Regional Railway Inspector, Signal Systems

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Assessment accommodation

*AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

Only on-line applications will be accepted. All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).

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. 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.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and assists in the implementation of a regulatory oversight program for monitoring the regulatory compliance of railway signal systems; participates as an expert in railway signal systems while conducting regulatory oversight activities; conducts regular meetings with railway companies and road authorities to promote railway safety or to address safety concerns; formulates recommendations for safety improvements under the federal Rail Safety Improvement Program; participates in the investigations of accidents; provides technical information and opinions to provincial and municipal authorities and to railway employees concerning regulations and standards.

Conducts follow-up of detected infractions of regulations; determines actions to be taken to enforce the law in the event of willful non-compliance; issues notices and orders under Section 31 of the Railway Safety Act when a threat or immediate threat to safety exists; assists in the preparation of legal proceedings if necessary including requests for legal documents; consults federal government Crown attorneys and testifies in court as an expert in his/her field.

Intent of the process

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

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:

Successful completion of a post-secondary education program from a recognized post-secondary institution OR an acceptable combination* of education and experience.

*Acceptable combination is defined as a secondary school diploma and at least three (3) years of work experience with railway signals.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

• Experience in dealing with stakeholder representatives for works related to railway activities.

• Experience in managing projects related to railway activities.

• Experience in providing technical advice.

• Experience in preparing technical reports.

• Recent and significant* experience in the inspection, testing, and evaluation of railway signal installations or the technical oversight thereof.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various complex activities normally acquired over a period of three (3) years within the last five (5) years.

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

Asset Qualifications:

• Experience in auditing and/or quality control.
• Experience in the railway industry with respect to planning, coordinating, and administering programs.
• Experience in the delivery of education and awareness programs.
• Experience in risk management and risk assessment.
• Experience in the management of financial and human resources.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Railway Safety Act.
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Transport Canada in railway safety.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices related to the design, construction and/or maintenance of railway signal systems.

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

Abilities:
• Ability to interpret acts or regulations.
• Ability to analyze situations and make appropriate recommendations.
• 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:
Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-identifying (at the time of application) as a member of a visible minority group.

Operational Requirements:
• Ability and willingness to work in adverse environments and weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to work alone in isolated areas.

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.
Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings, weekends, and stand-by as required.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.