Stream 1: Inspector of Explosives Trainee Stream 2: Inspector of Explosives

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

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada with various tenures, linguistic requirements, security requirements, conditions of employment and locations.
Note for Stream 1 (Inspector of Explosives Trainee SG-SRE-03):
Inspector of Explosives Trainee (SG-SRE-03) will go through an established training and mentoring framework for a period of up to two years. Promotion to the SG-SRE-04 level will occur when the SG-SRE-03 employee meets all essential qualifications and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum)

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Stream 1

• •Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in engineering, chemistry or some other specialty related to the position. Applications will be accepted if applicants are currently enrolled at a recognized post-secondary institution, in a degree program, graduating in the spring of 2019; however, candidates must meet the education requirements in order to be appointed to a position.

Stream 2
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in engineering, chemistry or some other specialty related to the position.

Degree equivalency

All streams
• Experience reviewing and developing technical or scientific reports.
• Recent* experience** liaising with the public or industry.
* Recent experience is within the past three years. **Minimum of one year experience

Stream 2
• Minimum two years of experience in the manufacture, regulatory or logistical management, technical analysis, or use of explosives, or similar experience in the chemicals or food processing industry.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

All streams
• Knowledge of the Explosives Act and Regulations
• Knowledge of the Explosives Regulatory Division
• Knowledge of Restricted Components

All streams
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to plan, organize and perform inspections
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation
• Ability to analyze problems and determine appropriate solutions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Stream 2
• Ability to draft recommendations and to participate in the development of documents, standards and guidelines

All streams
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Dependability
• Judgment
• Initiative
• Thoroughness

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

• Experience working in a regulatory organization

Stream 2
• Experience in conducting regulatory compliance inspections on licensees
• Experience in providing regulatory or policy based guidance to stakeholders

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Must have a valid driver’s licence
• Must pass a driver’s test administered by a driving school
• Must be willing to travel 50% of the time
• Must be willing to travel within Canada and internationally
• Must be willing to act as a witness in court

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

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes. This will include communication of results and invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (degree, etc.) and citizenship or permanent resident status, driver's license and references.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference check.

We thank all those who apply.

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.