Program Manager

Benefits:

• An experience of a lifetime serving Canadians
• Northern allowances in addition to regular pay
• Vacation travel assistance available
• Government housing is available in some communities
• Inclusive, flexible and exciting workplace
• Paid vacation & sick leave
• Hands-on training and career development
• Health & dental care for long-term employees
• Canada Pension Plan for long-term employees

Job description:

Program managers lead on Canadian Coast Guard programs, projects and initiatives. This includes providing advice on developing new, or improving current, services and polices.

Your work location would be one of our offices or bases in the Arctic. Please apply only if you are already living in, or willing to relocate to, the North.

About us:

At the Canadian Coast Guard, we work to ensure the safety of mariners in Canadian waters and help protect Canada's marine environment. To do this important work, we rely on the expertise of our skilled personnel. From our at-sea marine navigators and engineers, to our onshore response specialists, we’re here to serve Canadians and everyone in Canadian waters.

Find out more information about the Canadian Coast Guard by visiting our website at canada.ca/coast-guard-jobs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of up to 40 members, as well as the team’s budget
• Representing the Canadian Coast Guard in working groups, committees and governance meetings
• Negotiating agreements with Indigenous governments and organizations, community groups, and other partners
• Leading engagement with partners and local communities
• Promoting and ensuring compliance with Government of Canada policies and regulations

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Secondary school diploma or a combination of education, training and experience
• Experience leading a team and managing a budget
• Experience working in the North or on Arctic-related files
• Significant experience in their team’s area of responsibility (for example, Indigenous relations, search and rescue, etc.)
• Goal orientated, collaborative, with a strong work ethic
• Enjoys leading a team

The Canadian Coast Guard: Live the experience of a lifetime every day.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Salary: $110,346.00-$134,831.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person