Manager, Regional Operations (Marine)

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Work environment

If transportation safety is your passion, and you’re looking for a challenge—and work–life balance—join us!

We’re looking for a dynamic leader with a strong writing and analytical skill and experience in the marine sector to lead skilled and committed professionals in a complex and changing environment.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent and a highly specialized agency of the Government of Canada that advances transportation safety by investigating air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences.

It’s a modern, world-class organization in constant evolution that has an enviable reputation in Canada and around the world.

With five Board members, including the Chair and a high-performing workforce of just 220, the TSB has 10 offices across Canada, including its head office in Gatineau, Quebec.

The marine group has about 30 employees working collaboratively out of the head office and the offices in Québec, Dartmouth, NS, and Richmond, BC.

Even if you don’t live near us, we encourage you to apply: we want to expand our candidate pool by offering work arrangements such as remote work, telework, and flexible hours where feasible.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar positions with varying tenures in various locations. The TSB is committed to advancing transportation safety while being flexible, inclusive, and barrier-free.

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:
*Please note that your ability to communicate in writing will be assessed based on your answers to the screening questions. Answers to the screening questions should include a full description of how you meet each of the qualifications, don’t just rely on us reading your CV. Additional assessment of your ability to write will be evaluated later in the process.

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternative.

And one of the following occupational certificates:

Valid Canadian certificate of competency with STCW endorsement in one of the following disciplines:
-Master, Near Coastal Voyage;
-Second-class Engineer.

OR

Other Occupational certification (with STCW endorsement) in a nautical or marine engineering discipline combined with a university degree and at least 4 years of experience managing marine related programs or major projects, or a fleet of vessels.

OR

University degree or diploma in Naval Architecture and at least 4 years of experience managing marine related programs or major projects, or a fleet of vessels.

OR

Valid Canadian certificate of competency in a nautical or marine engineering discipline without STCW endorsement and recent and significant* experience in marine investigations

* Recent and Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least 2 years within the last 7 years

*Please note that proof of a valid certificate or degree must be presented.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent and significant experience* in leading a team in the delivery of projects, programs or operational activities in a field related to marine transportation.

Management experience (2 years) in the technical or operational services or inspection of ships.

* Recent and Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least 2 years within the last 7 years.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge and understanding of the Transportation Safety Board, such as its mandate and operating practices
Knowledge of major trends and issues affecting the safety of the marine transportation industry
Knowledge of safety management and/or risk analysis techniques

ABILITIES:
Create Vision and Strategy Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders Promote Innovation and Guide Change Achieve Results
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in engineering, science, human factors, maritime studies, or maritime transport.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a Master Mariner Certificate of Competency with STCW endorsement

Possession of a First-class Engineer Certificate of Competency (motor ship, steamship or combined) with STCW endorsement

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in managing investigations into marine accidents involving technical, human and organizational factors

Recent and significant* experience in providing strategic analysis and advice, briefing and recommendations to senior management

Experience in consulting, negotiating or establishing partnerships with national and/or international stakeholders

Experience in Marine Safety Management Systems

Recent and significant* experience in the management of human and financial resources

* Recent and Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least 2 years within the last 5 years

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III)

Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada

Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions

Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays

Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air

Willingness to be available on standby, on a rotational basis

Willingness to undergo TSB required training

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

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.