Regulatory and Case Advisor

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

🌟Diversity and Inclusion is important to us at Transport Canada!

Transport Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce that is representative of the Canadian population through equitable and accessible employment practices. We strive to achieve an inclusive and respectful work environment that embraces a variety of perspectives where accessibility is a central pillar to all. These qualities help us make a positive impact in the lives of Canadians, in a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued.

Transport Canada seeks and values talent from a wide range of communities, identities and backgrounds. These include race, ethnicity, religion, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, education, veteran status, and more. The interaction between these factors has a positive influence on how you, as an employee, help us develop, implement, and deliver the services and benefits we provide.

We welcome members of equity seeking groups to apply and recognize that the current Employment Equity Act does not fully encompass all equity seeking group members. If you are a member of the groups indicated in the Employment Equity Act, we invite you to self-declare during this process. These groups include women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a racialized communities.

To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult the following website: Self-declaring. Because your perspective counts. - Canada.ca
How to complete a self-declaration ↓↓
1 - Click Apply Online;
2 - Complete the Employment Equity section;
3 - Click I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;
4 - Fill out the form.

Duties

• Researches and analyzes cases of violations and contraventions to Transport Canada’s transportation legislative and regulatory system
• Provides advice and/or recommendations to regional management as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Advocates the Minister’s position at review level cases before the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC) and provides operational expert support to the Multimodal Advisory & Appeals Unit and/or to Justice Canada
• Provides mentoring and on-the-job coaching to inspectors for cases presented before the TATC
• Provides guidance on statutes, regulations, administrative law, criminal law, procedural and evidentiary issues, and other policy issues to internal stakeholders, as they relate to the National Enforcement Program (NEP)
• Provides advice, support and recommendations to the regional management team and headquarters management team, when appropriate, on the handling of issues or problems affecting regional program delivery
• Integrates, promotes and supports governmental, departmental and NEP key priorities, commitments and initiatives across the organization

Intent of the process

The initial intent is to staff one (1) position on a permanent basis. The results of this process may be used to staff similar positions within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in law, public administration or social sciences

Degree equivalency

Experience writing documents that summarize legal, regulatory or technical issues
Experience reviewing non-compliance activities (e.g., conducting investigations, audits, or verification or validation activities, etc.), and providing guidance and advice to decision-makers on outcomes (e.g., administrative or penal outcomes, etc.)
Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders

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

Graduation with a master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in law
Graduation with a doctoral degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in law
Certification or education in accident investigations, forensics or paralegal studies

Degree equivalency

Experience appearing before an administrative tribunal, or in civil or criminal venues
Experience preparing inspection, investigation or audit reports, and presenting analysis and information to peers and senior management
Experience practicing law

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to research, analyze and advise on case management and enforcement operations
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference may be given to candidates who self-declare as Indigenous, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group, or a woman.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel on occasion
Willingness and ability to work overtime, occasionally on short notice

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

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

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.