Program Advisor

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Assessment accommodation

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as the asset qualification if applicable.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:
1. Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

Please note that the screening questions may be used to assess written communication.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.

Duties

The Safety Awareness Team in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate at Transport Canada creates and maintains relevant and trending material to ensure all parties understand their responsibilities and comply with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and its Regulations.

Some of the key activities of the Program Advisor position include:

• Functions as the Team Lead for all projects within the Safety Awareness Division by administering, assessing and providing recommendations and mitigation strategies on how to better target audience and plan awareness sessions
• Evaluates and provides recommendations as to whether the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Directorate will attend events.
• Liaises, revises, provides technical advice to ensure the TDG Safety Awareness Material is updated accordingly for deadline and milestone approvals.
• Implement appropriate stakeholder engagement by revision of presentations, events and documentation.
• Develops collaborative approaches and ensures compliance with established requirements and policies in the development and revision of Safety Awareness policies and procedures.
• Participates in internal and external committees and working group meetings involved in the analysis and development of strategies and plans for Safety Awareness guidance material and events.

Work environment

Who is Transport Canada?

Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. We promote safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation. What does that mean? We inspect airplanes, ensure railways operate safely and set the rules for ports and airports. We also support new technologies and test them while promoting sustainable transportation such as electric vehicles. These are examples of the work achieved at Transport Canada where we value professional excellence, teamwork, diversity and mutual respect.

Who is the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate?

They develop safety standards and regulations for industry, undertakes compliance oversight, and provides expert advice (through the Canadian Transport Emergency Centre — CANUTEC) on dangerous goods incidents to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods by all modes of transport in Canada. With the increase in dangerous goods shipments over the years, it is imperative that we continue to educate and provide guidance material to all stakeholders in the safe handling and transport of dangerous goods within Canada. The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Directorate takes pride in creating a workplace culture that is supportive, innovative, respectful, solutions-oriented, results-driven, harmonious and fun, and where diversity, inclusivity and a plurality of perspectives are celebrated.

What is the work model?

Transport Canada is adopting a hybrid work model, which is a combination of on-site and remote work. You will be required to work in one of Transport Canada's regional offices* two (2) times per month, with additional days depending on operational requirements. At the time of hiring, a work arrangement agreement will be put in place, which may be modified over time based on various considerations such as operational requirements.

*Transport Canada regional offices are located:
- Atlantic Region (Moncton)
- Quebec Region (Dorval)
- National Capital Region (Ottawa)
- Ontario Region (Toronto)
- Prairie and Northern Region (Winnipeg)
- Pacific Region (Vancouver & Surrey)

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 2 position on an indeterminate basis with different language profiles (BBB/BBB and English or French essential). However, a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar or equivalent positions in Transport Canada where tenure, language requirements and security requirements may vary.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
ED: A secondary school diploma

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1: Experience delivering, administrating, assessing and making recommendations on complex project and program activities.

EX2: Experience in maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

EX3: Experience in developing proposals, reports, presentations or briefing material intended for various audiences such as senior management committees, colleagues, and stakeholders.

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

Education
AED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
- English or French Essential

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

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of relevant and applicable acts, regulations and policies in a regulatory environment.

Abilities
A1: Ability to plan, organize, and establish work priorities and meet tight deadlines.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability
PS1: Judgment
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Strategic/Analytical thinking
PS4: Adaptability and flexibility

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

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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

*** PLEASE TAKE THE TIME to read the following information carefully as it may have an impact on the outcome of your application. ***

1) You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Some essential qualifications will be assessed through your application and others during written exam, interview, reference checks, etc. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet the education and experience qualifications. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

2) Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. Only screened-in applicants will be contacted.

3) Depending on the number of applicants, the needs and/or Human Resources plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach and/or establishing cut-off scores to determine who will continue in the staffing process, MAY BE USED for the purpose of managing applications.

4) For this process, we find that email is the most efficient way to communicate with you. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some systems block these types of email). If you change your email address during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

5) Proof of education will be requested at the assessment stage.

6) 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.

7) If you are not able to apply online, please contact the person below for assistance.

8) All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

9) Applicants 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.

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.