Standards and Regulations Officer * Amendment on closing date

Important messages

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how and when they have met the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

Pools of qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (including indeterminate / term / assignment / Secondment/ acting/ deployment) and/or various linguistic requirements (English essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB) and/ or various security profiles (reliability, secret).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

ED : A secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EX1 : Experience working with Canadian standards and regulations related to the construction or equipment* of small commercial vessels, fishing vessels or pleasure craft.

EX2: Significant** experience :
a) Working at a boatyard or other facility engaged in the manufacture, rebuilding or repair of small commercial vessels, fishing vessels, pleasure craft or their related equipment* OR
b) in the survey of small commercial vessels, fishing vessels, pleasure craft or their related equipment*.

EX3: Experience in analyzing and preparing documents such as compliance reports, quality assurance checklists or other related documents for compliance purposes.

*"Equipment" is defined as the propulsion machinery or electrical system, or other machinery or system fitted on board of small commercial vessels, fishing vessels or pleasure craft.
**"Significant" is defined as a minimum of three years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1 : Knowledge of Transport Canada Marine Safety mandate and activities.
K2 : Knowledge of Canadian policies, standards or regulations related to small commercial vessels, fishing vessels, or pleasure craft.
K3: Knowledge of industry standards related to the equipment* or construction of small commercial vessels, fishing vessels, or pleasure craft

Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to research and analyze information.
A4: Ability to lead projects.
A5: Ability to provide advice or recommendations.

Personal Suitability
PS1: Effective Interpersonal Relationships.
PS2: Thoroughness
PS3: Judgment
PS4 : Teamwork
PS5: Initiative

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

Asset Qualifications
Asset Qualifications
Education and Certification
AED1: Diploma from a recognized college in a field related to the construction, design or equipment* of small commercial vessels, fishing vessels, or pleasure craft, or in another field relevant to the position to be staffed..

AED2: American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Master Technician Certification.

AED3: Canadian accreditation or certification as a marine surveyor issued by the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) or the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS).

AED4: 30 credits or equivalent program*** completion in a field related to the construction, design or equipment* of small commercial vessels, fishing vessels, or pleasure craft.

*Equipment is defined as the propulsion machinery or electrical system, or other machinery or system fitted on board of small commercial vessels, fishing vessels or pleasure craft.

***30 credits or equivalent program means a structured program from a recognized institution, normally acquired over the course of one year and leads to professional certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Organizational Needs
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Operational Requirements
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, both inside and outside Canada.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Notes
All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

A written exam may be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.