AMENDMENT TO THE CLOSING DATE - Navigation Protection Program Officer

Important messages

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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 and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. 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, detailed examples that illustrate how and when they have met the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. All information pertaining to the invitation to tests or interviews will be sent by e-mail. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). THEREFORE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY YOUR E-MAIL AND/OR PSRS ACCOUNT ON A
REGULAR BASIS FOR NEW COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS SELECTION PROCESS.

Duties

Providing technical services in support of Regional NPP delivery, and enforcing relevant sections of the Navigation Protection Act (NPA);

Reviewing project submission plans, specifications and technical data respecting construction or modification of structures, facilities and marine works, and identifying potential impacts, mitigation requirements;

Planning and conducting inspections, investigations to determine the navigability of waterways, hazards to navigation, threats to marine safety, compliance with prescribed protocols, and resolving complaints and contravention allegations pursuant to the NPA.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The people selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs nearly 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 integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the well-being of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters the well-being of our employees, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one position for an indefinite period. This process may also be used to establish a pool of essentially or partially qualified candidates in order to staff positions of various durations as they become available.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 OR an acceptable combination* of education, training and experience relevant to the position.

*Acceptable combination is defined as successful completion of a post-secondary educational program from a recognized post-secondary institution AND a minimum of two (2) years of regulatory compliance work experience with municipal, federal or provincial government departments or agencies – including, but not limited to, municipal or provincial police, fisheries, environment and natural resources, Transport Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Parks Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, or Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Significant and recent* experience in conducting inspections or investigations.
• Significant and recent* experience in interpreting and applying acts & regulations.
• Significant and recent* experience in building relationships with stakeholders, including other government organizations/agencies or non-government organizations and the public in order to provide client services.

*Significant and recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired over a period of at least one (1) year over the past five (5) years and as a core part of the work responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Showing initiative and being action oriented
• Demonstrating integrity and respect

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to plan an organize projects and meet deadlines

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Note that this selection process will use the Public Service Commission's (PSC) Second language evaluation - Unsupervised Internet Tests (SLE UIT). Once the advertisement has closed, you will be invited to complete the Unsupervised tests of written expression and of reading comprehension for the level B IF you do not already have valid Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results. You are responsible for checking your email and PSRS account for the invitation to complete the applicable test (s) within the established timeframe.

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

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE
• Experience in marine navigation operating recreational, pleasure, and/or commercial vessels.
• Experience in using and interpreting engineering plans in regard to decision making (plans, specifications, maps, etc.)
• Experience in cartographic (map & chart) interpretation / use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and the Wrecked Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels Act ( WAHVA)
• Knowledge of marine navigation

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability and willingness to travel by all modes of transportation, as required
• Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time regionally or nationally, as required
• Ability and willingness to work alone in the field, as required
• Ability and willingness to work in isolated or remote locations, for extended periods of time, as required
• Ability and willingness to utilize personal protective equipment in compliance with safety regulations
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice, as required

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Security Clearance: Reliability
• Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license
• Possession of a Pleasure Craft Operators card

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

• Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only;

• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants;

• Transport Canada will contact candidates once the screening process is completed;

• Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. 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 (some email systems block these types of email);

• An exam, an interview and reference check could be used as the assessment methods in this selection process;

• A volume management option, such as random selection or use of an asset qualification, may be used;

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position;

• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed;

• Candidates will have to provide proof of education credentials and will be advised to provide the documents later in the process;

• Candidates who were educated outside of Canada, must have the certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable candidates to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted through its website at: http://www.cicdi.ca;

• 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;

• All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time;
- applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time;
- for some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

• To submit an application on-line, select the button "Apply Online" below;

• Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.