Manager, Inspector of Explosives

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Assessment accommodation

Like many public servants, we've been working fully remotely since the pandemic began and employees for this position have access to tools and processes to conduct their work remotely.

Work environment

At Natural Resources Canada, a department from the government of Canada, we believe in developing leadership skills, fostering teamwork, and supporting creativity and innovation. We know it takes people from diverse pools of talent to make this happen. That is why we are looking for people like you. As an employee at Natural Resources Canada you can enjoy diverse employment opportunities, a range of career development programs, and a learning culture that supports you to learn on an ongoing basis. We support balancing your work and private life by offering the benefits of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada and in the Federal Public Service with various tenures (determinate period or indeterminate).

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 with acceptable specialization in engineering, chemistry, or some other specialty related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Recent* experience in at least one or more of the following areas of explosives and pyrotechnics: design, manufacturing, storage or transportation.
Recent* experience managing regulatory activities, including those related to non-compliance.
Recent* experience providing training to new or junior team members.
Recent* experience managing complex files.
Experience in providing strategic advice, making recommendations, writing and presenting to senior management on complex technical issues related to explosives.
Experience in analyzing and providing advice, and recommendations related to explosives.

*Recent experience is defined as having performed the duties for a minimum of 18 months within the last 5 years.

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

Experience working with the explosives industry.
Experience in consulting with multiple stakeholders.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the Explosives Act and Regulations.
Knowledge of explosives compliance and enforcement standards and practices.
Knowledge of the stakeholders that have a vetted interest in explosives.

Abilities:

Ability to plan, manage and conduct a compliance verification program.
Ability to analyze a variety of issues and provide recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to set priorities when faced with competing requirements.
Ability to negotiate with stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others

Personal Suitability:

Leadership.
Effective interpersonal relationships.
Results oriented.
Judgment.
Initiative.
Flexibility.

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

A Master’s degree or PhD in a field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need will be used as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women will be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Must be in possession, in good standing, of a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing and able to travel within Canada and internationally.

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

Please submit your application through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. To that end, 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 also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

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.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Candidates may be required to meet the other qualifications.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

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.