Senior Advisor *AMENDMENT: CLOSING DATE

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Duties

Your role as a Senior Advisor, Tariffs and Research: The Tariffs and Research Division is responsible for the oversight of the CTA's air tariff regime (air carriers' fares, rates, charges and terms and conditions of carriage). Senior advisors contribute to the success of this program by working independently and collaboratively; conducting research and analysis on issues related to consumer protection and industry practices; providing expert strategic advice on issues affecting air transportation and regulatory requirements; and leading the development of products and materials to shape program delivery and to meet strategic objectives.

Work environment

Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA).

An important mission: The CTA is a small organization (about 400 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; and,
• providing consumer protection for air travelers.

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 an indeterminate position of Senior Advisor, Tariffs & Research. A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be created 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.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered first for deployment or secondment/assignment.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the position (ex: administration, economics, social sciences, law, commerce, finance or sciences) or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience* in conducting analysis and providing advice to management** on policy or regulatory matters by preparing written briefing materials or reports.

Experience* applying regulations, legislative provisions or policies.

Experience* in developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders (internal or external).

Experience* in actively leading projects or working groups.

*Experience is defined as the performance of the duties over a period of approximately two years.

**Management is defined as PM-06 level or equivalent level and above.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE:
Experience providing advice or guidance to external clients.

Experience in conducting research of a regulatory or legislative nature or monitoring compliance with regulatory or legislative requirements.

Experience leading investigations of a regulatory or legislative nature.

Experience in assessing and interpreting terms and conditions of air carrier tariffs (contracts of carriage).

Experience in developing work tools in support of the delivery of a program.

Experience in developing and implementing processes and procedures for a national program or service. (e.g., Canada-wide)

Experience working in the air transportation sector or travel industry.

Experience in resolving air travel complaints between airlines and passengers.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CCC/CCC)
A pool of partially qualified candidates may be created to staff future positions with various language requirements including bilingual - Imperative BBB/BBB and English Essential.

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
Ability to analyze issues, summarize findings and make recommendations.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload under pressure to establish priorities to meet multiple and conflicting deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Effective interpersonal skills

Showing initiative and being actioned-oriented

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Sound judgement

Leadership

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

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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Occasional travel may be required.

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 may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

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.

VERY IMPORTANT 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.

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.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET EACH FACTOR OF THE SCREENING CRITERIA (EXPERIENCE) FOR ALL ESSENTIAL AND APPLICABLE ASSET QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

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 should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users, including users from outside the Public Service (some email systems block these types of email).

Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.

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.