Senior Engineer Specialist -Materials

Important messages

A preference may be accorded to candidate who have an advanced degree at the Masters or Ph.D. level in the specialization required.

***We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca website***

The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day to day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, candidates in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regards to your candidacy or any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible. For additional information on TSB Code of Values and Ethics, please visit the website at: http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/index.asp

Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB enjoys a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The TSB is a small organization with approximately 220 employees and 5 Board Members. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially assessed candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements and security requirements.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in materials engineering, metallurgy, or some other engineering or sciences domain combined with specialized courses relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Authoritative* experience in at least four of the following fields: physical metallurgy, materials science, fractography, metal chemistry, material testing, and failure analysis.

Significant** practical experience in preparing samples, performing laboratory tests and documenting findings for the analysis of materials, failures, and metallurgy of mechanical systems.

Significant** practical experience in the interpretation of findings from physical metallurgy, materials science, fractography, electron microscopy, metal chemistry, material testing, and failure analysis of components.

Significant** experience in writing, reviewing, and editing technical reports.

Experience in leading a professional group in a highly technical environment such as a team examining fractures in a laboratory or at an accident site.

* Authoritative experience means that the extent of experience is such that the candidate would qualify as a consultant as per the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, as an expert witness in court, or has had articles published in scientific publications, or presented at scientific/technical conferences.


** Significant experience refers to an acceptable combination of breath, depth, complexity of tasks that can normally be acquired by full-time employment in the field of work over a period of three (3) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act and its mandate.

Knowledge of principles and practices for the testing of physical and mechanical properties of materials.

Knowledge in the application of various metal chemistry methods such as energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy.

Knowledge of failure analysis.

Knowledge of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to: scanning electron microscope, metallographic microscopes, tensile tester, hardness testers, Charpy impact tester and fumehood.

Knowledge in three of the following fields: nondestructive testing techniques, material and component manufacturing, welding techniques, and material characterization.

Knowledge of safety practices for handling and storing chemicals.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to prioritize work assignments to meet objectives.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to develop solutions to technical problems or issues.

Ability to read schematics and drawings.

Effective interpersonal relations
Initiative
Dependability
Thoroughness

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

Masters or Ph.D. level in the specialization required.

Specialized accident investigation courses from a recognized training provider.

Degree equivalency

Experience in accident investigation for a mode of transportation.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III)

Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.

Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to difficult working conditions and to extreme climactic conditions.

Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays.

Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship, and air.

Willingness to undergo TSB required training.

Other information

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.