Regional Senior Investigator, Operations

Important messages

**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.

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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, linguistic profiles and/or requirements and security levels.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License Aeroplane Category with valid Group 1 Instrument Rating, and possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)

OR

Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License-Helicopter Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating, and possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3,500 hours flying experience on a variety of single and multi-engine aircraft.

Minimum of 2000 hours experience as pilot-in-command.

Minimum of 500 hours with a CAR700 series operator.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in aviation accident investigation.

Experience in an aviation safety department.

Experience as a training or check pilot.

Experience in report writing.

Operational experience in coastal and mountainous geographical areas under a variety of conditions.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential

For the pool: Various linguistic profiles: CCC/CCC, CBC/CBC, BBB/BBB and English essential.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the TSB’s mandate and activities.

Knowledge of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act.

Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)

Knowledge of the aviation industry such as trends and developments in aircraft design, maintenance and operations.

Knowledge of aircraft and helicopter operating characteristics and aerodynamics.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to prioritize work assignments to meet objectives.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to conduct independent research.

Ability to manage a team.

Ability to analyze facts, make findings, and write a report.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Effective Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Initiative

Resourcefulness

Reliability

Integrity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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.

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 be available on standby, on a rotational basis.

Willingness to undergo TSB required training.

Maintain your professional aviation currency.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.