Senior Marine Safety Inspector

Duties

Our Vision: A marine industry where safety and environmental protection are the top priorities, Transport Canada is building towards a future where industry operates at the maximum level of delegation possible, with the flexibility to meet safety requirements in the most cost-efficient manner. This means that the regulatory framework must be increasingly performance based to allow for the implementation of systematic approaches and to provide continuous improvement in safety performance. How we manage risk in the maritime world or what we do to prevent accidents from occurring in the first place becomes the logical and necessary focus of our endeavours. For the purposes of the Marine Safety Program and to bring our strategic goals into focus, Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security (TCMSS) defines safety as the condition where risks are managed to acceptable levels, which translates into our mission.

Our Mission: To continuously maintain and enhance safety and the protection of life, health, property and the marine environment through: (a) the development, maintenance and implementation of an effective regulatory regime; (b) education and awareness; and (c) monitoring and enforcement.

Work environment

Inspectors must be leaders and skilled communicators capable of working effectively with others and adapting to the different needs of our clients. They must sometimes take rapid, decisive action and must be able to negotiate, facilitate behavior change and develop new competencies in client industries. Inspectors work in an environment of high stress due to the possible impact of error and real or potential conflict. In the course of ensuring that regulations are respected, inspectors carry significant responsibility and accountability and their decisions have a direct impact on the safety of Canadians.

Intent of the process

A fully qualified pool of candidates resulting from this staffing process will be established and may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures (Specified Period, Assignment, Indeterminate, Acting, Secondment) depending on the position being staffed. Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for one (1) year with the possibility of being extended.

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)

Education

A degree from a recognized university or a diploma from a recognized college in naval architecture
OR
A degree from a recognized university or diploma from a recognized college in electrical engineering or electrical technology
OR
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master, Near Coastal or higher
OR
Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Second-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher.

Note 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education and/or proof of Canadian certificate of competency.

Note 2: Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For additional information, please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm

Degree equivalency

Experience

For candidates with university degree, Master Mariner or First Class engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship): experience normally acquired in TWO (2) years in one or more of the following four (4) areas:
OR
For candidates who meet any other of the accepted education / certification factors: experience normally acquired in FIVE (5) years in one or more of the following four (4) areas:

Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection, quality assurance or other marine related areas;

Experience in technical or operational management of ships;

Experience as master or chief mate on ships;

Experience as chief engineer or second engineer on ships.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

Knowledge of Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and associated regulations.
Knowledge of international maritime legislation including conventions.

Key Leadership Competencies:

Values and ethics - Serving through integrity and respect
Thinking things through - Innovating through Analysis and Ideas
Engagement - Working effectively with people, organizations, partners
Excellence through results - Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities

*For more information about the Key Leadership Competencies, please consult the following website http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/intro-eng.asp

Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to provide advice on technical matters and resolve operational problems respecting the application of marine programs.
Ability to work under stress and to meet deadlines.

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

Education

A degree from a recognized university in naval architecture.
A degree from a recognized university in electrical engineering or in electrical technology.
A degree from a recognized university in nautical studies or maritime studies.
A degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position such as engineering, technology or physical sciences.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification

Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master Mariner.
Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master Mariner, valid for use at sea.
Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a First-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship).
Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a First-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship), valid for use at sea

Experience

Experience as a master on vessels.
Experience as a chief engineer on vessels.
Experience as an employer representative or health and safety committee member / representative with respect to the Canada Labour Code Part II or the equivalent provincial health and safety legislation.
Experience in the development or implementation of safety management systems.
Experience in the development or implementation of quality assurance programs or systems.
Experience as a port captain or as an independent surveyor or as a surveyor for classification societies, Protection and Indemnity Clubs (P&I Clubs).
Experience in design, construction or repair of commercial vessels or serially produced small vessels.

Abilities

Ability to make presentations.

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

Information on employment equity

Occupational Certification

Current or future requirements of the organization for the proper functioning of the work unit or the organization.

Must be willing and able to travel and work overtime on short notice.
Must possess of a valid Canadian driver's license.

Transport Canada has work locations in areas that may be deemed remote and/or hard to hire. As a result, willingness to relocate to these work locations supports Transport Canada's operational requirements and Transport Canada may provide preference to applicants who express a willingness to relocate to a specific location.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Willing and able to travel and work overtime on short notice.
Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license.
Valid Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment.
Willingness and ability to fly in aircraft (both large & small) in various weather conditions over various terrains (including mountains & water).
Willingness and ability to drive in various weather conditions across various terrains and road conditions.
Willingness and ability to perform standby duties.
Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces.
Willingness and ability to work at heights.
Willingness and ability to perform long and short-term assignments in other divisions and/or at other locations within the region.

Other information

1) PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ ALL POSTER NOTES THOROUGHLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL BE REQUIRED IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS. FAILURE TO READ THE NOTES AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION MISSING CRITICAL INFORMATION PROVIDING FOR INSUFFIENT INFORMATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT BOARD TO COMPLETE YOUR ASSESSMENT RESULTING IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

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

3) All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. 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 modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Applicants encountering technical difficulties when applying for an external appointment process should contact the Public Service Commission (PSC) for assistance, using one of the following options:

- E-mail: Please send you inquiries for Jobs Open to the Public (JOP) to the appropriate PSC Office nearest you. Remember to provide you full name and telephone number. Please note that these e-mail addresses are for questions only - do not send your résumé.

- Telephone: Please address your inquiries to 1-888-780-4444.

- Telecommunication device for hearing impaired and speech impaired persons: Please address your inquiries to TTY/DDD 1-800-465-7735.

4) If you are being considered for a position, you will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm your interest.

5) Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

6) It is your responsibility to check your e-mail account regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities. Failure to respond in the appropriate timeframe will result in not being referred to the organization.

7) Following the referral of your application, the organization will communicate with you by e-mail for the next steps of your assessment for example, written exam, interview, reference checks, etc.)

8) Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential education, occupational certification and experience qualifications listed in the Statement of Merit Criteria, as well as the assets (if applicable), by providing concrete and detailed examples in their resumes and responses to the on-line questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your candidacy being screened out.

9) Applicants are required to meet the essential qualifications. Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, organizational needs and mobility may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

10) You must 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

11) Managers staffing certain positions may prefer candidates who hold the highest-level certificates of competency or a university degree as described under asset qualifications.

References to certification levels and experience are as defined in the Marine Personnel Regulations of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

12) In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests, reference checks, etc. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

13) Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

14) The department is committed to assessing candidates in a fair and equitable manner. If contacted regarding this competition, you are encouraged to advise the departmental official of accommodation measures (such as an alternative method of assessment, a technical aid, accessibility requirements, etc.) which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

15) Please note that for candidates applying from outside the public service, the Department will not reimburse travel expenses linked to the assessment process; however, every reasonable effort will be made to minimize travel costs for candidates who will undergo assessment.

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

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.