Anticipatory: Regulatory and Case Advisor (Amendment to closing date)

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

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

NOTE: It is not required to submit a cover letter for this selection process. You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering the online text questions and on your resume.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory: The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for current and future vacancies.

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 post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.

Notes:
Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Significant* experience in writing documents that summarize regulatory or technical issues which include recommendations to decision-makers.

* Significant experience refers to the complexity and diversity of issues handled and the level of autonomy demonstrated which is normally associated with the performance of the duties for at least three (3) years.

Experience in conducting investigations and making recommendations for administrative or penal outcomes.

Experience in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Experience in conducting peer reviews.

Experience using Microsoft Suite Applications (including Microsoft excel, outlook and PowerPoint).

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Law from a recognized university.

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree or Bachelor Degree in Criminology / Criminal Justice.

Graduation with an advanced degree (Masters, Doctorate) from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Certification or education in: Accident investigations, forensics, paralegal studies.

Experience working in Transportation Operations.

Completion of a Bar Admissions Exam.

Completion of a law society/law practice program.

Completion of articling for a 10 month period with a licensed/qualified lawyer.

Completion of a legal drafting course.

Experience as an advocate appearing before an administrative tribunal or in civil or criminal venues.

Experience in practicing law in the private or public sector.

Experience in training people through presentations or other methods.

Experience in preparing inspection or investigation reports and presenting analysis and information to peers and senior management.

Experience providing training as a subject matter expert.

Experience in drafting work process procedures.

Experience in the drafting of Judicial Authorizations (i.e. Search warrants, Production orders).

Possession of a university Degree or college Diploma in a field related to transportation.

Completion of a Bar Admission Course and of articles.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to analyze policy and/or legal concepts and explain in simple terms.

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working Effectively with Others
Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to travel and using all modes of transportation, as required.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required

Conditions of employment

Secret security 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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to
contact 1-800-645-5605.

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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.