Safety Management Systems Inspector

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

*** NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experiences) as well as the “asset qualifications”. Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. The intent is to establish a pool of qualified candidates may be established in order to fill a similar or equivalent positions of various tenures at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION:
• A post-secondary school diploma, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in writing reports.
• Experience in providing advice in a regulatory environment.
• Significant experience* in the development and maintenance of partnerships with internal or external stakeholders or partners.
• Significant experience* in the conduct of regulatory inspections or audits or in the audits of policies or processes.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities normally acquired over a cumulative period of three (3) years; and the performance of those duties within the last seven (7) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of Transport Canada in the railway industry.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Thinking things through.
• Working effectively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to conduct research and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

EDUCATION:
• Post-secondary diploma related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in risk management and risk assessment.
• Experience in quality assurance and/or quality control activities.
• Experience in the conduct of investigations.
• Substantial experience** working in the rail industry involving the supervision or maintenance of rail equipment.

**“Substantial experience” is understood to mean at least three CUMULATIVE years of work experience.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Railway Safety Act.
• Knowledge of the Railway Safety Management System Regulations, 2015.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employement Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing to travel occasionally outside of working hours.
• Willing to work overtime occasionally.

Conditions of employment

• Obtain and maintain a security clearance at the “Reliability” level.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You will have to 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

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

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). 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 verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- 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.

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.