Senior Advisor, Signal Systems

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Duties

Transport Canada directly contributes to the safety and security of Canadians on a daily basis. Rail Safety is responsible for strengthening the regulatory framework and overseeing the administration of regulations to support the safe and secure conduct of all railway activities under the federal umbrella. As part of the Operations Management team of Rail Safety in Head Quarters-Ottawa, you will work with other Senior Advisors and Engineers involved in every aspect of rail transportation, including the equipment, infrastructure, and any new innovative technical fields on the horizon. As a Rail Safety team member, you will interface with key stakeholders including, Transportation Practitioners, members of the Transportation Association of Canada, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-way Association (AREMA), railway industry leaders like Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), Canadian National Railway (CN), VIA Rail and our engage with our American counterpart, The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

As a Rail Safety Senior Advisor Signals, you will play a direct role in advancing safety on the rail transportation system in Canada and will work first hand on standards and technical advisory material that creates the basis upon which rail safety is improved. As a Rail Safety Senior Advisor Signals, in the Ottawa office, you will play an important role in the development and dissemination of direction and expert advice to teams of inspectors in the five regions that deliver its mandate to improve safety of the rail network. Rail Safety has hands-on inspectors in BC, MB, SK, AB, QC, ON and the Atlantic provinces. In addition, the inspectors in the regions also perform inspection duties to keep a pulse on safety performance of the Canadian rail network.

While working with the industry to establish and maintain safety standards, you will have the opportunity to be an integral part of the evolution of Canada’s transportation system. The meaningful work you conduct would have a direct, tangible impact for Canadians

Intent of the process

This process may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates that may be used to fill similar or identical positions with various tenures depending on the position being staffed.

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)

EDUCATION
ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in dealing with stakeholder representatives related to railway activities.

EX2: Experience in providing technical advice, such as but not limited to, giving advice on safety concerns.

EX3: Experience in preparing technical reports, such as but not limited to, providing summary findings from an inspection, test, investigation.

EX4: *Recent and significant experience in duties related to a signal maintainer with the rail sector.

*Recent and significant experience 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 two (2) years; and the performance of those duties within the last ten (10) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
AED: Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in auditing and/or quality control.

AEX2: Experience in the development of policies and programs.

AEX3: Experience in managing projects related to railway activities.

AEX4: Experience in risk management and risk assessment.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1: Values & Ethics Serving through(Integrity and respect)
KLC2: Thinking things through (Innovating through Analysis and Ideas)
KLC3: Excellence through results (Delivering results through initiative/relationships)
KLC4: Engagement - Mobilizing people, organizations, partners

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to apply principles and practices related to the design, construction and/or maintenance of railway signal systems.
A2: Ability to interpret acts or regulations.
A3: Ability to analyze situations and make appropriate recommendations.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
-Ability and willingness to work in adverse environments and weather conditions.
-Ability and willingness to work alone in isolated areas.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

-Possession of a valid provincial/territorial driver’s licence.
-Ability and willingness to travel on short notice and for extended periods using all modes of transportation.
-Ability and willingness to work overtime including evenings, weekends, and stand-by 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

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An interview will be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

Acknowledgement of receipt of application will not be sent.

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.