Transportation Security Inspector

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Assessment accommodation

***All job applications must be submitted through the GC Jobs site.***
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

** INSTRUCTIONS **

You must submit a complete application, including a resume along with answers for screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the relevant criteria for education and experience under the essential qualifications and for the experience under the asset qualifications you meet. A cover letter is not required.

Please provide, for each experience criteria, concrete examples along with the following information :

1. Name of the department or organisation where the experience was acquired;
2. Job title and duration of occupied position (including dates);
3. Specific details related to the situation, tasks or projects, your specific involvement, any challenges you faced and the results or accomplishments.

Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions is to be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required will result in your application being rejected from the process.

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 must include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). 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.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Transportation Security manager, your mandate will consist of enforcing legislation and regulations regarding air or rail transport safety. You will inspect and interact with various industry stakeholders on a daily basis, facilitate voluntary conformity and effect enforcement measures when appropriate. You will conduct operational and administrative investigations, work as a team to solve complex problems, participate in administrative investigations and will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of special projects.

Under the TI Recruitment and Development Program at Transport Canada, candidates start the program at the entry level TI-05 and are expected to graduate at the TI-06 level. Upon completion of the requisite training and experience requirements, candidates will be assessed for the next level of the program and will be appointed to the TI-06 level should they meet all the essential qualifications. Generally, recruits spend a minimum of 12 months in the program. The salary range for a TI-06 is $78,864 to $90,012.

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 strives 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.

Transport Canada is on the Forbes 2020 list of Canada’s best employers.

Given the pandemic, inspectors primarily work a hybrid model of working from home and working on-site conducting oversight activities. Because this process will result in a pool of qualified candidates which may be accessed over the course of the next 12-24 months, specific work arrangements (such as working from home, working from the office, or a hybrid of both) will be determined as positions become available.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory: A pool of qualified candidates will be created and used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies.

In the event that an employee of the public service (federal) is qualified through this process, the employee may be considered for acting, deployment, assignment or secondment opportunities.
(An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor).

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, the selection committee may select one or more of the Employment Equity groups (Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women) therefore, we encourage candidates to self-declare. The definition of each of the designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act can be found at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

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:
Graduation with a diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or acceptable combination of a secondary school diploma and/or training and relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in developing and/or maintaining partnerships with internal or external stakeholders.
Experience in comprehending and applying legislation or policies.
Experience in providing advice or recommendations to stakeholders or management.

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

Asset Criteria:
Experience working for an air carrier, airport operator, air cargo operator, secure supply chain participant, ground handling agent, screening authority or government department conducting aviation, rail, marine or transportation of dangerous goods regulatory oversight.
Experience in the rail and/or bridges and tunnels industry.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies
Demonstrating integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Working effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to comprehend and apply legislation.

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

Organizational Needs:
Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-identifying as a member in one of the designated groups for employment equity (visible minorities, persons with disabilities, aboriginal persons, and women).

Operational Requirements:
*Ability and willingness to travel domestically and by various modes of transportation.
*Note: While this is an operational requirement, the majority of travel is local and can be done within a day. Some travel requires being away for up to one week at a time.

**Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice.
**Note: While this is an operational requirement, it is usually done by call out and advance notice is often provided.

***Ability and willingness to work on standby duties on a 24/7 basis as required.
***Note: While this is an operational requirement, it is usually done by call out and advance notice is often provided.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment:
Secret security clearance.

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.

Required to possess and maintain a valid provincial/territorial completed graduated driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Required to pass a pre-employment Category III medical for Transportation Security Inspectors and pass a periodic Category II medical every 5 years.

Required to perform standby duties on a 24/7 basis.

Required to travel on short notice for extended periods domestically and using all modes of transportation.

Required to work overtime and/or irregular hours as assigned including on short notice.

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.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

A variety of assessment tools and methods may be used, including but not limited to written tests, self-assessments, standardized tests, interviews, and reference checks. All information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.

A volume management option, such as random selection or use of asset qualification(s), 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.

Original proof of education will need to be provided as part of this process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for more information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of their choice.

Successful candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online 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.