Safety Management Systems Inspector

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Duties

Working in the Rail Safety Directorate at Transport Canada, Safety Management Systems Inspectors are responsible for performing oversight on railways through railway safety management systems audits and working with railway stakeholders in promoting compliance with regulatory requirements and in identifying and reducing risks.

What this position can offer you:
✔ To work in action with industry to continuously improve the railway system in Canada;
✔ An opportunity to get involved in an oversight program that works closely with industry partners and stakeholders through audits and inspections;
✔ A workplace that embraces work-life balance where teamwork, cooperation, and respect abound, where rigor and excellence are valued;
✔ An environment to expand your expertise in a multidisciplinary team; and
✔ An opportunity to travel and engage with colleagues regionally and nationally.

What you will be doing:
- Conducting audits on railway safety management systems of railways operating in Canada;
- Participating in the design, development, and implementation of the regional railway safety management system regulatory compliance program;
- Providing technical advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders in the railway industry; and
- Performing safety data analyses in support of the regional Rail Safety Program.

Work environment

The position to be staffed is located in Toronto, Ontario. Candidates must be able and willing to work in Toronto as on-site work will be required.

The key activities of this position require occasional travel locally, regionally, and sometimes nationally to conduct auditing activities. Most tasks will be performed in a typical office environment. Some activities may be performed in various indoor and outdoor environments and under varying weather conditions

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff positions in Toronto, Ontario. It may also be used to staff other similar positions of various tenures and/or various linguistic 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)

❗ You must demonstrate your education, experience, and asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering screening questions within the application and providing supporting information in your résumé. The information and examples you provide must be concrete and with details (e.g. when, where, and how) to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. It is not sufficient to only state that you meet a qualification or provide a listing of your current or past responsibilities. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being screened out.
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Education:

Successful completion of a post-secondary education program (minimum of two years) from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education and experience.

Note: Acceptable combination is defined as a secondary school diploma and at least two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EX1: Significant* experience in conducting inspections** or auditing a management system***.
EX2: Experience in writing detailed reports****.
EX3: Experience in conducting data analysis, as part of regular work duties.

*Significant is defined as at least two (2) years of cumulative experience that is a core part of work responsibilities.

**Inspections are defined as the actions undertaken to examine, verify, and determine whether an activity, an object, or location is in compliance with the applicable acts, standards, or regulations. It does not include administrative or financial verification, investigation, or eligibility assessment.

***Auditing of a management system is defined as documented activity performed to verify, by examination and evaluation of objective evidence, that applicable elements of the system are appropriate and effective and have been developed, documented, and implemented in accordance and in conjunction with specified requirements.

****Detailed reports must be written by the candidate and not be a system-generated template such as a checklist or a form to complete.

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

Asset Qualifications :

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience working in a regulatory or oversight environment.
Experience in risk-based activities such as writing detailed reports of outcomes, completing risk assessments, or using risk results for decision-making.
Experience working with safety management systems, quality management systems, or in an ISO environment.
Experience in performing audit activities* as an auditor.

*Audit activities include but are not limited to: planning, coordinating, conducting, reporting, and following up on audits.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of railway safety management systems.

Competencies:
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect

Abilities:
Ability to plan and organize
Ability to analyze information and make recommendations
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to qualified candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to work remotely, as required.
Ability and willingness to work in adverse environments and weather conditions, as required.
Ability and willingness to use various types of personal protective equipment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability status security clearance.
Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s licence.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional overtime, as required.
Ability and willingness to travel and using all modes of transportation, as required.

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

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.

Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for this selection process, if required.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A variety of assessment tools and methods may be used as part of this process. All information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates. A top-down approach may also be used to determine which candidates will be given further consideration during the assessment process.

Communications for this process will be sent via email. It will be the candidate's responsibility to provide accurate contact information and updated as required. Candidates should provide an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).Failure to respond to communications in a timely manner may result in elimination from this process.

Proof of education in the form of a diploma or official transcripts will be required as part of this process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials must have the credentials assessed against Canadian education standards. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (www.cicic.ca) for more information.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605 or inform the Contact persons below.

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.