Transportation Security Inspector

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

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.

COVER LETTER
Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet all screening criteria (essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications). It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required will result in your application being rejected from the process.

*Recent and significant is defined as a minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff one position in Calgary, AB. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting) within Transport Canada (TC).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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 in the Aviation industry.
*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.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things though
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action oriented

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)

Experience in conducting enforcement activities
Experience in conducting regulatory investigations
Experience in conducting environmental, risk, or vulnerability assessments
Experience in emergency management
Experience in conducting regulatory or policy based inspections or regulatory or policy based audits

Experience in the Rail industry and/or Bridges and Tunnels
Experience in the Marine industry

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally by various modes of transport.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice.
Ability and willingness to work on standby duties on a 24/7 basis as required.

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.

(https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html)
(https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694)

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Required to pass a pre-employment Category III medical for Transportation Security Inspectors and pass a periodic medical every 5 years.

The following 3 items are required on a periodic basis only:
Required to perform stand-by duties.
Required to travel on short notice for extended periods regionally, domestically and internationally 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

COMMUNICATION
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 e-mail and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their e-mail regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, emails, phones calls, phone messages, screening questions, resumes and/or interview (but not limited to). If a candidate does not respond to certain communications, their application may be interpreted as automatically withdrawn from the process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

Candidates may be assessed using various methods, such as, but not limited to: written exam or assignment, phone, video, individual and/or group interview(s), simulation exercise and/or reference checks. Candidates may be required to make an oral presentation

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references (recent is defined as within the last 2 years):

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.