Regional Remedial Measures Specialist

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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

Duties

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate (TDG) Response Operations group –

We work with national and international partners to ensure the highest level of public safety for Canadians during the transportation of dangerous goods. When dangerous goods incidents occur, we oversee emergency response to ensure it is done with the safest tactics and techniques.

You will receive continuous technical training and work with the best responders in the industry. Duties include reviewing Emergency Response Assistance Plans (ERAP), assessing response capabilities of responders, participating in public outreach events, and attending and creating exercises and collaborating in TDG research projects. We work closely with other TDG groups on initiatives such as regulatory updates, policy analysis and emergency preparedness and response.

If you are looking to contribute to the public safety of Canadians in a challenging environment and be part of a great group, look no further!

Work environment

TC encourages an environment of growth and is committed to recruit, develop and retain a knowledge-based workforce to provide high quality service. Employees are given opportunities for training, mentoring and coaching, interesting assignments within the organization to develop new skills and competencies, professional development and career advancement as TC fosters a diversified and engaged workforce.

We also foster a workplace based on diversity and inclusion; equal employment between women and men, accommodations’ for special needs, flexible working arrangements, entitlement to various type of leave as per the SP collective agreement and, but not limited to, promoting employment equity (woman, Aboriginal person, person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group).

Intent of the process

The assessment will be in-person and will take place in Edmonton, AB or Saskatoon, SK.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel expenses to the assessment. Failure to attend without valid reasons will be deemed as a withdrawal from the process. Please see Other Information below for a list of valid reasons.

A pool of qualified* and/or partially* assessed candidates may be established to staff similar position with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting opportunities) within Transport Canada (TC).

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
ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, biochemistry or in another scientific program relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant* professional** work experience in a research or technical environment.

*Two (2) or more years of relevant work experience.If so, please indicate the number of years of experience.
** Professional work experience means experience acquired outside of your education.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to write clearly and simply about complex scientific or technical issues.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally, including communicating clearly and simply about complex scientific or technical issues.
A3: Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
A4: Strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize, analyze and summarize technical information for dissemination to senior management.
A5: Ability to remain calm under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Effective interpersonal skills
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Strategic Thinking
PS4: Reliable
PS5: Values and Ethics

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

EDUCATION
AED: Graduation with a graduate degree (master’s degree or higher) from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering, biochemistry or in another scientific program relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Significant* professional** work experience in project planning and project management.

AEX2: Experience writing technical reports.

AEX3: At least 1 year of professional** experience in directly supervising staff, in-house contractor(s) or in-house student(s).

AEX4: Experience presenting technical information to various audiences.

AEX5: Experience providing scientific advice to a non-technical audience.

AEX6: Experience in working with multiple stakeholders (such as federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous, municipal governments, non-governmental organizations, academia, the public) on collaborative projects.

AEX7: Experience in representing an organization’s interests at meetings or in consultations with other parties.

AEX8: Experience in a transportation-related research or transportation-related technical environment.

AEX9: Experience in analyzing, consolidating, and interpreting scientific data and summarize technical information for dissemination to senior management.

AEX10: Experience in emergency management in an industrial or an emergency response environment.

AEX11: Experience functioning within an incident command system.

* Two (2) or more years of relevant work experience.
** Professional work experience means experience acquired outside of your education.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHERS
- Willing and able to travel (by all modes of transportation) occasionally including weekend travel.
- Willing and able to work overtime, including nights, weekends and standby (on call) on short notice.
- May be required to work in situations of physical, psychological and emotional stress.
- Will be subject to and must successfully pass an assessment for medical fitness (including the use of respirators).
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Willing and able to wear specialized emergency response protective equipment on occasion.
- Willing and able to work in adverse environments and weather conditions.
- Willing and able to work alone in isolated areas.

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

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).If a candidate does not respond to certain communications, their application may be interpreted as automatically withdrawn from the process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

Candidates may be assessed using various methods, such as, but not limited to: submission of a video for screening purposes, written exam, phone, individual and/or group interview(s), simulation exercise and/or reference checks. Candidates may be required to make an oral presentation.

ASSESSMENT – AVAILABILITY
The assessment may be administered outside of regular working hours including evenings and weekends. If you are unavailable, you must inform us immediately as each request will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.


ASSESSMENT – TRAVEL EXPENSES
Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to evaluation purposes.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent* references (recent* is defined as within the last 2 years):

a. 2 supervisors (Present and previous supervisors); AND
b. 1 colleague

*Should a current supervisor not be an option, please contact us to propose an alternate.

By providing their names, you give your consent to hiring managers to contact them directly.

Some or all of these individuals may be contacted. References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

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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.