Senior Marine Safety Inspector

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Assessment accommodation

INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE:

You must clearly identify which stream(s) you are applying for in your application.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education and experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. The content of your response must be supported by your resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering the online screening questions.

Duties

Inspectors must be leaders and skilled communicators capable of working effectively with others and adapting to the different needs of our clients. They must sometimes take rapid, decisive action and must be able to negotiate, facilitate behavior change and develop new competencies in client industries.

Inspectors work in an environment of high stress due to the possible impact of error and real or potential conflict. In the course of ensuring that regulations are respected, inspectors carry significant responsibility and accountability and their decisions have a direct impact on the safety of Canadians.

Work environment

Marine Safety is part of the Marine Safety and Security Program that develops and administers policies and regulations to advance the safety and security of Canada’s marine transportation system. We promote an efficient and sustainable system that protects the marine environment and contributes to economic development.

Vision of Marine Safety: A safe, sustainable and environmentally responsible marine community recognized worldwide as a leader.

Mission of Marine Safety: Achieve our vision by continuously enhancing safety and the protection of life, health, property and the marine environment through:
• Development, maintenance and implementation of an effective and efficient regulatory regime;
• Education and awareness; and
• Monitoring and enforcement.

Intent of the process

Transport Canada may establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate or specified period). These positions could have various security and language requirements and/or profiles depending on the location of the position being staffed.

SENIOR MARINE SAFETY INSPECTOR
STREAM 1: NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
STREAM 2: ELECTRICAL
STREAM 3: NAUTICAL
STREAM 4: MARINE ENGINEERING

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)

EDUCATION:

STREAM 1: Senior Marine Safety Inspector - Naval Architect
•Graduation from a recognized post secondary institution in naval architecture.

STREAM 2: Senior Marine Safety Inspector - Electrical
•Graduation from a recognized post secondary institution in electrical/electronic engineering or electrical/electronic technology.

STREAM 3: Senior Marine Safety Inspector - Master
•A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master, Near Coastal or higher.

STREAM 4: Senior Marine Safety Inspector - Engineer
•Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Second-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher.

Note 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education and/or proof of Canadian certificate of competency.

Note 2: Candidates with foreign education credentials MUST provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For additional information, please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm.

Note 3: References to certification levels and experience are as defined in the Marine Personnel Regulations of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. If you have a foreign certificate of competency, additional information on how to obtain a Canadian certificate of competency can be found here: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/mpsp-training-examinationcertification-faq1052.htm.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
For candidates with a university degree, Master Mariner or First Class engineer
(Motor Ship or Steamship): experience normally acquired in TWO (2) years in
one or more of the following areas:
OR
For candidates who meet any other of the accepted education / certification factors: experience normally acquired in FIVE (5) years in one or more of the
following areas:

STREAM 1: Senior Marine Safety Inspector - Naval Architect
Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection,
quality assurance or other marine related areas OR
Experience in technical or operational management of ships.

STREAM 2: Senior Marine Safety Inspector - Electrical
Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection,
quality assurance or other marine related areas OR
Experience in technical or operational management of ships.

STREAM 3: Senior Marine Safety Inspector - Master
Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection,
quality assurance or other marine related areas OR
Experience in technical or operational management of ships OR
Experience as master or chief mate on ships.

STREAM 4: Senior Marine Safety Inspector - Engineer
Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection,
quality assurance or other marine related areas OR
Experience in technical or operational management of ships OR
Experience as chief engineer or second engineer on ships.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
•A degree from a recognized university in naval architecture.
•A degree from a recognized university in electrical/electronic engineering or in electrical/electronic technology.
•A degree from a recognized university in nautical studies or maritime studies.
•A degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position (e.g. engineering, technology, physical sciences, etc).

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
STREAM 3 - Master:
•Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master Mariner,valid for use at sea.
•Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master Mariner.

STREAM 4 - Engineer:
•Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a First-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship), valid for use at sea.
•Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a First-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship).

ABILITIES:
•Ability to make presentations.

EXPERIENCE:
•Experience as a master on vessels.
•Experience as a chief engineer on vessels.
•Experience as an employer representative or health and safety committee member / representative with respect to the Canada Labour Code Part II or the equivalent provincial health and safety legislation.
•Experience in the development or implementation of safety management systems.
•Experience in the development or implementation of quality assurance programs or systems.
•Experience as a port captain or as an independent surveyor or as a surveyor for classification societies, Protection and Indemnity Clubs (P&I Clubs).
•Experience in design, construction or repair of commercial vessels or serially produced small vessels.
•Experience in managing large technical projects.
•Experience as a superintendent of a vessel.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE (all streams):
•Knowledge of Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and associated regulations.
•Knowledge of international maritime legislation including conventions.

COMPETENCIES (all streams):
•Values and ethics - Serving through integrity and respect.
•Thinking things through - Innovating through Analysis and Ideas.
•Engagement - Working effectively with people, organizations, partners.
•Excellence through results - Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities.

ABILITIES (all streams):
•Ability to communicate effectively orally.
•Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
•Ability to provide advice on technical matters and resolve operational problems respecting the application of marine programs.
•Ability to work under stress and to meet deadlines.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
•Must be willing and able to travel and work overtime on short notice.
•Must possess of a valid Canadian driver's license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Other Security Requirements: Some positions may require a secret or top secret security clearance.

Medical Requirements: Valid Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment.

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

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.

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

Transport Canada will contact candidates once the screening process is completed.

Communications 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 should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with a current email address to reach you.

An exam, an interview and reference check may be used as the assessement methods in this selection process. Depending on the amount of candidates, the written exam and the interview may be administrated the same day OR the interview may take place a few weeks after the written exam in order to accelerate the selection process.

Please note for candidates outside of the Public Service, the Department may not reimburse the traveling expenses associated with the evaluation process. However, traveling expenses will be minimized as much as possible for the candidates participating in the evaluation.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Candidates will have to provide proof of education credentials and will be advised to provide the documents later in the process.

Candidates who were educated outside of Canada, must have the certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable candidates to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted through its website at: http://www.cicdi.ca.

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

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
•applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time;
•applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time;
•for some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, select the button "Apply Online" below.

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

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.