Director, Investigations (Marine)

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ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON WILL BE CONSIDERED.

The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day to day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, the successful candidate in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regards to your candidacy or any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible. For additional information on TSB Code of Values and Ethics, please visit the website at: http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/index.asp

Duties

The Director, Marine Investigations is responsible for the conduct of independent safety investigations into selected maritime transportation accidents and incidents in order to identify the causes and contributing factors. The Director oversees the planning and conduct of the investigations, the preparation of investigation reports and various safety communications, the drafting of safety recommendations, as well as the communication of key safety messages to stakeholders and the public. The Director is also responsible for the tracking and follow-up of responses to safety recommendations and other safety communications, as well as for on-going communication and advocacy to influence changes that advance maritime transportation safety in Canada and around the world.

A detailed work description is available upon request.

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 for Canada. 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 has 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, including the Chair. 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 other similar positions in the future.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

Education:
Degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education and training and/or management experience in a field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Recent and significant experience* in managing the delivery of projects, programs or operational activities in a field related to marine transportation.
- Recent and significant experience* in providing strategic analysis and advice, briefing and recommendations to senior management.
- Experience in consulting, negotiating or establishing partnerships with national and/or international stakeholders.
- Significant experience in establishing organizational priorities, in directing their development, implementation and the resulting changes.
- Recent and significant experience* in the management of human and financial resources.**

* “Recent and Significant” experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least 2 years within the last 5 years.

** Please indicate the number of employees you supervised directly and the size of budget for which you were directly responsible.

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

Education:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in engineering, science or human factors.
- Bachelor degree in maritime studies.
- Bachelor degree in maritime transport.

Degree equivalency

- Possession of a Master Mariner or Master Foreign Going Certificate of Competency with International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) endorsement.

- Possession of a First-class Engineer Certificate of Competency (motor ship, steamship or combined) with International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) endorsement.

Experience:
- Experience in representing Canada at international forums and conferences.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigating strategies.
- Experience at a managerial level in the marine transportation sector.
- Experience in promoting and implementing a digital shift.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of major trends and issues affecting the safety of the marine transportation industry.
Knowledge of safety management and/or risk analysis techniques.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of how the federal government works including the key players/institutions, their roles and expectations related to the Transportation Safety Board.

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

Secret security clearance

- The incumbent of this position is required to travel in Canada and abroad.
- The incumbent of this position must respond to emergencies without advance notice and be able to work irregular hours.

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

Assets may be applied at the screening stage.
Performance Management Agreement may be used. Candidates must also be prepared to provide their two (2) most recent performance appraisal ratings and reports.
A top down selection may apply.
Reference checks will be sought.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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.