Regional Transportation Security 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

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the GC Jobs site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact Cameron Vella prior to the closing date.

NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) and Operational Requirements for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering the online text questions and on your resume.

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 examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position.

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 who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).
Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their e-mail regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies.

In the event that an employee of the public service (federal) is qualified through this process, the employee may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
(An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor).

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:
Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or acceptable combination of a secondary school diploma and/or training and relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Recent and significant experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external agencies or clients*.
*Recent and significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years.

Recent and significant experience in comprehending and applying legislation or policies*.
*Recent and significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years.

Recent and significant experience in providing advice or recommendations to clients or management*.
*Recent and significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years.

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

Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally by various modes of transport.

Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice.

Ability and willingness to work on standby duties on a 24/7 basis as required.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to comprehend and apply legislation.

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

Experience:
Experience in conducting enforcement activities.

Experience in conducting regulatory investigations.

Experience in conducting environmental, risk, or vulnerability assessments.

Experience in emergency management.

Experience in conducting regulatory or policy based inspections or regulatory or policy based audits.

Recent and significant experience in conducting regulatory or policy based inspections or regulatory or policy based audits*.
*Recent and significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years.

Experience in the Aviation industry.

Experience in the Rail industry and/or Bridges and Tunnels.

Experience in the Marine industry.

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

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to possess and maintain a valid provincial/territorial completed graduated driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
Required to pass a pre-employment Category III medical for Transportation Security Inspectors and pass a periodic Category II medical every 5 years.
Required to perform stand-by duties on a 24/7 basis.
Required to travel on short notice for extended periods regionally, domestically and internationally using all modes of transportation.
Required to work overtime and/or irregular hours as assigned including on short notice.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.