Navigation Protection Program Officer

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***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Duties

Navigation Protection Officers help make the national transportation system safer through the administration and enforcement of the Navigation Protection Act (NPA) and the new Wrecks, Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels Act. (WAHVA)
Their work involves reviewing the impacts of, and issuing approvals for, structures, facilities and marine works in Canadian navigable waters and identifying ways to reduce the navigation impacts of works on other waterway users. Also, the work conducted by NPP officers under WAHVA supports the Government of Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan and protects Canada’s coastlines by addressing abandoned and dilapidated vessels and promoting responsible vessel ownership.

Work is a mix of “in-office” and “on-the -water work” conducting inspections, investigations, waterway navigability assessments, navigational hazard assessments, addressing and resolving complaints. Officers provide technical advice, recommendations and guidance to management and other government departments, industry/business interests, the marine community, and the general public. Officers have excellent communication skills and work closely with departments/agencies of all levels of government, the marine industry, Indigenous groups, stakeholder organizations, marine users and the general public building strong relationships and delivering great client service.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process.
The results of this process may also be used to fill similar positions on a permanent or temporary basis.

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 degree from a recognized university OR an acceptable combination* of education and experience relevant to the position.

*Acceptable combination is defined as successful completion of a post-secondary educational program from a recognized post-secondary institution AND a minimum of two (2) years of regulatory compliance work experience with municipal, federal or provincial government departments or agencies – including, but not limited to, municipal or provincial police, fisheries, environment and natural resources, Transport Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Parks Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, or Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:
• Significant experience in conducting inspections or investigations and conducting enforcement activities in support of legislation.
• Experience in dealing with stakeholders, agencies and/or the public to provide client service
• Experience in interpreting and applying acts & regulations
• Significant* experience in building relationships with stakeholders including other government organizations/agencies or non-government organizations.

*Significant is defined as experience normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years and as a core part of the work responsibilities.

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

Asset Qualifications:
• Experience in marine navigation operating recreational, pleasure and/or commercial vessels
• Experience in marine engineering construction methodology and surveying
• Experience in interpreting engineering plans
• Experience in cartographic (map & chart) interpretation / use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Experience with surface water hydrology & related geophysical processes

Operational Requirements:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required

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

Various language requirements
• Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
• English Essential

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to interpret and apply acts and regulations
• Ability to plan and organize projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to provide strong client service delivery

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

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 - Conditions of Employment:
• Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license
• Ability and willingness to travel by all modes of transportation, as required
• Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time regionally or nationally, as required
• Ability and willingness to work alone in the field, as required
• Ability and willingness to work in isolated or remote locations, as required
• Ability and willingness to utilize protective equipment in compliance with safety regulations

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, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews. 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 recommended to include an alternate email address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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.