Manager, Office of Boating Safety

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 and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. 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, detailed examples that illustrate how and when they have met the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process. The résumé may be used to substantiate the information provided. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience and will not contact candidates for additional or potentially missing information. Please note that the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Duties

Some of the key duties of this position are:
o Developing operational plans and strategies and managing boating safety programs/activities.
o Developing, managing and directing implementation, and/or revising regional policies, systems and procedures.
o Evaluating and/or developing regional recommendations for changes to national policy.
o Ensuring consistency and uniformity in standards of service and quality of program delivery; analyzing and interpreting of statistical data and guiding employees and Boating Safety Officers.
o Developing and maintaining working relationships with senior officials/representatives of other government departments, Work Groups, Federal and Provincial Police Forces, and other internal/external stakeholders/partners.
o Identifying issues which may have an impact on inter/intra-regional programs, policies or activities.
o Managing human and financial resources for the Regional Office of Boating Safety.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

At Transport Canada, we are responsible for developing and overseeing the Government of Canada’s transportation policies and programs so that Canadians can have access to a transportation system that is safe, secure, green, innovative and efficient.

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 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.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Intent of the process

The current need is to staff one English essential full-time permanent position that may be located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia or in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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

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
ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in a related field.

Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria will be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
a. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
b. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the PM classification.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, such as industry associations, general public, governmental and non-governmental organizations.
EX2: Experience supervising employees and building collaborative teams.
EX3: Experience managing a budget.
EX4: Experience developing and delivering formal presentations and addressing stakeholder audiences.
EX5: Experience using Microsoft Office products.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of the regulations pertaining to small vessels.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1: Values & Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect.
KLC2: Strategic Thinking – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
KLC3: Engagement – Mobilizing people, organizations and partners.
KLC4: Management Excellence – Delivering through action management, people management and financial management.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to interpret, apply and explain legislation.
A2: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines
A3: Ability to analyze and problem-solve.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1: Experience working with Marine Enforcement Agencies.
AE2: Experience organizing and completing a project.
AE3: Experience working in a marine environment.
AE4: Experience supervising geographically dispersed teams.

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

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
Willingness to obtain a Canadian Issued Pleasure Craft Operator Card.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Ability and willingness to occasionally travel within the Atlantic region.
Ability and willingness to occasionally work irregular hours and overtime.

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 assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews and issuing results). 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.

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.