Regional Railway Inspector, Signal Systems

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*** NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experiences) as well as the “asset qualifications”. Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and implements an auditing and inspection program of railway signal systems; participates as an expert in railway signal systems at inspections and meetings with railway companies and road authorities on existing or proposed regulations; formulates recommendations for safety improvements under the federal government grade crossing improvement fund; participates in the investigations of accidents; reviews plans and requests from railway companies and road authorities concerning railway signaling systems and crossing warning devices; provides technical information and opinions to provincial and municipal authorities and to railway employees concerning regulations and standards

Conducts follow-ups of non-conformities and safety concerns of regulations; determines actions to be taken to enforce the law in the event of willful non-compliance; issues notices and notices & orders under section 31 of the Railway Safety Act when a risk exists; prepares legal proceedings if necessary including requests for legal documents; consults federal government Crown attorneys and testifies in court as an expert in his field.

Intent of the process

There is currently a need to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. However a pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar or equivalent positions of various durations (term and/or indeterminate) in Dorval.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Successful completion of a post-secondary program OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: Acceptable combination is defined as a secondary school diploma and three (3) years of work experience with railway signals.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Experience in evaluating Railway Signals* projects and applying any standards pertaining to them.
- Experience in dealing with stakeholder representatives for works related to
railway activities.
- Recent and significant experience** working with the following: railway active warning systems for railway crossings and railway wayside signal systems within a railway company or in an equivalent field position with a railway contractor.
- Experience in conducting site inspections related to Railway Signals.
- Experience performing one of the following: quality control OR quality assurance.
- Experience in writing technical reports.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

*Railway Signals, for this job opportunity, deals with works related to railway active warning systems for railway crossings and railway wayside signal systems.

**Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities normally acquired over a period of three (3) years; and the performance of those duties within the last year.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of railway signals systems.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- Values and Ethics
- Thinking Things Through (Analysis)
- Engagement
- Excellence Through Results (Initiative and Relationships)

Note: Definitions and descriptions of competencies can be found at: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal//kcl/eff-eng.asp#employee

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of a post-secondary program in an Electrical or Electronics related discipline.

Degree equivalency

- Experience in project management principles.
- Recent and significant* experience in the design or development of Positive Train Controls.
- Experience working as a Railway Signals Supervisor.
- Experience in dealing with Transport Canada for issues related to railway grade crossings and signal systems.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities normally acquired over a period of three (3) years; and the performance of those duties within the last year.

- Knowledge of the Railway Safety Act. (http://lawslois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/R-4.2/)
- Knowledge of railway safety management systems. (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/guide-sms.htm)

- Ability to interpret regulations or acts, analyze situations and make appropriate recommendations.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
- Physical Environment: this position requires, on occasion, physical effort to climb railway structures, equipment or facilities on sites where the access is difficult and the terrain is rugged.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Possession of a valid provincial driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to travel at short notice for extended periods by all modes of transportation.

Other information

Please note that the lease for the Transport Canada Center (CTC) located at 800, René-Lévesque West in Montreal expires on May 31, 2017. After this date, the workplace will be the Dorval Regional office, located at 700, Place Leigh Capreol in Dorval.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
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Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.