Explosives Inspector Trainee

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

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.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 chemistry, physics, engineering or some other specialty related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in at least one of the following criteria: *
• Experience working with or handling hazardous materials, including, but not limited to, explosives.
• Experience in incident analysis and reporting.
• Experience working in a regulated or regulatory environment.

*Experience can be obtained through work experience or academic study.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of the Canadian legislation and regulations as it pertains to explosives.

Abilities:
• Ability to carry out inspections;
• Ability to enforce legislation and regulations;
• Ability to analyse and provide recommendations;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
• Effective interpersonal relations
• Dependable
• Good judgment
• Initiative
• Team player
• Thoroughness
• Respectful of diversity

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual

Information on language requirements

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

• Work experience or academic study of explosives and/or use of pyrotechnics.

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of safety which apply to the manufacturing, handling, storage, transportation and use of energetic materials, e.g., explosives, fuels, oxidizers.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to travel within Canada, including remote locations.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional overtime, outside and in all weather conditions.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration. Accommodation requests will be assessed on a case-by case basis and will be limited to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a certified medical contraindication, religion or any other prohibited ground of discrimination as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA).

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

**Eligible veterans and CAF members may apply.** The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada's diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.

In order for your application to be considered, all screening questions must be answered. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate how you meet each qualification, including where and how you obtained the experience, as well as the period(s) in which you performed the functions of the position(s) (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY).

Depending on the requirements of the position or positions being filled, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be considered at any time during this process. These criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the persons to be appointed. Therefore, it is important that you answer each of the questions related to these requirements.

The inventory will be updated every 60 days. You will receive a written notice in your PSRS Applicant Account 7 days before the end of your active period to confirm whether or not you still wish to be considered for an additional 60 days.

It is your responsibility to keep your personal data in your PSRS Applicant Account up-to-date and to check your email account regularly to ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities.

All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. 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.