Senior Marine Safety Inspector

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Assessment accommodation

NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. However, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their responses to the screening questions how they meet the “essential qualifications” (education AND experience) as well as the “asset qualifications”. Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience, relevant dates, etc. The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information and the curriculum vitae will only be referred to as a secondary source of information. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened from further consideration in this process.

Please provide: Names and contact information of two (2) supervisory references (one must be your current supervisor/manager). It is important for the reference to be familiar with your work, and be able to provide sufficient information to allow the board to conduct an adequate assessment of your qualifications.

Duties

Inspectors must be leaders and skilled communicators capable of working effectively with others and adapting to the different needs of our clients. They must sometimes take rapid, decisive action and must be able to negotiate, facilitate behavior change and develop new competencies in client industries.

Inspectors work in an environment of high stress due to the possible impact of error and real or potential conflict. In the course of ensuring that regulations are respected, inspectors carry significant responsibility and accountability and their decisions have a direct impact on the safety of Canadians.

Work environment

Marine Safety is part of the Marine Safety and Security Program that develops and administers policies and regulations to advance the safety and security of Canada’s marine transportation system. We promote an efficient and sustainable system that protects the marine environment and contributes to economic development.

Our corporate headquarters is in Ottawa. The Regional Director General oversees the Marine Safety and Security offices in each of the five regions — Pacific, Prairie and Northern, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic.

The Vision of Marine Safety: A safe, sustainable and environmentally responsible marine community recognized worldwide as a leader.

The Mission of Marine Safety: To achieve our vision by continuously enhancing safety and the protection of life, health, property and the marine environment through:
• Development, maintenance and implementation of an effective and efficient regulatory regime;
• Education and awareness; and
• Monitoring and enforcement.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) Senior Marine Safety Inspector (Stream 4- Engineer) in Kingston, Ontario, and one (1) Senior Marine Safety Inspector (Stream 1- Naval Architecture) in Sarnia, Ontario. A pool of essentially qualified candidates for all four (4) streams will also be established and may be used to staff future vacancies in various locations within Transport Canada, Ontario Region.

Locations:
Kingston (Ontario), Sarnia (Ontario), St. Catharines (Ontario), Thunder Bay (Ontario), Toronto (Ontario)

You must clearly identify which stream(s) and which location(s) you are applying for in your application.

STREAM 1: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
STREAM 2: ELECTRICAL
STREAM 3: NAUTICAL
STREAM 4: MARINE ENGINEERING

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Education:

STREAM 1
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in naval architecture.

STREAM 2
Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical/electronic engineering or electrical/electronic technology or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in electrical/electronic installation in a marine environment.

STREAM 3
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master, Near Coastal or higher.

STREAM 4
Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Second-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher.

Note 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education and/or proof of Canadian certificate of competency.

Note 2: References to certification levels and experience are as defined in the Marine Personnel Regulations of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. If you have a foreign certificate of competency, additional information on how to obtain a Canadian certificate of competency can be found here:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/mpsp-training-examinationcertification-
faq-1052.htm.

Note 3: Candidates with marine experience from the Canadian Navy may refer to https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/mpsp-training-examination-certification-faq-1052.htm#qt6

Degree equivalency

Experience:

For candidates with a university degree, Master Mariner or First Class engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship): experience normally acquired in TWO (2) years in one or more of the following areas:

OR

For candidates who meet any other of the accepted education / certification factors: experience normally acquired in FIVE (5) years in one or more of the following areas:

May also include one or more of the following experience factors:

COMMON TO ALL STREAMS
EX1: Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection, quality assurance or other marine related areas; OR

EX2: Experience in technical or operational management of ships; OR

STREAM 3
EX3: Experience as master or chief mate on ships.

STREAM 4:
EX4: Experience as chief engineer or second engineer on ships.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
AED1: A degree from a recognized university in naval architecture.

AED2: A degree from a recognized university in electrical/electronic engineering or in electrical/electronic technology.

AED3: A degree from a recognized university in nautical studies or maritime studies.

AED4: A degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position (e.g. engineering, technology, physical sciences, etc).

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
STREAM 3 – Master
AED5: Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master Mariner, valid for use at sea.

AED6: Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master Mariner and extensive* experience in the marine environment**

STREAM 4 – Marine Engineering
AED7: Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a First-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship), valid for use at sea.

AED8: Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a First-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) and extensive* experience in the marine environment**

*Extensive is defined as depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of duties for a period of at least five (5) years (could be in multiple positions).
** The marine environment is defined as the marine industry, marine transportation, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, other shipboard operations, operational support to shipping or other marine-related fields.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience as a master on vessels.

AEX2: Experience as a chief engineer on vessels.

AEX3: Experience as an employer representative or health and safety committee member / representative with respect to the Canada Labour Code Part II or the equivalent provincial health and safety legislation.

AEX4: Experience in the development or implementation of safety management systems.

AEX5: Experience in the development or implementation of quality assurance programs or systems.

AEX6: Experience as a port captain or as an independent surveyor or as a surveyor for classification societies, Protection and Indemnity Clubs (P&I Clubs).

AEX7: Experience in design, construction or repair of commercial vessels or serially produced small vessels.

AEX8: Experience in managing large technical projects.

AEX9: Experience as a superintendent of a vessel.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE (Common for all streams)

K1: Knowledge of Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and associated regulations.

K2: Knowledge of international maritime legislation including conventions.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Common for all streams)

KLC1: Values and ethics - Serving through integrity and respect

KLC2: Thinking things through - Innovating through Analysis and Ideas

KLC3: Engagement - Working effectively with people, organizations, partners

KLC4: Excellence through results - Delivering through own work, relationships
and responsibilities

ABILITIES (Common for all streams)

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3: Ability to provide advice on technical matters and resolve operational problems.

A4: Ability to work under stress and to meet deadlines.

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing and able to travel.
Must be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Security Requirement:
Various Security Requirements: Reliability, Secret
Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license.
Medical Requirement:
Valid Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment.

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

1. Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

2. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

3. Transport Canada will contact candidates once the screening process is completed.

4. Communications 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 who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with a current email address to reach you.

5. In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests 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 the candidates.

6. As part of this selection process you must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca.

7. Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria may be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess.

8. Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

9. Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

10. Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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

12. All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time;
- applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time;
- for some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

13. To submit an application on-line, select the button "Apply Online" below.

14. 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.