Senior Analyst *AMENDMENT: CLOSING DATE

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Duties

Stream 1: Analysis and Outreach Branch
The Analysis and Outreach Branch provides research into and review of regulations, legislation, and related regulatory policy/ research/ harmonization throughout the CTA. The development of data analysis is crucial in helping inform decisions, determinations and guidance produced by the CTA, and to help track and document barriers to people with disabilities in the national transportation system.

Stream 2 and 3: Determinations and Compliance Branch
The mandate of the Determinations and Compliance Branch is to provide approvals, issue licences, permits and certificates of fitness, monitor and enforce industry compliance with legislative and regulatory provisions and Agency orders, and make decisions on a wide range of matters involving federal air, rail and marine transportation. Senior analysts contribute to the success of these programs by providing expert advice on rail liability insurance, the evaluation of Canadian airline ownership and control and on marine coasting trade, and compliance matters Senior analysts support the mandate by participating in the negotiation and administration of air transport agreements, by providing expertise on regulatory projects, by developing reports and recommendations on compliance matters and by conducting other complex analysis involving corporate and financial information for rail and air.

Stream 4: Dispute Resolution Branch
The mandate of the Dispute Resolution Branch is to resolve disputes regarding federal transportation services, rates, fees and charges as well as to ensure Canada's national transportation system is accessible to all persons, including persons with disabilities. Senior analysts support the mandate by resolving disputes through facilitation or mediation, and by supporting the Members through the adjudication process, as well as by developing or updating resource tools .

Work environment

Make a difference by working for Canada’s largest employer: The Government of Canada.

Canada’s public service is diverse, innovative, and non-partisan. We are continually engaged in projects and initiatives to improve how we serve Canadians. Together, public servants are making a difference in the lives of Canadians every day. The Government of Canada offers a breadth of rewarding careers in many locations, with great opportunities for learning and development. Whatever you’re passionate about, Canada’s public service has a career path where you can make a difference.

Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency

An important mission: The Canadian Transportation Agency is a small organization (about 230 people) with an important mission – to advance Canadians’ economic and social well-being by:
• Helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly
• Protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation
• Providing consumer protection for air travellers

A great place to work: We are committed to creating a healthy and respectful workplace. Our small size enables us to meet regularly at all-staff events, and encourages dialogue and collaboration – both between managers and employees, and through inter-branch networks and tiger teams. You will have the opportunity to get to know and collaborate with many colleagues across the Agency.

We are located at 15 Eddy, in the heart of Gatineau, with easy access to fitness facilities, public transportation and restaurants.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff future positions with various tenures (indeterminate, determinate, deployment, acting, and assignment/secondment) with similar requirements, various language requirements and profiles and various security requirements, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the positions (e.g. economics, social sciences, law, commerce, finance or sciences) or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

APPLICLABLE TO ALL STREAMS: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Significant experience* in conducting analyses, synthesizing large volumes of information and preparing related reports.

Significant* and recent** experience providing oral and written advice and recommendations to senior management or board members through presentations, reports, briefing notes or correspondences.

APPLICABLE TO STREAMS: 1, 2 and 3
Significant* and recent** experience in developing strategic policy directly impacting a large volume of people*** or in delivering programs and services targeting a large volume of people***.

Definitions:
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities as the MAIN function for a approximately two (2) years. The amount and the diversity of these activities as well as the autonomy level may also be taken into consideration.

**Recent experience refers to within the last five (5) years.

***Large volume of people refers to a sector of an industry ( such as air, rail, marine or buses, or other industry sectors) or a segment of the population (such as persons with disability, travellers, or others).

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Titre professionnel reconnu en comptabilité (CPA, CA; CPA, CMA; CPA, CGA).

Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the position such as finance, economics, commerce, law, international affairs, business, social sciences, human rights (or other relevant field of specialization will be considered).

Recognized Law Degree (LL.B., J.D., B.C.L.)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* and recent** experience providing advices and communicating with businesses or external stakeholders.

Significant* and recent** experience in the analysis and review of complex**** business plans or proposals.

Experience in supporting the adjudication or arbitration of disputes.

Experience writing public decisions on disputes.

Experience working in the transportation sector (public or private).

Experience in providing advice related to commercial lending, accounting or financial analysis.

Experience working in a regulatory environment.

Experience working in a compliance program.

Experience working in law enforcement.

Definitions:
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities as the MAIN function for approximately two (2) years. The amount and the diversity of these activities as well as the autonomy level may also be taken into consideration.

**Recent experience refers to within the last five (5) years.

****Complex is defined as including the following characteristics: multidimensional, multiple or conflicting information to be analysed.

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

Various language requirements
English essential and Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

APPLICLABLE TO ALL STREAMS: 1, 2, 3 and 4

COMPETENCIES :
Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Thinking things through.

Working effectively with others.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines and changing priorities.

Ability to analyze, develop options and recommendations.

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

ABILITY:
Ability to provide financial analysis and advises.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to occasionally travel.

Willingness to occasionally work extended hours.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status. Some positions require Secret Clearance.

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

A written examination will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

All written communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidate.

Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application

NOTICE : It is your responsibility, as an applicant, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications and that adhere to the stipulated format. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "met" or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

The Asset Qualifications contained in the Statement of Merit Criteria may be used as a screening tool. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. Cut-off scores and/or top-down approach may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

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.