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A bubble curtain is activated Once completed in 2021, the The jetty project has been in the works since 2005 which in Esquimalt Harbour just small boat floats will be the berth- prior to a marine blast on ing place for the eight Orca-class coincided with the construction period of the Orca vessels. Sept. 13. The work is being vessels of the Patrol Craft Training Currently, the Orcas are berthed done to make way for a new Unit, and tugboats and auxiliary near D Jetty on the Colwood-side small boats jetty in Dockyard. vessels operated by the Queen’s of the base. QHM vessels reside Harbour Master (QHM). at the current ML floats in the The jetties, ranging in length of waters adjacent to Transport Road towed to their temporary stor- new floats. bour must stop to protect marine 156 to 162 metres, will be built near Fleet Maintenance Facility on the shoreline of Constance age location at Colwood’s D Jetty Before the final assembly of life and their seasonal migration (FMF) Cape Breton. When the by tugboat. The third jetty will the jetty modules, approximately patterns. Cove, with one jetty being near project is complete, they will consist of modules already con- 13,000 cubic metres of submerged “Members of the construction the Hood Building and the other make a short 500 metre move to structed and in use by the Orcas rock in the vicinity of Village Rocks project have notified defence two north of that. the northeast to the new jetties. The design-bid-build project Preparation for the project at D jetty. must be blasted away. Dynamite team members in the immedi- is being overseen by Defence started in 2017 with dredging of Phase three was completed is used to achieve the required ate proximity that marine blasting Construction Canada (DCC). the basin, also part of the Harbour in 2018 with the installation of depth of 7.0 metres Chart Datum. operations will resume on Dec. 1,” “We are excited to see this proj- Remediation Project. abutment structures in Constance Crews have already completed said Zemanek. ect approaching its final stages,” The second phase was construc- Cove that will allow for ramps to 14 blasts but have paused due The final phase will be com- said Angie Zemanek, Coordinator, tion of two of three float modules. the jetties and tre stles to the shore. to Department of Oceans and pleted once the floats are assem- Professional Services Contracts That work was completed by dock A concrete walkway at the rear of Fisheries environmental regula- bled and land work such as land- with DCC. “Once completed, it builders Blue Water Systems Inc. the Hood Building was widened in tions. 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For those quali- Naval Reserve, then request the stronger and more versatile RCN. members who are Ready to Help, fied sailors who can commit time, transfer through your release cen- The RCN’s Regular Force com- Ready to Lead and Ready to Fight, The Royal Canadian Navy employment opportunities exist tre. If you still desire challenge, if ponent relies on its relationship to formalize that intent by submit- (RCN) team consists of three dis- across the fleet and the institu- you still desire comradery of ship- with the Naval Reserve to provide ting a Component Transfer request tinct workforces: Regular Force, tion in part-time, short-term and mates, if you still want to serve the skilled and semi-skilled sailors and through the In-Service Selection Reserve Force and civilian that longer-term employment. country, then look no further than officers to its Trained Effective process. The manager of your work together to deliver mari- Beyond the ability to continue the Naval Reserve. Strength. Many reservists have occupation will work with you time effect for the Government to serve with increased flexibility Contact your local Naval Reserve transferred to the Regular Force and CMP to manage your trans- of Canada. of employment, there are many Divisions or Director Naval and the majority of these continue fer, conduct any Prior Learning While the Canadian Armed other benefits to transferring to Personnel and Training Reserve to enjoy exciting careers, gain Assessment and align your experi- Forces and the RCN are evolving the Naval Reserve. More senior Occupation Management http:// experience, and build relationships ences, qualifications and training to more closely integrate these members, considering release to rcn-mrc.mil.ca/en/director-naval- that are a benefit beyond service. three components, each will always capitalise on their annuity benefit, personnel-training-3.page (CPO2 The unique relationship with to employment opportunities. To afford the nation with unique and who still desire to contribute and Gourlay, CPO2 Dionne, or CPO2 the Naval Reserve affords the increase the probability of a rapid specific capabilities. who have occupational knowl- Gagnon) for further information, RCN the opportunity to employ and seamless transfer, ensure your As part of this evolution, edge and skills are encouraged to or visit http://armyapp.forces. people who clearly understand medical and Force Test remains the RCN is creating a Primary contact their local Naval Reserve gc.ca/reo-oer/en/MARCOM.aspx the navy, who already have some valid and direct any questions to Reserve component for each of Division to explore continued ser- for employment opportunities. or all the required training and your Occupation Manager, D Nav its managed occupations. This will vice options. They could benefit who want to commit more to the P&T 3 or visit http://rcn-mrc.mil. enable employment and career from the more flexible employ- Component Transfer – nation. ca/en/director-naval-personnel- progression, on a part-time basis, ment opportunities while provid- Reserve Force to Regular The RCN invites all NAVRES training-3.page in every naval occupation. ing leadership and skills devel- Force Employment Some occupations will be struc- oped over a career to a growing tured to allow direct entry for and operationally enhanced Naval Opportunities civilians and some, such as Marine Reserve. The Naval Reserve has always Systems Engineering and Naval Service within the Naval Reserve been a valued and valuable com- While the Canadian Armed Forces Combat Systems Engineering, will not only affords the employment ponent of the RCN. Historically, only allow Component Transfer and geographic stability some peo- the Naval Reserve has generated and the RCN are evolving to from the Regular Force following ple desire, it also delivers the ben- highly skilled and dedicated offi- more closely integrate these three attainment of the Operationally efits of stability, pension consider- cers and sailors who have consis- Functional Point (OFP). ations, medical and dental benefits, tently contributed to the challenge components, each will always Regardless, for many people, and educational reimbursement of delivering maritime effect for the Naval Reserve will offer an that members seek when consid- the Government of Canada.