Transportation Security Inspector *ANTICIPATORY*

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Assessment accommodation

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.

COVER LETTER
Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet all screening criteria (essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications). It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes and screening questions will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the letter. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

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

*Recent and significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years

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

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting) within Transport Canada (TC).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet all screening criteria (essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications). It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the letter. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

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

*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

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

Experience in conducting enforcement activities
Experience in conducting regulatory investigations
Experience in conducting environmental, risk, or vulnerability assessments
Experience in emergency management
Experience in conducting regulatory or policy based inspections or regulatory or policy based audits

Experience in the Aviation industry
Experience in the Rail industry and/or Bridges and Tunnels
Experience in the Marine industry

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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

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

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Required to pass a pre-employment Category III medical for Transportation Security Inspectors and pass a periodic medical every 5 years.

The following 3 items are required on a periodic basis only:
Required to perform stand-by duties.
Required to travel on short notice for extended periods regionally, 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

This will be an anonymized recruitment process, meaning your personal information (name, address, etc.) will not be viewable by the assessment board during screening and testing.

COMMUNICATION
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.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, emails, phones calls, phone messages, screening questions, resumes and/or interview (but not limited to). If a candidate does not respond to certain communications, their application may be interpreted as automatically withdrawn from the process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

Candidates may be assessed using various methods, such as, but not limited to: written exam or assignment, phone, video, individual and/or group interview(s), simulation exercise and/or reference checks. Candidates may be required to make an oral presentation

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references (recent is defined as within the last 2 years):

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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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.