Looking for an exciting challenge as a rail Investigator with the TSB? Join us!

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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

***We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca website***

Duties

Highly skilled investigators are deployed to the sites of transportation occurrences (incidents or accidents) to collect information; they do research and analysis to identify the causes of the occurrence and identify risks, and finally prepare detailed reports for publication. Find out more about the investigation process!!!!

Work environment

Looking for a new opportunity, work-life balance, benefits? Perhaps you wish to challenge yourself and work for a department that is committed to finding ways to continuously advance transportation safety in Canada.

Then look no further!

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said the 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

**The current position to be staffed is located in Dorval, QC.
Please note that this inventory could be used to staff permanent, term and casual positions.
Persons at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.
A pool could be created and used staff similar positions with various tenures, locations or language requirements and profiles.

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
Secondary School diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification
Locomotive engineer, conductor.
Note: Occupational certification need not be valid at the time of application.

Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in the railway industry in the field of train operations.

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

Various language requirements
Unilingual: English Essential
Bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of the North American railway network including train operation practices, rules and standards.

Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to rail transportation and/or accident investigations.

Abilities and Skills
Ability to identify the possible safety deficiencies involved in an accident and formulate corresponding corrective actions.

Ability to plan and effectively manage their work and at times a team in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal relationships
Team player
Dependability
Resilient

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

Education
University degree from a recognized institution in a field related to the position being filled.
College diploma / certification from a recognized institution in a field related to the position being filled.

Experience

Experience in working in railway management.
Railway experience in the province of Québec or the Maritimes.

Degree equivalency

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

Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III).

Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.

Be able and agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.

Be able and agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays.

Be able and agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.

Willingness to be available on standby, on a rotational basis.

Willingness to undergo TSB required training.

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

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, candidates 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

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.