Regional Railway Inspector, Equipment

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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 future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

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 and telecommuting that promote work-life balance. Transport Canada was named one of Canada’s top employers in 2020 by Forbes.

Intent of the process

The immediate need of this process is to staff 1 position. A pool of qualified candidates resulting from this staffing process will be established and may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures.

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)

Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

"Recent and significant experience” (Please see NOTE 1) working in the Canadian Railway industry in at least one of the following disciplines:
• Passenger rail car inspection and maintenance
• Freight rail car inspection and maintenance
• Locomotive inspection maintenance and testing
• Mechanical rail certification/qualification gained in the railway industry or through CANAC/FRA.

Experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
Experience in managing projects related to railway activities.
Experience in providing technical advice and preparing technical reports.
Experience in conducting audits, inspections, investigations or quality assurance assessments.

Note 1: “Recent and significant experience” is understood to mean the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of related activities which are normally acquired over a period of at least (4) years; and the performance of those duties within the past (5) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the Railway Safety Act (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/R-4.2/).
Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Transport Canada and of its key partners in railway safety (http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/aboutus-whatwedo.htm).
Knowledge of the Railway Safety Equipment regulations and rules governing railway equipment including:
• Passenger Car Inspection and Safety Rules (https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/rules-tco26-356.htm)
• Locomotive Inspection Safety Rules (https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/locomotive-331.htm)
• Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules (https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/rules-tco0184-137.htm)
• Passenger Handling Safety Rules (https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/rules-tco16-357.htm)
Knowledge of Canada Labour Code Part II (On Board Regulations) and associated Regulations (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-87-184/).

Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect
Thinking things through – Analysis
Engagement – Working effectively with others

Ability to interpret regulations or acts
Ability to analyze situations and make appropriate recommendations
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

Certification or training as a Carman, Heavy Duty Mechanic or Railway Diesel Engine Mechanic.

Degree equivalency

Experience in management or direct supervision of employees involved in inspection and maintenance of railway passenger or locomotive equipment, railway safety programs or railway mechanical projects.
Experience in investigative and enforcement techniques and procedures.
Experience as a company Dangerous Goods Officer.
Experience in risk management.
Experience in the development and delivery of education and awareness programs.

Willingness and ability to work in adverse environments and weather conditions.
Willingness and ability to work in noisy dusty and dirty conditions.
Willingness and ability to work alone in isolated areas.

Conditions of employment

Security: Reliability
Possession of a valid provincial or territorial Driver’s License.
Willingness and ability to travel on short notice for extended periods using all modes of transportation.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and including stand-by (on call).

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

ALL JOB APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED USING THE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCING SYSTEM (PSRS) VIA GC JOBS. NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL OR MAIL. If you have any health or physical limitations preventing you from applying on-line, you are asked to contact the person below.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

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.

Random selection may be used.

Please note that achieving the pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a score that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process. Management may also decide to use top-down selection at any stage of the process.

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position; however, a person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. Meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Please note that assets may be used at the screening stage.

As part of this selection process you must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you 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 at www.cicic.ca.

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.