Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspector

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Assessment accommodation

Only on-line applications will be accepted. All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).

You will be required to demonstrate the Essential Qualifications (Education and Experience) and Asset qualifications (if applicable) for the initial screening by answering online screening questions and on your résumé. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must clearly demonstrate when, where, and how the qualification was met through substantiation by concrete examples. Information on your education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the required format may result in your application being rejected from this process.

Duties

• Participates in the conduct of dangerous goods and means of containment facility inspections and investigations for multi-modal transportation; and initiates or recommends compliance and enforcement actions or measures for alleged infractions to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 and related regulations and standards.
• Provides expert subject matter technical advice and guidance to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including the public on Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) oversight programs.
• Participates in the design, development and implementation of the TDG regulatory compliance program.
• Participates in internal and external working groups, project teams, consultation committees and other initiatives on matters related to dangerous goods safety; and develops and maintains a consultative and authoritative network of contacts to promote a safe and secure national transportation system in Canada.
• Provides and supports formal and informal workplace learning and knowledge transfer through various means including job shadowing, coaching and mentoring.

Work environment

Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate develops standards and regulations, provides oversight, and gives expert advice to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods by all modes in Canada.

Regional Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspectors must be leaders and skilled communicators capable of working effectively with others, exercising self-control, and adapting to the different needs of clients. Inspectors must sometimes take rapid, decisive action and must be able to negotiate, facilitate behavior change, and develop new competencies in various industries. Inspectors work in an environment of high stress due to the possible impact of errors and potential for conflict. In the course of ensuring the legislative requirements are respected, inspectors carry significant responsibility and accountability as their decisions have a direct impact on the safety of Canadians.

The work of Regional Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspectors requires frequent travel to conduct inspection/investigation activities. Inspectors visit various types of sites such as warehouses, cross-dock facilities, airports, manufacturing facilities, hospitals/labs, railyards, waste facilities, etc. as required. The nature of the job duties requires a pre-employment medical clearance to be obtained as a condition of employment.

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Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff positions in Toronto, Ontario. It may also be used to staff other similar positions of various tenures and/or various linguistic requirements within Transport Canada.

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)

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Education
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• A secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

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Experience
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• Significant* experience working in a mechanical field, such as: engineering, licensed trade (e.g. millwright, heavy equipment mechanic), technical inspector, etc.
*Significant is defined as at least three (3) years of cumulative experience that is a core part of the work responsibilities.

• Experience in preparing detailed inspection or investigation reports.

• Experience in interpreting and applying standards or legislation.

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

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Asset Qualifications
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Education:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization related to the position.
• Completion of a recognized Canadian police service training program (such as Royal Canadian Mounted Police, provincial, municipal or military).

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience working in the dangerous goods industry or in a regulatory environment.
• Significant* experience in conducting investigations as it relates to enforcement.
*Significant is defined as at least one (1) year.
• Experience with emergency planning and response, with preference to dangerous goods incidents.
• Experience working in the rail industry, specifically with the maintenance of rail equipment or rail emergency response.
• Experience working in the civil aviation industry, specifically with involvement in the movement of dangerous goods by air.
• Experience in the design, construction, inspection or requalification of means of containment for the transportation of dangerous goods.
• Experience in risk-based activities such as writing detailed reports of outcomes, completing risk assessments, or using risk results for decision-making.
• Experience in planning and developing awareness sessions or information/guidance materials.
• Experience in preparing evidence for court proceedings.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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Competencies
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Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Judgement

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Abilities
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Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Ability to analyze problems and make recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

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Organizational Needs
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Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-identifying (at the time of application) as a member of a visible minority group.

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Operational Requirements
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Ability and willingness to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and stand-by (on call), as required.
Ability and willingness to work in adverse environments and weather conditions, as required.
Ability and willingness to work alone in remote and/or isolated areas, as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance.
Possession of a valid provincial driver’s license.
Satisfactory completion of a Category III pre-employment medical examination.
Ability and willingness to travel on short notice, as required.
Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods regionally, nationally and internationally, using all modes of transportation, as required.
Ability and willingness to use various types of personal protective equipment.
This position requires, on occasion, physical effort to climb structures and equipment of facilities on sites where the access is difficult and the terrain rugged.

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

Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for this selection process.

A variety of tools and methods may be used to assess candidates including, but not limited to, written tests, standardized tests, interviews, and/or 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 candidates.

Random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Communication 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 should check emails regularly and ensure their email address accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this selection process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

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.