Regional Transportation Security & Emergency Preparedness Inspector (Aviation Security)

Update: The closing date of this poster has been extended.

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

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Occupational Certification(s) and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

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.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Duties

Transport Canada develops and enforces security regulations, and works with national and international partners to prevent and manage security risks in all transportation modes. In the region, inspectors’ work in aviation security can include:
- contributing to the development of security regulations for aviation security;
- conducting oversight (inspections) of security regulations for aviation security (this is the majority of the work performed);
- assessing security plans; and
- taking action and working with partners in the event of threats.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Transport Canada employs over 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, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

The current need is to staff one English essential full time permanent position in Enfield, Nova Scotia.

A pool of qualified and partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures and/or language requirements.

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)

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

Recent and significant* experience in developing and maintaining partnerships with internal or external agencies or clients.
Recent and significant* experience in comprehending and applying legislation or policies.
Recent and significant* experience in providing advice or recommendations to clients or management.
Experience in the Aviation industry, for example employed by air carrier, airport, screening authority, etc.

*Recent and significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 7 years

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Experience in conducting regulatory investigations or enforcement activities.
Experience in conducting regulatory or policy-based inspections or audits.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

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

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things though
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)

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

Information on employment equity

Ability and willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally by various modes of transport. Frequency of travel is approximately 5 times per year within the Atlantic Region and once per year to Ottawa or another region in Canada. During the first year of employment, travel is more frequent (approximately 5 times) to Ottawa or another region to receive mandatory training. International travel is rare but possible.

Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice, approximately 5 times per year, depending on inspection schedule and frequency of incidents.

Ability and willingness to work on standby duties on a 24/7 basis, once fully delegated (after approximately 2 years of employment). Standby is of one week duration, approximately once every 8-10 weeks.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence.

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

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Ability and willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally by various modes of transport. Frequency of travel is approximately 5 times per year within the Atlantic Region and once per year to Ottawa or another region in Canada. During the first year of employment, travel is more frequent (approximately 5 times) to Ottawa or another region to receive mandatory training. International travel is rare but possible.

Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice, approximately 5 times per year, depending on inspection times and frequency of incidents.

Ability and willingness to work on standby duties on a 24/7 basis as required, once fully delegated (after approximately 2 years of employment). Standby is of one week duration, approximately once every 8-10 weeks.

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

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 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 recommended to include an alternate email address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

Depending on the number of applicants, Transport Canada’s needs or HR plans, volume management strategies (for example, random selection, invoking one or more assets, top-down approach) may be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

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.