MODIFICATION TO THE END DATE - Vessel Registrar

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

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential, education and experience factors listed by answering the screening questions. Candidates should write concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the experience and education requirements.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. The answers to the screening questions / requirements will be the main source of information used by the assessment board to determine whether you meet the essential, asset, education and experience factors. Your answers to the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION. Written communication may be assessed via the job application.

Failure to provide sufficient information may result in the candidate being screened out.

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the selected candidate will work remotely from his/her residence until further notice. When the decision is made for employees to return to the workplace, the successful candidate is expected to work at the Transport Canada office in the National Capital Region. There may be a possibility of a combination of in office and remote work

Duties

- Processing various categories of vessel registry applications to ensure the accuracy of information.
- Advising clients on registration requirements and procedures pertaining to a variety of vessel registry transactions.
- Consulting with colleagues both regionally and nationally; consulting with officials in other jurisdictions to verify registry information.
- Issuing certificates of registry following application approval.

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 persons 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 enforces 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 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.

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

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff permanent and term positions in the National Capital Region. However, a pool of essentially or partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or equivalent positions of various durations (permanent, term, deployment, acting, assignment) and of various language requirements in Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED1: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in reviewing policies, directives, guidelines or procedures documents for accuracy.

EX2: Experience in conducting research, analyzing information, evaluating options, and making recommendations.

EX3: Experience in preparing written correspondence and replying to inquiries from the public.

EX4: Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal* and external** clients or stakeholders.

* Groups or individuals who work within an organization or project.
** Groups or individuals outside a business or project.

COMPETENCIES
C1: Client Service Orientation.
C2: Judgement.
C3: Adaptability.
C4: Initiative.
C5: Teamwork.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to analyze, summarize and make recommendations.
A4: Ability to interpret and apply acts or regulations.
A5: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
OR1: Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including overtime when required.
OR2: Ability and willingness and ability to travel when required.
OR3: Ability and willingness to work flexible hours via video conference on a regular basis.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1: Undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPEREINCE
AEX1: Experience working in the regulated transportation sector.

AEX2: Experience working with a program or service delivered to the public.

AEX3: Experience in entering and managing information databases or spreadsheet software.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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.

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

- Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants. We will contact candidates once the screening process is completed.

- Please ensure that your email address is on your application for correspondence. 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 should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email.)

- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

- Candidates who were educated outside of Canada, must have the certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable candidates to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted through its website at: http://www.cicdi.ca;

- All job applications must be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time;
- applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time;
- for some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

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

- Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

- Transport Canada will use the services of a third-party Human Resources Consultant to administer the assessment for this position. Your name and email address will be provided to this organization to facilitate the administration of the assessment tool(s). By submitting your application, you are providing Transport Canada your consent to provide this personal information to the organization for administration purposes only. This information will only be used for administration of the assessment tool.

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.