Information Analyst / Recalls officer

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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).

Preference may be given to candidates at level.

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.
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.

Duties

- Participates in the development and implementation of the new program Analysis of Companies’ Technical Information for Vehicles and Equipment (ACTIVE), including pilot projects with the industry and the development of processes and procedures supporting new legislative requirements.

- Once regulations are in place :
o Provides support and guidance to companies on legislative requirements, processes and policies, and more.
o Conducts review and data analytics on technical information received from vehicle and equipment companies on a regular basis to detect potential safety related issues.

Work environment

Join us in the Motor Vehicle Regulation Enforcement 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.
We are looking to staff the position of Information Analyst/ Recalls officer in the new program entitled Analysis of Companies’ Technical Information for Vehicles and Equipment (ACTIVE) within the Information Integration and Analysis group. Our team also works closely with Defect Investigation and Recalls Division and vehicle and equipment companies. Once the regulations are in place, ACTIVE will collect, review and analyze a large volume of technical information on a regular basis to identify safety risks in vehicles and equipment. The program will also promote companies’ compliance with TC’s new legislative requirements.

The one-story building located in the National Capital Region’s Gatineau (Hull sector) is near a major highway, 8 km from Parliament Hill and against traffic congestion. Express and regular bus routes stops, including service to and from downtown Ottawa, is within walking distance. Our facility backs onto the Trans-Canada nature trails and bike paths and offers free parking to employees.

You are passionate about cars and data analytics, you will enjoy working on our team, making a difference to the safety of Canadians on the road!
If you’re motivated and looking for an exciting new opportunity, we invite you to apply!

Intent of the process

The intent of this job opportunity Advertisement is for an indeterminate position GT-04 with a linguistic profile: English essential located in the National Capital Region ( NCR) in Gatineau. 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; BBB/BBB, and English essential) and/or various security profiles (reliability, secret).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Please note that the following question is used for statistical purpose only.

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

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

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1: Significant* experience in the automotive or other similar technical fields.

EX2: Experience liaising with and providing guidance to partners and industry.

EX3: Experience in conducting data analysis and/or trend analysis.

EX4: Experience writing documents or reports such as but not limited to policy, procedures, analysis summary, etc.

EX5: Experience reviewing and analyzing technical documents/information such as, but not limited to, technical service bulletins, customer satisfaction programs, warranty, field reports, etc.

EX6: Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook), and significant* experience with MS Excel.

* “Significant” experience means a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of general automotive vehicle systems.
K2: Knowledge of automotive nomenclature, symbols and terminology.
K3: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel advanced formulas and functions.

Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate clearly in writing
A2: Ability to communicate clearly orally
A3: Ability to practice creative thinking in various tasks.

Personal Suitability
PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Judgement
PS4: Thoroughness/methodological
PS5: Dependability
PS6: Enthusiasm and interest in automotive technology
PS7: Values and ethics

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and able to work overtime as required;
A valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Security clearance: Reliability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Education
AET1: Three-year program at an Institute of Technology specializing in mechanical engineering or automotive technology, or equivalent.

AET2: Four-year program in Business Administration -Automotive Management.

AET3: Licensed as an automotive technician in a Canadian Province or Territory.

AET4: Training in a field related to the position such as, but not limited to, data analytics.

Degree equivalency

Experience
AEX1: Experience reviewing and analyzing data, technical documents or electronic files to detect anomalies, inconsistencies, etc., in the information

AEX2: Experience developing and/or working in databases.

AEX3: Experience in project management.

AEX4: Experience with data analytics software such as Microsoft Power BI or other similar software.

Knowledge
AK1: Knowledge of current automotive safety technologies.
AK2: Principles of data analysis.

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

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.