Senior Analyst *AMENDMENT: CLOSING DATE

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

DETERMINATIONS AND COMPLIANCE BRANCH
The mandate of the Determinations and Compliance Branch is to provide approvals, issue licences, permits and certificates of fitness, monitor and enforce industry compliance with legislative and regulatory provisions and Agency orders, and make decisions on a wide range of matters involving federal air, rail and marine transportation. Senior analysts contribute to the success of these programs by providing expert advice on rail liability insurance, the evaluation of Canadian airline ownership and control and on marine coasting trade, and compliance matters Senior analysts support the mandate by participating in the negotiation and administration of air transport agreements, by providing expertise on regulatory projects, by developing reports and recommendations on compliance matters and by conducting other complex analysis involving corporate and financial information for rail and air.

Work environment

Come work for the federal government’s first independent regulatory body: The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA). An important mission: The Canadian Transportation Agency is a small organization (about 300 people) with an important mission – to advance Canadians’ economic and social well-being by: 

• Helping to keep the national transportation system running efficiently and smoothly;
• Protecting the fundamental right of persons with disabilities to accessible transportation;
• Providing consumer protection for air travelers. 

A great place to work:
We are committed to creating a healthy and respectful workplace. Our small size encourages dialogue and collaboration – both between managers and employees, and through inter-branch networks and tiger teams. You will have the opportunity to get to know and collaborate with many colleagues across the Agency. 

The Canadian Transportation Agency has a new workspace reflecting high standards of accessibility. We are located in the heart of Gatineau (60 Laval), with easy access to fitness facilities, public transportation and restaurants. We offer hybrid working arrangements (a mix of in-office and virtual work) in our new building. Specific work arrangements will be discussed with the manager based on the position and operational needs.

Intent of the process

This process is to staff an indeterminate position. A pool of qualified candidates could be created to staff future positions with various tenures (indeterminate, determinate, deployment, acting, and assignment/secondment) with similar requirements, various language requirements and profiles and various security requirements.

Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. economics, law, commerce, finance).

Notes:
Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CO group on June 21, 2021, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CO group.

At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, that is comparable to a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization relevant to the work to be performed, may serve as an alternative to meet the minimum education standard. Whenever the minimum education standard is met through this alternative, it is met only for the position being staffed, and candidates must be re-assessed for future appointments or deployments where the manager has decided to use this alternative.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant experience* in conducting analyses, synthesizing large volumes of information and preparing reports related to economics, law, commerce or finance.

Significant* experience providing oral and written advice and recommendations to senior management or board members through presentations, reports, briefing notes or correspondences.

Significant* experience in the analysis and review of business plans or financial proposals.

NOTES:
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities as the MAIN function for a approximately two (2) years. The amount and the diversity of these activities as well as the autonomy level may also be taken into consideration.

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

Various language requirements
English essential and Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

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

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to plan and prioritize workload to meet multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Ability to analyze, develop options and recommendations.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Recognized professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA; CGA).

Post-graduate degree from a recognized university in a field related to the duties of the position such as finance, economics, commerce, law, international affairs, business, social sciences, human rights (or other relevant field of specialization will be considered).

Recognized Law Degree (LL.B., J.D., B.C.L.)

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* experience providing advices and communicating with businesses or external stakeholders.

Significant* experience in the analysis and review of complex** business plans or proposals.

Experience working in the transportation sector (public or private).

Experience in providing advice related to commercial lending, accounting or financial analysis.

Experience working in a regulatory environment.

NOTES:
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities as the MAIN function for approximately two (2) years. The amount and the diversity of these activities as well as the autonomy level may also be taken into consideration.

**Complex is defined as including the following characteristics: multidimensional, multiple or conflicting information to be analysed.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of achieving a diverse workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to occasionally work extended hours.

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application (for internal candidates).

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form (for internal 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

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE:

It is your responsibility, as an applicant, to clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications and that adhere to the stipulated format. Please note that it is not sufficient to simply state that the qualification is "meet" or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples which clearly demonstrate how you meet each factor of the screening criteria (Experience) for all Essential and applicable Asset Qualifications.

The Asset Qualifications contained in the Statement of Merit Criteria may be used as a screening tool. Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

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, including users from outside the Public Service (some email systems block these types of email).

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent could be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process (for internal candidates).

Results of this staffing process may be used for similar positions in the Agency and other departments and agencies in the federal government.

Pass marks will be established for each qualifications. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. Cut-off scores and/or top-down approach may be used at any stage of the staffing process if there are a sufficient number of candidates to meet anticipated staffing needs.

All of the information collected during the selection process, including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to evaluate 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.