Manager, Systems and Engineering Sciences (Closure date extended: modification to occ. cert.)

Important messages

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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 levels.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Certification as a Professional Engineer in Canada or eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

EXPERIENCE:
Recent* and significant** experience in managing physical, human and financial resources.

Recent* and significant** experience managing and supervising a professional group in a technical environment.

Significant** practical experience in engineering and failure analysis in at least one of the following areas of specialization: structures, material sciences, power plants, mechanical systems, electrical and electronic systems.

Significant** practical experience in engineering and failure analysis related to at least one of the following modes of transportation: aviation, marine, rail and pipeline.

Experience in conducting, planning and supervising scientific and engineering analyses to determine causal factors and safety deficiencies related to transportation occurrence investigations.

Experience with writing, reviewing and editing technical reports.

* Recent experience refers to experience acquired within the last 7 years
**Significant experience refers to a combination of breadth, depth and complexity of tasks that can normally be acquired in a period of 2 years of work in the field.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (CTAISB) and its mandate.

Detailed knowledge of engineering and failure analysis principles and applications in at least one of the following specialized disciplines: structures, material sciences, power plants, mechanical systems, electrical and electronic systems.

ABILITIES:
Ability to manage.

Ability to plan, prioritize and direct multi-disciplinary engineering activities while meeting objectives and tight deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to keep abreast of new technological developments and to plan equipment needs to develop and maintain advanced engineering analysis laboratories.

Ability to review and edit engineering reports.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgement
Innovation
Focus on Results
Dependability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
A post-graduate degree (master or doctorate) or advanced courses in engineering or applied sciences.

Specialized accident investigation course from a recognized training provider.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in the field of accident investigation.

Experience in engineering and failure analysis in two or more of the following specialized disciplines in aviation, marine, rail or pipeline modes of transportation: structures, material sciences, power plants, mechanical systems, electrical and electronic systems.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Project management
• Occupational Health and Safety
• The use of multi-media techniques and technology to assist in accident investigation work; reconstruct and explain accident scenarios; and document and survey occurrence sites on land and underwater.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, 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 disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.

Willingness to work with components which may have been contaminated with blood or human remains and willingness to be vaccinated against blood borne pathogens.

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

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.

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.