Regional Transportation Security & Emergency Preparedness Inspector (Inventory)

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: 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, detailed 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.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/canadian-armed-forces-members-veterans.html

We encourage you to identify any skills, competencies and/or experiences you acquired through a career with the Canadian Armed Forces.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforce Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Transport Canada or other departments for permanent or temporary vacancies.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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)

EDUCATION:

Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR acceptable combination of a secondary school diploma and/or training and relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

TI-05
EX1: Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external agencies or clients.
EX2: Experience in comprehending and applying legislation or policies.
EX3: Experience in providing advice or recommendations to clients or management.

TI-06
EX1: *Recent and significant* experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external agencies or clients.
EX2: *Recent and significant* experience in comprehending and applying legislation or policies.
EX3: *Recent and significant* experience in providing advice or recommendations to clients or management.

*Recent and significant* is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

AEX1: Experience in conducting regulatory enforcement activities.
AEX2: Experience in conducting regulatory investigation.
AEX3: Experience in conducting environmental, risk, or vulnerability assessments.
AEX4: Experience in emergency management.
AEX5: Experience in conducting regulatory or policy based inspections or regulatory or policy based audits.
AEX6: *Recent and significant* experience in conducting regulatory or policy based inspections or regulatory or policy based audits.
AEX7: Experience in the Aviation industry.
AEX8: Experience in the Rail industry and/or Bridges and Tunnels.
AEX9: Experience in the Marine industry.

*Recent and significant* is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to comprehend and apply legislation.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
PS2: Thinking things though
PS3: Working effectively with others
PS4: Showing initiative and being action oriented

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

ABILITIES:

AA1: Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Required to pass a pre-employment Category III medical for Transportation Security Inspectors and pass a periodic Category II medical every 5 years.

Required to perform stand-by duties on a 24/7 basis.

Required to travel on short notice for extended periods regionally, domestically and internationally using various modes of transportation.

Required to work overtime and/or irregular hours as assigned including on short notice.

Other information

Please note that if you have previously participated in a Transportation Security Inspector selection process with Transport Canada, your results will be applied to the current process for a period of 6 months.

It is important to note that you are applying for potential needs rather than a particular position.

Please ensure to indicate the work location(s) where you would be willing and able to relocate in your application.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Should your email address change during this process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

All applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).

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.