Engineering Specialist/Senior Investigator, Pipeline (Anticipatory)

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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

This process is designed to fill, on an indeterminate basis, a position in Gatineau (QC) or Calgary (AB). On the other hand, a pool of partially assessed candidates will be created and could be used to staff identical or similar positions located in different regions including the National Capital Region with different durations, profiles and /or language 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:
- A recognized university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Occupational certification:
- Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position (some positions may require eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada without regard for the field of specialization).

Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the oil, gas or petro-chemical industry.
- Experience in pipeline or related facility design, construction, operation, maintenance or reliability assessment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual BBB/BBB or English Essential

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Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the regulatory environment (regulations, standards and industry practices) pertaining to the construction, operation, inspection and maintenance of oil and gas pipeline systems.
- Knowledge of the theories and principles of the design of pipelines and related facilities.
- Knowledge of pipeline operation practices.

Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues related to pipeline design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
- Ability to identify safety deficiencies following a transportation accident and to formulate corresponding corrective actions.
- Ability to plan and effectively manage work in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing*.

*A Public Service Commission standardized written communication proficiency test and/or other written exams may be used to assess this ability.

Personal Suitability:
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Team Work
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Dependability

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

Education:
- Master or PhD degree from a recognized university in a specialization relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience in writing technical or accident reports.
- Experience in working in a regulatory organization or agency.
- Experience in accident investigation of pipelines or related facilities.

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

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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.
- Be able and agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.
- Be able and agree to respond to occurrences and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours as well as on statutory holidays.
- Be able and 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 mandatory training.

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.

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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.