Navigation Protection Program Officer - ANTICIPATORY

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Duties

Navigation Protection Officers help make the national transportation system safer through the administration and enforcement of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and the new Wrecks, Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels Act. (WAHVA)

Their work involves reviewing the impacts of, and issuing approvals for, structures, facilities and marine works in Canadian navigable waters and identifying ways to reduce the navigation impacts of works on other waterway users. Also, the work conducted by NPP officers under WAHVA supports the Government of Canada’s Ocean Protection Plan and protects Canada’s coastlines by addressing abandoned and dilapidated vessels and promoting responsible vessel ownership.

Work is a mix of “in-office” and “on-the -water work” conducting inspections, investigations, waterway navigability assessments, navigational hazard assessments, addressing and resolving complaints. Officers provide technical advice, recommendations and guidance to management and other government departments, industry/business interests, the marine community, and the general public. Officers have excellent communication skills and work closely with departments/agencies of all levels of government, the marine industry, Indigenous groups, stakeholder organizations, marine users and the general public building strong relationships and delivering great client service.

Work environment

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We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 and telecommuting that promote work-life balance. Transport Canada was named one of Canada’s top employers in 2019 by Forbes.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process.

A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this staffing process will be established and may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Use your cover letter to tell us how you’d be a perfect fit for our team. Make sure to provide concrete examples of HOW, WHERE and WHEN you meet each of the essential experience qualifications, so we can screen you into the next stage. Your cover letter will be used to evaluate your ability to communicate in writing."

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR an acceptable combination* of education and experience relevant to the position.

*Acceptable combination is defined as successful completion of a post-secondary educational program from a recognized post-secondary institution AND a minimum of two (2) years of regulatory compliance work experience with municipal, federal or provincial government departments or agencies – including, but not limited to, municipal or provincial police, fisheries, environment and natural resources, Transport Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Parks Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, or Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in conducting inspections or investigations and conducting enforcement activities in support of legislation.
Experience in dealing with stakeholders, agencies and/or the public to provide client service.
Experience in interpreting and applying acts & regulations.
Significant* experience in building relationships with stakeholders including other government organizations/agencies or non-government organizations.

*Significant is defined as experience normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years and as a core part of the work responsibilities.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to interpret and apply acts and regulations
Ability to plan and organize projects and meet deadlines
Ability to provide strong client service delivery

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in marine navigation operating recreational, pleasure and/or commercial vessels.
Experience in marine engineering construction methodology and surveying.
Experience in interpreting engineering plans.
Experience in cartographic (map & chart) interpretation / use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Experience with surface water hydrology & related geophysical processes.

Operational Requirements:
Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel by all modes of transportation, as required.
Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time regionally or nationally, as required.
Ability and willingness to work alone in the field, as required.
Ability and willingness to work in isolated or remote locations, as required.
Ability and willingness to utilize protective equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
Ability and willingness to walk for extended periods, climbs stairs and ladders
Ability and willingness to conduct work from small vessels or floating structures.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required.

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

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position; however, a person 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. Meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Please note that assets may be used at the screening stage.

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 who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and 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 the candidates.

As part of this selection process you must 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.

Please note that for candidates applying from outside the public service, the Department will not reimburse travel expenses linked to the assessment process; however, every reasonable effort will be made to minimize travel costs for candidates who will undergo assessment.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

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.