Senior Investigator (Marine) - Various Regional /Report Standards Officer (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

Persons at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. There will be a selection process and a pool of partially qualified candidates will be established. This pool could be used to staff similar positions (in the NCR or in the regions) with various tenures or language requirements and profiles.

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:

PROFILE 1:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

AND

Candidates must have a certificate issued by Transport Canada with endorsement in one of the following disciplines:
- Master near Coastal;
- Master, Intermediate Voyage;
- Fishing Master, Second class
- Second-class Engineer Certificate of Competency (motor ship, steamship or combined).

OR

PROFILE 2:
University Degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture combined with significant experience in marine inspections and/or marine accident investigations.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience as Master or Chief Engineer on ships
OR
- Recent* and significant** experience in the technical or operational management or inspection of ships.
OR
- Recent* and significant** experience the design or construction of ships.

* “Recent experience” is understood to mean in the last seven (7) years.
** “Significant experience” is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired through the execution of a large number of complex and relevant activities over a minimum period of two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
Various linguistic profiles, English essential or Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CCB/CCB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of shipping practices and/or procedures related to commercial shipping.
- Knowledge of Canadian and International marine legislation and/or related regulations and/or codes and/or standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of the mandate, authorities, responsibilities of TSB.

Competencies:
- Strategic thinking

Abilities:
- Ability to write and edit reports.
- Ability to synthesize complex issues and make clear and concise recommendations.
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability:
- Effective interpersonal relationships
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Judgment

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

Education :
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
- Master Mariner certificate issued by Transport Canada.
- Fishing Master, First Class
- First-class Engineer Certificate of Competency (motor ship, steamship or combined) issued by Transport Canada.

Experience:
- Experience in carrying out investigations into marine accidents.
- Experience navigating in Canadian waters including a combination of trips and assignments at sea resulting in good local knowledge in one of the three TSB regions.

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

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Conditions of Employment
In accepting this offer, you agree to comply with these conditions and to continue to comply with them as long as you occupy the position:
1. Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III).
2.Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.
3.Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.
4. Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays.
5. Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.
6. Willingness to be available on standby, on a rotational basis.
7.Willingness to undergo TSB required 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.