Boating Safety Development Officer

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Assessment accommodation

*** IMPORTANT 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 experiences) as well as the “asset qualifications”. Supporting details are required for each qualification, explaining, for example, the extent of the experience and relevant dates. 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.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforce Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff a determinate position until April 2022. The source of funding for the position is for a limited duration (Sunset funding). Therefore, no indeterminate appointments will me made through this selection process at this moment.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions in various locations in Canada, with various tenures (including indeterminate, term, assignment, secondment, acting, deployment), various linguistic requirements, and various security 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:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience writing reports, briefing material or educational materials.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office; specifically, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience in establishing partnerships with stakeholders, such as representatives from governments or non-governments organizations.
• Experience in developing, coordinating and delivering awareness activities, such as information sessions, training courses and PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience in conducting research, carrying out analysis and making recommendations.
• Experience in managing projects.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the boating industry/recreational boating community.
• Experience delivering or developing injury prevention programs.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and its associated regulations as well as regulations related to small vessel safety.
• Knowledge of the Office of Boating Safety and its activities.
• Knowledge of small vessel safety requirements and equipment.

COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Thinking Things Through.
• Working effectively with others.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
• Client Service orientation.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulatory requirements.
• Ability to provide advice and recommendations.
• Ability to research and analyze information.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to travel on occasion by various means of transportation in various climatic conditions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Must hold a Pleasure Craft Operator Competency card.

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.

We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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

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

You will have to 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

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.

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore 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, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

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.