Marine Safety Inspector - Anticipatory staffing

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

What we do

The program:

- develops policies and regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Safe Containers Act, the Pilotage Act, the Canada Labour Code, Part II, the Coasting Trade Act, the Marine Liability Act and the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act in consultation with industry stakeholders
- oversees the registration and certification of all Canadian marine vessels
- oversees the registration, training and certification, including medical fitness, of all seafarers
- oversees the licensing of pleasure craft, boating proficiency of recreational boaters, and the Boating Safety Contribution Program
- oversees the marine occupational health and safety program of federally regulated employers under Part II of the Canada Labour Code and the fundamental principle and rights at work for seafarers under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006

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.

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 all climates 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.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions across Transport Canada in the Pacific Region with various tenures (assignment, secondment, acting, specified period or indeterminate), various security clearance levels and/or various bilingual linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application and cover letter. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."

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

EDUCATION:
Stream 1: Marine Safety Inspector - Master
- 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, 3000 gross tonnage (GT) or higher.
-Candidates from the Royal Canadian Navy must possess a Surface (Major Warship) or Minor Warship Command Qualification in lieu of Master, 3000 GT.

OR

Stream 2: Marine Safety Inspector: Engineer
- Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Third-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher. Candidates from the Royal Canadian Navy must possess legacy MARENG Engineering Officer of the Watch Certification 3A, C, D, or E or higher.

Note 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education and/or proof of
Canadian/RCN certificate of competency.
Note 2: Candidates with foreign education credentials MUST provide proof of
Canadian equivalency. For additional information, please consult the Canadian
Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at
http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm

Note 3: 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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience normally acquired over a period of at least TWO (2) years:

Stream 1: Marine Safety Inspector - Master
Experience as chief mate or navigation (deck) officer on vessels of at least 150 GRT). OR
Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection,
quality assurance or other marine related areas. OR
Experience in the technical or operational management of merchant ships, OR
Experience as commanding or executive officer of a major warship or experience as commanding officer of a minor warship of the Royal Canadian Navy or an equivalent combination of experience.

Stream 2: Marine Safety Inspector - Engineer
Experience as second engineer or third engineer on ships. OR
Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection, quality assurance or other marine related areas. OR
Experience in the technical or operational management of merchant ships, or
Experience as an Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) or higher in a major warship or submarine of Royal Canadian Navy.

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):
Knowledge of Canadian marine laws and regulations governing the operation of ships.
Knowledge of standards and practices relating to the design, construction and operations of small vessels.

COMPETENCIES (Common for all streams):
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES (Common for all streams):
Ability to communicate effectively orally in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing in English.
Ability to provide advice on technical matters and resolve operational
problems respecting the application of marine programs.
Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.

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

EDUCATION:
A university degree.
A post-secondary diploma in marine related studies from a recognized institution.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 - Master:
. Possession of a valid Canadian certificate of competency as a Master, Near Coastal or higher. OR
. Possession of the following Naval nautical certification: Surface (Major Warship) or Minor Warship Command Qualification

Stream2 - Engineer:
. Possession of a valid Canadian certificate of competency as a Second-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship), or higher. OR
. Possession of the following Naval engineering certification: Certification 3A, C, D, or E or higher

EXPERIENCE:
Experience as a Master or Chief Mate on tugs, passenger or fishing vessels operating in Canada.
Experience as a Chief or Second Engineer on tugs, passenger or fishing vessels operating in Canada.
Experience as Commanding Officer and/or Executive Officer of a Major Warship or Commanding Officer of a Minor Warship operating in BC Coastal Waters.
Experience as an employer representative or health and safety committee member or representative with respect to the Canada Labour Code Part II or the equivalent provincial health and safety legislation.
Experience in the development or implementation of safety management systems.
Experience in the development or implementation of quality assurance programs or systems.
Experience in design, construction or repair of tugs, passenger and fishing vessels operating in Canada

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
. Must be willing and able to travel and work overtime and standby on short notice.
. Must possess a valid Canadian driver's license
. Must be willing and able to fly in airplanes and work in various weather conditions, confined spaces, at heights and in other locations.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other Security Requirements: Some positions may require a secret or top secret clearance.
Medical Requirements: 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

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM (PSRS) VIA GC JOBS. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL OR MAIL. If you have any health or physical limitations preventing you from applying on-line, you are asked to contact the person below.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide any changes to their personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.

Potential applicants are also encouraged to review the PSC’s “Guide on how to apply for a job in the federal public service” located at http://www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca/menu/job_guide_e.htm prior to applying on-line.

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.