Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspector (Developmental)

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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

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates will be asked, as per the application process, to answer screening questions for each essential and asset criteria (education and experience). Candidates will have to provide specific examples, for each screening question demonstrating how they have acquired the education and experience criteria. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate your answers to the screening questions. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your answers how you meet the screening criteria (education and experience) may result in the rejection of your application.

Work environment

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate is looking for highly motivated TDG Developmental Inspectors, at the TI-05 level, in the National Capital Region!

What does this mean?
Developmental inspectors are provided with on-the-job training and learning opportunities to acquire technical knowledge, gain enforcement experience and develop critical skills and abilities so that, after a maximum of 2 years, they may be promoted to TDG Inspectors (TI-06).

Is this for you?
We are aiming to recruit and train individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in enforcement and in a technical field. This job will be a good fit for you if you are an autonomous problem solver, factual, thorough, and a good communicator. It is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the safety of all Canadians.

Transport Canada employs nearly 6,000 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 all Canadians. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures as well as various linguistic requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education
ED: A secondary school diploma or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1: Experience in analyzing data in order to provide advice and recommendations.

EX2: Experience in consolidating information from multiple sources, reviewing and preparing various documents such as reports, procedures or briefings.

EX3: Experience in participating in working groups, or project teams, in a collaborative environment.

EX4: Recent experience* in using Microsoft software (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Recent experience* is understood to mean approximately three (3) CUMULATIVE years of work experience in the past five (5) years.

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

Education
AED: Post-secondary diploma related to the job.

Degree equivalency

Experiences
AEX1: Experience in a regulatory/legislative work environment.

AEX2: Experience in technical writing (policies, procedures, guidelines, inspection reports, etc.)

AEX3: Experience in communicating with the public about regulatory and technical subjects.

AEX4: Experience in conducting inspections and/or investigations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge and understanding of the principles, techniques and practices of the transportation system in Canada.

Competencies
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Work effectively with others
C4: Showing initiative and being action oriented

Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to organize workload and establish priorities in order to meet deadlines in a pressure environment.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice, as required Or willingness and ability to work overtime, including nights and weekends, as required.
- Willingness and ability to work in adverse environments and weather conditions, as required.
- Willing and able to travel on short notice by any mode of transportation within Canada, as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

- Pre-employment medical examination category III
- Willingness and ability to work in adverse environments and weather conditions, as required.
- Possession of a valid Canadian Provincial or Territorial Driver’s licence

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 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.