and holidays.
Work environment
We are currently looking for individuals to train to become Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Officers to join our team!
▶ HOW THE MCTS TRAINING PROGRAM WORKS:
The program involves the following two phases:
Phase I:
The MCTS Ab Initio 26‑ to 28‑week training course takes place at the Canadian Coast Guard Academy, located in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The course consists of theory, practical applications and simulations. Here you will learn the basics. Phase II:
On-the-job training takes place at a regionally appointed MCTS Centre. Working with an on-the-job Instructor, you will learn local geography, local and regional procedures while applying the national elements of Phase I training. The on-the-job varies according to MCTS Centre and can last from 3-12 months. After successful completion of Phase II candidates are promoted to a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Officer.  

to get more information on the MCTS training program:
Information on Phase I of the MCTS training program can be found at:
▶ IMPORTANT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (ISOLATED POSTS ONLY**): ↪ Successful candidates may be eligible for crown housing and relocation assistance of up to $5,000.
↪ Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) range from $9,378 to $64,605 annually based on location of residence and if the employee has dependents or is occupying crown housing.
↪ Vacation Travel Assistance will be provided for each eligible member of the household.
↪ Benefits for employees could include up to 3 weeks of vacation (to start), leave provisions for family-related responsibilities, medical and dental benefits, a pension plan and more! Please note that rates and conditions above are subject to change. Please see the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive for more information or to view the rates for other locations at and
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