Regulatory and Case Advisor

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SCREENING QUESTIONS
You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Your application will be used to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Duties

The Regulatory and Case Advisor conducts research and analysis of cases of violations and contraventions to Canadian Transportation legislation for which an administrative monetary penalty or punitive suspension has already been assessed by the Regional Manager, Enforcement or other senior management, that are challenged at the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada.

Work environment

The immediate need is to staff a Regulatory Case Advisor in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Some work is performed at Tribunal hearings in front of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada.

Come join our team! We work in a fast paced, varying, and challenging environment where each day is different challenge. Bring your academic knowledge on Canadian legislation and regulations, and practical experience to enhance the overall team’s success by providing guidance, training and mentoring the investigators, and officers in a multi-modal environment.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. The results of this process can be used to staff similar positions with various tenure within Transport Canada.

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)

ED: Graduation with an acceptable degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in social science (political science, criminology) or a law-related field.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Significant* experience in writing documents that summarize regulatory or technical issues which include recommendations to decision-makers.
EX2: Experience in reviewing investigations and providing guidance and advice to decision-makers on administrative or penal outcomes.
EX3: Experience in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders with varying perspectives.
EX4: Experience in providing training and development to staff or peers.
EX5: Experience using Microsoft Suite Applications (including Microsoft excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

* 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)

AED1: Masters of Law from a recognized university.
AED2: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree or Bachelor Degree in Criminology / Criminal Justice.
AED3: Certification or education in: Accident investigations, forensics.

Degree equivalency

AEX1: Experience as an advocate appearing before an administrative tribunal or in civil or criminal venues.
AEX2: Experience providing training as a subject matter expert.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of the principles and concepts of law and legal instruments.

KLC1: Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
KLC2: Working Effectively with Others
KLC3: Thinking Things Through
KLC4: Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to analyze policy and/or legal concepts and explain in simple terms.
A4: Ability to synthesize, interpret and understand legal and factual material, policies and regulations.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel on occasion by various means and modes.

The Treasury Board Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination requires, as a condition of employment, that all employees of the core public service be fully vaccinated unless accommodated based on a certified medical contraindication, religion, or other prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. If you are the successful candidate, we will require you, in accordance with this Policy, to fill out a vaccine attestation form before an offer of employment is extended.

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

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to check both your jobs.gc.ca account and email account regularly to ensure that you do not miss any opportunities. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note that asset qualifications and/or a top-down approach may be used at any stage of the assessment process to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Candidates may be assessed using various methods, such as, but not limited to: submission of a video for screening purposes, written exam, phone, individual and/or group interview(s), simulation exercise and/or reference checks. Candidates may be required to make an oral presentation.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of education as part of this selection process.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references (recent is defined as within the last 2 years):

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

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

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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.