Regulatory and Case Advisor

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

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Occupational Certification and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Work environment

Transport Canada was named one of Canada’s top employers in 2020 by Forbes.

We employ over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise.

As an employee of Transport Canada, you will have access to many advantages such as flexible work arrangements with the possibility of teleworking and compressed work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life.

TC HAS A LOT TO OFFER:
- Competitive salaries with annual increases
- Continuous learning and career advancement
- Starting at three weeks of vacation per year
- Advantageous pension regime and benefits

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one position on a permanent or temporary basis, in either of the various Atlantic Regions indicated on the poster.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established.

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:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics or a law-related field.

Notes:
“Social science” includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology, and other disciplines associated with social science. “The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience in writing documents that summarize regulatory or technical issues which include recommendation to decision-makers.
Experience in reviewing investigation reports and make recommendations for administrative or penal outcomes.
Experience in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
Experience in conducting peer reviews.
Experience using Microsoft Suite Applications such as Word, Outlook, Excel.

* Significant experience refers to the complexity and diversity of issues handled and the level of autonomy demonstrated which is normally associated with the performance of the duties for at least two (2) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Masters of Law from a recognized university.
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) Degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree or Bachelor Degree in Criminology / Criminal Justice.
Certification or education in accident investigations, forensics, paralegal studies.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience as a lawyer appearing before an administrative tribunal or in civil or criminal venues.

Experience in practicing law in the private or public sector.

Experience in preparing inspection or investigation reports and presenting analysis and information to peers and senior management.

Experience in conducting internal audits.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to travel and using all modes of transportation, as required.
Ability and willingness to work overtime, as required.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Working Effectively with Others
Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to analyze policy and/or legal concepts and explain in simple terms

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

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). Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is recommended to include an alternate email address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

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

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada’s needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (for example, random selection, invoking one or more assets, top-down approach) may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

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.