Regulatory Development Engineer - Anticipatory

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

We are planning on launching another process in fall 2022.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and any of the applicable asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions. Please be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Work environment

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforce Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative and efficient transportation system. Our transformation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system. Our work touches the lives of all Canadians. As part of our Public Opinion Research and Consultations team, you will play a key role in ensuring that Canadians' views and opinions influence Transport Canada’s programs, policies and regulations, as well as how we communicate them.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates at the BBB/BBB level to fill current and future staffing needs. This pool of candidates may be used to staff similar positions of various tenures (casual employment, term or indeterminate) at Transport Canada.

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)

EXPERIENCE
Same experience requirements for Stream 1 and 2:

E1: Experience in the application of engineering principles, practices and current technologies in at least ONE of the following areas with respect to either engineered consumer products OR industrial / commercial equipment:
• Design
• Development
• Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Engineering testing and analysis
• Regulation/standards development
• Regulatory compliance auditing, inspection or testing
• Defect investigation and analysis

E2: Experience in dealing with representatives of a manufacturing industry.

E3: Experience in providing written and verbal advice to senior management.

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

ASSET EDUCATION
Additional qualifications beyond those listed as essential

Stream 1:
AED1: Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in biomedical engineering, or related discipline.

AED2: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in nursing, medicine, physiotherapy, biology or a related discipline.

Stream 2:
AED3: Graduation with a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechatronics engineering or other related discipline.

AED4: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Computer Science, Robotics or a related discipline.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Same asset experience for Stream 1 and 2:

AE1: Experience in the engineering testing of motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipment.

AE2: Experience in the development, application, or enforcement of motor vehicle safety standards and testing protocols.

AE3: Experience in dealing with test labs.

AE4: Experience in dealing with representatives of the motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment industry.

AE5: Experience in dealing directly with consumers and the general public.

AE6: Experience in dealing directly with the media.

ASSET ABILITIES
Same asset ability for Stream 1 and 2:

AA1: Ability to analyze and to identify safety deficiencies and to address these deficiencies through developing a regulatory solution

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- On occasion, the work environment includes working within various vehicle and motor vehicle equipment inspection and testing facilities and outside grounds involving the oversight and/or conduct of vehicle and motor vehicle equipment inspections and/or testing with exposure to vehicle and motor vehicle equipment movements within confined spaces, fumes, noise, heat, cold and the operation of vehicle inspection and test equipment. Physical effort is required to stand, reach, bend, and move in awkward and difficult positions during the inspection. Sustained auditory and visual attention while operating a wide variety of different vehicles and under a wide range of weather conditions to detect and resolve off-standard performance issues and deficiencies.

- Willing and able to work overtime occasionally at short notice.

- Willing and able to travel occasionally including weekend travel.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
Stream 1:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, automotive engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Stream 2:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, system engineering, automotive engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Same occupational certification requirements for Stream 1 and 2:

-Hold a Canadian Professional Engineer’s accreditation or be eligible for certification as a professional engineer in Canada.

For Stream 1:
E4: Experience in at least ONE of the following:
• Measurement and analysis of occupant dynamics
• Crash avoidance technologies, for instance, but not limited to : vehicle lighting, braking, tires and mirrors

For Stream 2:
E5: Experience in at least ONE of the following:
• Designing electrical/mechanical devices, wireless transmission systems or communication protocols for vehicles or motor vehicle equipment.
• Testing electrical/mechanical devices, wireless transmissions systems or communication protocols for vehicles or motor vehicle equipment.
• The application of artificial intelligence and machine learning including machine vision and perception
• The application of principles of robotics
• The application of principles of cyber-security

KNOWLEDGE
Same knowledge requirements for Stream 1 and 2:

K1: Knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA), and the safety regulations and standards pursuant to the MVSA, as well as associated testing protocols.

K2: Knowledge of automotive engineering manufacturing practices or safety certification processes.

K3: Knowledge of both the motor vehicle and equipment industries regulated under the MVSA, their organization and products.

ABILITIES
Same abilities requirements for Stream 1 and 2:

AB1: Ability to analyze safety deficiencies in the design, manufacturing, quality or performance of motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipment.
AB2: Ability to correctly interpret legislative requirements and provide clarifications to stakeholders.
AB3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Same personal suitability for Stream 1 and 2:

PS1: Strong Interpersonal Skills
PS2: Flexibility
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Judgement
PS5: Dependability
PS6: Thoroughness

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
- Transport Canada is committed to maximize employment opportunities for indeterminate employees who are impacted by a workforce situation by providing them alternative employment. Transport Canada’s affected employees (or opting employees) who occupy an indeterminate position and who qualify in this process will be selected for appointment to fulfill the organizational needs of Transport Canada prior to any other person employed in the public service.

- In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, members of a visible minority group, persons with disabilities, women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must hold a valid Canadian driver’s license in good standing.

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 exam will be administered.

An interview will be conducted.

Reference checks will be sought.

Candidates must possess each of the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position.

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.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Applicants with diplomas from outside of Canada must provide proof of Canadian equivalence. Visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).

Applications sent via email will not be considered.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.