Engineer & Program Analyst *AMENDMENT: CLOSING DATE

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Assessment accommodation

The position is located at Gatineau with possibility of telework.

Duties

• Conducts investigations, analyses and assessments of a variety of comprehensive applications and projects related to major rail infrastructure projects.
• Assesses and resolves the allocation of construction and maintenance costs of grade separations and other rail infrastructure projects.
• Evaluates the reasonableness and validity of the engineering designs, the cost estimates and related expenditures.
• Provides engineering advice for the purpose of dispute resolution.
• Reviews, investigates and resolves complaints and disputes filed with the Agency arising from disagreement between railway companies and municipalities or landowners.
• Conducts reviews or investigations into complaints affecting federally-regulated transportation modes in developing reports and recommendations for use in rendering Agency Orders and Decisions;
• Plans, coordinates and conducts follow-up monitoring of railway construction and operation activities.
• Provides professional engineering knowledge, analysis and advice, including at public hearings.
• Conducts on-site inspections for various rail infrastructure projects and prepares track inspection reports which are sent to parties for their acceptance.
• Participates in interdepartmental and multi-stakeholder environmental assessment teams to conduct environmental assessments of rail infrastructure projects.
• Collaborates and supports the work of Transport Canada related to issues of railway safety that might affect the Agency's mandate.

Work environment

Make a difference by working for Canada’s largest employer: The Government of Canada

Canada’s public service is diverse, innovative, and non-partisan. We are continually engaged in projects and initiatives to improve how we serve Canadians. Together, public servants are making a difference in the lives of Canadians every day. The Government of Canada offers a breadth of rewarding careers in many locations, with great opportunities for learning and development. Whatever you’re passionate about, Canada’s public service has a career path where you can make a difference.

Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency

An important mission: The Canadian Transportation Agency is a small organization (about 280 people) with an important mission – to advance Canadians’ economic and social well-being by:
• Helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly
• Protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation
• Providing consumer protection for air travelers

A great place to work:
We are committed to creating a healthy and respectful workplace. Our small size enables us to meet regularly at all-staff events, and encourages dialogue and collaboration – both between managers and employees, and through inter-branch networks and tiger teams. You will have the opportunity to get to know and collaborate with many colleagues across the Agency.

We are located at 15 Eddy, in the heart of Gatineau, with easy access to fitness facilities, public transportation and restaurants.

Intent of the process

This process is to staff an indeterminate position. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates could be created to staff future positions with various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, and assignment/secondment) with similar requirements, various language requirements and profiles and various security requirements.

Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Graduation with an engineering degree with a specialization related to the duties of the position from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Member of a Professional Engineering Association in Canada.

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* and recent** experience in the design, construction, maintenance or inspection of railway infrastructure projects.

Experience in providing technical advice to management*** via reports, presentations, or other types of relevant communications.

*Significant experience is defined as at least two(2) years of experience where the duties were a core component of the person's responsibilities.
** Recent is defined as within the last ten (10) years where the duties were a core component of the person's responsibilities.
*** Management means at the director level or higher.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Master's degree in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience working in an administrative tribunal.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail and air.

Willingness and ability to work overtime, when required.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of engineering principles, theories in the measurement and assessment of railway infrastructure design, construction and operation including mitigation measures and remedial actions.

COMPENTENCIES:
Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Working effectively with others.

Analytical thinking

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

You will need to provide the following :
• Canadian Citizenship, if applicable
• School Diploma
• SLE, if applicable
• Reference contact information (including your current Supervisor and past Supervisor)

A written examination will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

All written communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidate.

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

NOTICE : It is your responsibility, as an applicant, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications and that adhere to the stipulated format. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "met" or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

The Asset Qualifications contained in the Statement of Merit Criteria may be used as a screening tool. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. Cut-off scores and/or top-down approach may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

Locations, dates and times for exams and/or interviews will be determined by the employer. Scheduling of alternative exam and interview dates will only be considered for religious reasons, death in the family, in cases of serious illness or for a reasonable reason approved by the selection committee. A doctor's certificate or other proof will be required.

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.