Regional Inspector, Transportation of Dangerous Goods

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TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. The following are just some of the interesting duties of the position:

1. Participates in the design, development and implementation of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulatory compliance program.

2. Assists in the design, development and delivery of safety education and awareness programs for internal and external stakeholders, including the public.

3. Participates in the development of new regulations, standards, and associated guidelines, policies and procedures.

4. Performs safety data analysis services (i.e., trend analysis, risk assessment), business and operational planning, results measurement and program evaluation; and provides pertinent advice and recommendations to the management of the Compliance and Response Branch.

5. Provides expert subject matter technical advice and guidance to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including the public on TDG oversight programs.

6. Participates in internal and external working groups, project teams, consultation committees and other initiatives on matters related to dangerous goods safety; and develops and maintains a consultative and authoritative network of contacts to promote a safe and secure national transportation system in Canada.

7. Provides and supports formal and informal workplace learning and knowledge transfer through various means including job shadowing, coaching and mentoring. Participates in the conduct of the dangerous goods and means of containment facility inspections for multi-modal transportation; and initiates or recommends compliance and enforcement actions or measures for alleged infractions to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA), and related, regulations and standards

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 3 positions on an indeterminate basis. A pool of essentially and/or partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or identical bilingual positions of various tenures (specified period, indeterminate, deployment, assignment, secondment and acting) within Transport Canada, Quebec Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Recent and significant experience* in conducting one or more of the following: inspections, investigations, audits.
- Experience in the interpretation and application of standards, regulations or legislation.

* Recent and significant experience means at least two CUMULATIVE years of work experience acquired over the past five years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES
- Ability to plan and organize work.
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Education
- Associates Degree, Diploma or Certificate from a recognized university, post-secondary institute or learning institute in chemistry, engineering or a related scientific field.

Degree equivalency

Experience
- Experience working in the dangerous goods industry or in a regulatory environment.
- Experience in engaging and maintaining interdepartmental relationships with at least one of the following groups: federal departments/agencies, provincial/territorial departments, external clients or associations.
- Experience in planning and developing outreach sessions or information materials.
- Experience working in the railway industry, in particular with the maintenance of railway vehicles or with involvement in the movement of dangerous goods.
- Experience working in the maritime industry, in particular with involvement in the movement of dangerous goods by vessel.

Knowledge
- Knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- Knowledge of the Canadian transportation system.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability to work overtime (including nights, weekends, and including stand-by (on call), which would be required mainly if an unforeseen event occurs – such as a major accident).
- Willingness and ability to work in adverse environments and weather conditions.
- Willingness to work alone in isolated locations.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as belonging to one of the following designated groups: persons with a disability; visible minorities, women, or indigenous persons.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Possession of a valid Canadian Provincial or Territorial Driver's License.
- Pre-employment Medical Examination Category III.
- Physical environment: this position requires, on occasion, to be willing and able to provide physical effort to climb structures, equipment of facilities on sites where the access is difficult and the terrain rugged.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

A variety of tools and methods may be used to assess candidates including, but not limited to, written tests, self-assessments, standardized tests, interviews, performance reviews, and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.

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 should check emails regularly and ensure their email address accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this selection process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or organizational needs. However, meeting some of these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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

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.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

We thank all those who apply to this job opportunity.

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.