Head, Development Unit (Chief Engineer – marine, on-road, rail, multi-modal)

Important messages

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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.

COMMUNICATION
All information pertaining to the invitation to tests or interviews will be sent by e-mail. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). THEREFORE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY YOUR E-MAIL AND/OR PSRS ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NEW COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS SELECTION PROCESS.

Duties

This position:

- Oversees the development, management and evaluation of transportation-related research activities and programs;

- Identifies potential financial and operational aspects related to research and development, undertakes a detailed analysis of alternative courses of action and their implications, addresses difficulties and problems in their execution, and devises appropriate action plans and approaches;

- Proactively pursues and cultivates regional, national, and international research and development opportunities that are consistent with Transport Canada’s mission, strategic plan and research goals;

- Provides information about research already available in various transportation policy areas, and supports or leads the development of technical papers, presentations and briefings, as required;

- Hires, supervises and evaluates the performance of research personnel;

- Works with Human Resources to recruit, staff and develop of highly qualified transportation research personnel;

- Coordinates and monitors research activities to ensure alignment with departmental and project goals and objectives;

- Reviews and interprets research studies conducted by ministries, crown corporations and other jurisdictions.

Work environment

Come join us at Transport Canada (TC)!

As the country’s leader for transportation policies and programs, our mission is to serve Canadians by promoting a safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system. The department employs nearly 5,100 talented and motivated employees who work across the country, both at our Ottawa Headquarters and our numerous regional offices (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions).

TC encourages an environment of growth and is committed to recruit, develop and retain a knowledge-based workforce to provide high quality service. Employees are given opportunities for training, mentoring and coaching, interesting assignments within the organization to develop new skills and competencies, professional development and career advancement as TC fosters a diversified and engaged workforce.

Currently, we are looking to staff the position of Head, Development Unit at The Innovation Centre. The Innovation Centre is a transportation innovation research, development and deployment (RD&D) organization that supports emerging transportation technologies to help ensure Canadians can benefit from a safe, secure, clean, and integrated transportation system.

If you’re a motivated, individual who is looking for an exciting new opportunities, we invite you to apply!

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (including indeterminate / term / assignment / Secondment/ acting/ deployment) and/or various linguistic requirements (bilingual imperative CBC/CBC; bilingual non-imperative CBC/CBC) and/or various security profiles (reliability, secret).

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)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be placed in the pool of fully qualified candidates and be considered for current or future positions/appointments. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples through your screening question answers that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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Education
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ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering, geological engineering, naval architecture or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

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Occupational Certification
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OC: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

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Experience
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EX1: Significant* experience planning, monitoring, implementing and evaluating engineering or scientific studies or research, development and deployment (RD&D) projects in one of the following transportation areas: marine, rail, road or multi-modal.

EX2: Experience providing strategic engineering or scientific advice to senior management**.

EX3: Experience managing human and financial resources***.

EX4: Experience representing an organization’s interests at meetings or stakeholder consultations.

* Significant is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities, which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately two (2) consecutive years.
** Senior management means Assistant Deputy Minister level or above (or C-Suite Executives).
*** Managing human resources is defined as activities involving assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, managing a financial responsibility centre (i.e. employees, students, contractors, casuals or working groups).

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

You do not need to answer the screening questions for the asset or other qualifications. However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application. Not answering them will not result in your application being rejected, but it is noted that they may be used at any stage in the process and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.

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Education
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AED1: Graduation with an acceptable Master’s degree from a recognized university in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, automotive engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

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Occupational Certification
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AOC: Professional Engineering Designation

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Experience
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AEX1: Experience in drafting or developing policy or regulatory products.

AEX2: Experience in developing Memorandum to Cabinet or Treasury Board Submissions, or developing enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

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Knowledge
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K1: Knowledge of technologies, trends and issues related to innovation in the transportation sector.
K2: Knowledge of Canadian transportation stakeholders.
K3: Knowledge of environmental management and sustainable development issues within the transportation sector.

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Competencies
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C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working effectively with others
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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Abilities
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A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

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

Operational Requirements:
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally several times per years.

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

A written examination, an interview and a reference check may be part of the candidates' assessment.

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