Senior Analyst (*AMENDMENT: CLOSING DATE)

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

*We ENCOURAGE candidates outside of the National Capital Region to apply to this selection process as telework might be possible for some position.

Duties

DETERMINATIONS AND COMPLIANCE BRANCH
The mandate of the Determinations and Compliance Branch is to provide approvals, issue licences, permits and certificates of fitness, monitor and enforce industry compliance with legislative and regulatory provisions and Agency orders, and make decisions on a wide range of matters involving federal air, rail and marine transportation. Senior analysts contribute to the success of these programs by providing expert advice on rail liability insurance, the evaluation of Canadian airline ownership and control and on marine coasting trade, and compliance matters Senior analysts support the mandate by participating in the negotiation and administration of air transport agreements, by providing expertise on regulatory projects, by developing reports and recommendations on compliance matters and by conducting other complex analysis involving corporate and financial information for rail and air.

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 300 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 travellers

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 one indeterminate position. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates will be established through this process to staff future positions with various tenures (indeterminate, determinate, deployment, acting, and assignment/secondment) with similar requirements, various language requirements and profiles and various security requirements, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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: 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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the positions (e.g. economics, law, commerce, finance) or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Significant experience* in conducting analyses, synthesizing large volumes of information and preparing reports related to economics, law, commerce or finance.

Significant* experience providing oral and written advice and recommendations to senior management or board members through presentations, reports, briefing notes or correspondences.

Significant* experience in the analysis and review of business plans or financial proposals.

Definitions:
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities as the MAIN function for a approximately two (2) years. The amount and the diversity of these activities as well as the autonomy level may also be taken into consideration.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Recognized professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA; CGA).

Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the position such as finance, economics, commerce, law, international affairs, business, social sciences, human rights (or other relevant field of specialization will be considered).

Recognized Law Degree (LL.B., J.D., B.C.L.)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* and recent** experience providing advices and communicating with businesses or external stakeholders.

Significant* experience in the analysis and review of complex** business plans or proposals.

Experience working in the transportation sector (public or private).

Experience in providing advice related to commercial lending, accounting or financial analysis.

Experience working in a regulatory environment.

Definitions:
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities as the MAIN function for approximately two (2) years. The amount and the diversity of these activities as well as the autonomy level may also be taken into consideration.

**Complex is defined as including the following characteristics: multidimensional, multiple or conflicting information to be analysed.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Canadian Transportation Agency is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs, including reducing representation gaps.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES :
Demonstrating integrity and respect.

Thinking things through.

Working effectively with others.

Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines and changing priorities.

Ability to analyze, develop options and recommendations.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to occasionally work extended hours.

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

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.

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.