Railway Equipment Inspector

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many candidates who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs.

It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the letter.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one TI-06 position on an indeterminate basis in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

A pool of qualified and/or partially assessed candidates may be established to staff similar position with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting opportunities) within Transport Canada (TC).

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)

Successful completion of secondary school or employer approved alternative i.e. an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience working in the equipment or locomotive maintenance department of a Federal Railway.

Certified car inspector, Heavy Duty Mechanic (locomotive), or Electrician (Locomotive).

*Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities normally acquired over a period of five (5) years.

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

Experience in a railway supervisory role for the railway within the locomotive maintenance department.
Experience in investigative and enforcement techniques and procedures.
Experience in risk evaluation and trend analysis.
Experience in the railway industry with respect to planning, coordinating and administering programs.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the Railway Freight Car Inspection and Safety Rules.
Knowledge of Railway Locomotive Inspection and Safety Rules.
Knowledge of Transport Canada’s role in Rail Safety.

Thinking Things Through (Analysis)
Engagement
Excellence Through Results (Relationships)
Values and Ethics

Ability to recognize unsafe railway operating situations and to take corrective action.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Knowledge of monitoring, auditing and compliance program strategies and practices within a regulated environment.
Knowledge of theories and principles to review, analyze and evaluate risk.

Ability to analyze complex issues, determine implications, formulate recommendations and take appropriate action.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage the implementation of programs.
Technical knowledge of the rail industry and the capability to assess risks within the industry and develop oversight plans through a system approach.

Ability and willingness to work beyond normal working hours as required.
Ability and willingness to work in adverse environments and weather conditions.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Pre-employment medical (Category III)
Ability and willingness to travel at short notice for extended periods by all modes of transportation.
Valid provincial Drivers Licence.
Candidates must meet and maintain the above condition(s) of employment throughout their employment.

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

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to). Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

Candidates may be assessed using various methods, such as, but not limited to: submission of a video for screening purposes, written exam, phone, individual and/or group interview(s), simulation exercise and/or reference checks. Candidates may be required to make an oral presentation.

Candidates must provide proof of education credentials.

ASSESSMENT – AVAILABILITY
The assessment may be administered outside of regular working hours including evenings and weekends. If you are unavailable, you must inform us immediately as each request will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

ASSESSMENT – TRAVEL EXPENSES
Candidates from outside the federal public service will be responsible for travel expenses related to evaluation purposes.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references (recent is defined as within the last 2 years).

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

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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.