Inspector of Explosives

Important messages

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.   Candidates may/will be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

NOTE: You must provide concrete and detailed examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications and other qualifications section. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. One effective approach would be to use the wording of each experience criterion as a heading and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating that you have the required experience and ensure that clear and accurate details are provided. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT THE CANDIDATE MEETS THE SCREENING CRITERIA MAY NOT BE GIVEN FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 2,000 words (maximum)

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 university with acceptable specialization in engineering, chemistry or some other specialty related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Minimum two years of experience in the manufacture, regulatory or logistical management, technical analysis, or use of explosives, or similar experience in the chemicals or food processing industry.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

-Knowledge of the Explosives Act and Regulations
-Knowledge of the Explosives Regulatory Division
-Knowledge of the fundamental principles of safety, which apply to the manufacturing, handling, storage, transportation and use of energetic materials, e.g. explosives, fuels, oxidizers.

-Ability to plan, organize and perform inspections of explosives precursors facilities
-Ability to conduct technical investigations of industrial accidents and incidents
-Ability to participate in the development of standards and guidelines
-Ability to assess industrial hazards management and mitigation
-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing

-Effective interpersonal relations
-Dependable
-Good judgement
-Initiative
-Team player
-Thoroughness

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

-Experience in applying engineering codes and standards related to the design or manufacture or quality control or use or regulation of dangerous goods
-Experience in conducting regulatory compliance inspections on licensees
-Experience in providing regulatory or policy based guidance to stakeholders

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

-Must have a valid driver’s licence
-Must be willing to travel 50% of the time
-Must be willing to travel within Canada and internationally
-Must be willing to act as a witness in court

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.