Regional Railway Inspector, Equipment

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

You will be required to demonstrate the Essential Qualifications (Education and Experience) and Asset qualifications (if applicable) for the initial screening by answering online screening questions and on your résumé. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate when, where, and how the qualification was met through substantiation by concrete examples. Information on your education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the required format may result in your application being rejected from this process.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Toronto and other similar positions of various tenures and/or various linguistic requirements within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination* of education and experience.

*Acceptable combination is defined as completion of two (2) years of secondary school and at least five (5) years of experience working in the railway industry performing duties related to this position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

Significant* experience working in the rail car maintenance department of a railway in Canada.

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex activities related to this position, normally acquired over a period of five (5) years.

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

Asset Qualifications

Education:
• Successful completion of a post-secondary educational program from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Experience:
• Experience working in a supervisory role within a railway in Canada.
• Experience as a Certified Car Inspector, Heavy Duty Mechanic (Locomotive), or Electrician (Locomotive).
• Experience in risk evaluation and trend analysis.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Transport Canada’s role in railway safety.
• Knowledge of the Railway Freight Car Inspection and Safety Rules.

Competencies:
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Demonstrating integrity and respect

Abilities:
• Ability to recognize unsafe railway operating situations and to ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

Operational Requirements:
• Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings, weekends, and stand-by as required.
• Ability and willingness to work in adverse environments and weather conditions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Possession of a valid provincial/territorial driver’s licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel on short notice and for extended periods using all modes of transportation.

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

Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for this selection process.

A variety of tools and methods may be used to assess candidates including, but not limited to, written tests, interviews, and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates should check emails regularly and ensure their email address accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this selection process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

All notifications related to this selection process will be posted on www.canada.ca/government-jobs.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.