Looking for an exciting challenge as a marine Investigator with the TSB? Join us!

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Work environment

Looking for a new opportunity, work-life balance, benefits? Perhaps you wish to challenge yourself and work for a department that is committed to finding ways to continuously advance transportation safety in Canada.

Then look no further!

The TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB has a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The uniqueness of the agency is reflected in its size, as a small organization with approximately 220 employees and 5 Board Members, including the Chair. The organization operates in a decentralized manner in 10 locations across Canada, and employees work in a close collaborative fashion. The marine group consists of less than 30 employees located in 4 offices across the country including the head office in Gatineau Québec.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

However if you have interest in working with the TSB, even in other parts of the country, you are encouraged to apply. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions, with varying tenures in various locations for future vacancies in our regional offices located in Richmond, BC, Québec, QC and Gatineau, QC.

Persons at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.

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)

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

AND

EITHER

Candidates must have a certificate issued by Transport Canada with endorsement in one of the following disciplines:
- Master near Coastal;
- Master, Intermediate Voyage;
- Fishing Master, Second class
- Second-class Engineer Certificate of Competency (motor ship, steamship or combined)

OR

A university Degree or Diploma in Naval Architecture combined with significant experience in marine inspections and/or marine accident investigations

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience as Master or Chief Engineer on ships
OR
Recent* and significant** experience in the technical or operational management or inspection of ships
OR
Recent* and significant** experience the design or construction of ships

* “Recent experience” is understood to mean in the last seven (7) years

** “Significant experience” is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired through the execution of a large number of complex and relevant activities over a minimum period of two (2) years

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
A master’s degree from a recognized university

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Master Mariner certificate issued by Transport Canada
Fishing Master, First Class
First-class Engineer Certificate of Competency (motor ship, steamship or combined)issued by Transport Canada

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in carrying out investigations into marine accidents
Experience in managing marine related programs or projects
Experience working onboard vessels in Canadian waters including a combination of voyages and assignments at sea resulting in local knowledge in one of the three TSB regions

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of shipping practices and/or procedures related to commercial shipping
Knowledge of Canadian and International marine legislation and/or related regulations and/or codes and/or standards
Knowledge and understanding of the mandate, authorities, responsibilities of TSB

ABILITIES:
Ability to synthesize complex issues and make clear and concise recommendations
Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in effectively writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:
Effective interpersonal relationships
Attention to detail
Initiative
Judgement

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III)
Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada
Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions
Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays
Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air
Willingness to be available on standby, on a rotational basis
Willingness to undergo TSB required training

Other information

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is committed to achieve a representative workforce. Selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women and visible minorities.

The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day to day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, the successful candidate in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regards to your candidacy and any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible. For additional information on the TSB's Code of Values and Ethics, please visit the website a http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/index.asp

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.