Regional Transportation Security Inspector

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Assessment accommodation

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must be submitted through the GC Jobs site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

NOTE: A cover letter is not required to be submitted for this selection process. You are required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) and Operational Requirements for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the asset qualifications by answering the online text questions and on your resume because the asset qualifications may also be used during the initial screening process.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. You may wish to review some tips by checking out this video!

Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions is to be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required will result in your application being rejected from the process.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position.

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 must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their e-mail regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies.

In the event that an employee of the public service (federal) is qualified through this process, the employee may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
(An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or acceptable combination of a secondary school diploma and/or training and relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
TI-05:

*Recent Experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external agencies or clients
*Recent Experience in comprehending and applying legislation or policies
*Recent Experience in providing advice or recommendations to clients or management

*Recent experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience obtained within the past three (3) years for at least one (1) year.

EXPERIENCE
TI-06:
*Recent and significant experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external agencies or clients
*Recent and significant experience in comprehending and applying legislation or policies
*Recent and significant experience in providing advice or recommendations to clients or management

*Recent and significant experience are defined as the depth and breadth of experience obtained within the past four (4) years for at least two (2) years.

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

ASSET CRITERIA:
- Experience in conducting enforcement activities
- Experience in emergency management
- *Significant experience in conducting regulatory or policy based inspections or regulatory investigations or regulatory or policy based audits
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience obtained within the past four (4) years for at least two (2) years.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision
- Experience in the aviation industry
- Experience in aviation security
- Experience in the rail and/or bridges and tunnels industry

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies
TI-05 and TI-06:

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

Abilities
TI-05 and TI-06:

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to comprehend and apply legislation

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

Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-identifying as a member in one of the designated groups for employment equity (visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal persons, and women).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally by various modes of transport.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice.
Ability and willingness to work on standby duties on a 24/7 basis as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to possess and maintain a valid provincial/territorial completed graduated driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Required to pass a pre-employment Category III medical for Transportation Security Inspectors and pass a periodic Category II medical every 5 years.

Required to perform stand-by duties on a 24/7 basis.

Required to travel on short notice for extended periods domestically and internationally using all modes of transportation.

Required to work overtime and/or irregular hours as assigned including on short notice.

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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test may 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.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

All notifications related to this selection process will be posted on
www.canada.ca/government-jobs.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all those who apply.

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.