Resolution Officer

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

Having the mission to protect the rights of people who require accessibility measures in transportation services, we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you have a functional limitation / disability, which could affect your performance, give yourself every chance to succeed!

As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know about your functional limitation(s) which may affect your participation. Accommodation measures are designed to remove the obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed so that candidates with functional limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities.

THIS STAFFING PROCESS IS BEING POSTED SIMULTANEOUSLY INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. IF YOU HAVE APPLIED TO PROCESS 23-ATN-DRB-IA-ML-155 IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO RE-APPLY TO THIS PROCESS.

Duties

Resolution Officers analyze and resolve complaints filed by passengers against airlines regarding issues associated with their air travel that they are unable to resolve themselves. According to the applicable facts, circumstances, laws and regulations, Resolution Officers can informally assist passengers and airlines to negotiate a settlement, and/or by issuing a confidential decision that is binding on both the passenger and the airline. This position requires strong verbal, analytical and writing skills. Resolution Officers play a unique and pivotal role in upholding the rights and responsibilities of both passengers and airlines within, and contributing to the competitiveness of, the broader air travel industry serving Canadians.

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

A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established through this process 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, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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: 100

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
A degree from a post-secondary institution with an acceptable specialization in a field related to the duties of the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience analyzing complex* information to present recommendations or render a decision or conclusion.

Significant** experience drafting formal reports, briefing notes or decisions.

Experience in interpretation and application of legislation or regulations.

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

**Significant means that candidates have experience preparing a variety of written documents for approximately one (1) year.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of the legal standards applicable to air travel complaints (e.g., air carrier tariffs, the Canada Transportation Act, the Air Transportation Regulations, the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, Montreal Convention, EU Regulation 261/04).

ABILITIES:

- Ability to analyze information, develop options and recommendations.
- Ability to communicate orally.
- Ability to communicate in writing.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Effective interpersonal relationships.
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
- Judgement.
- Reasoning.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, meeting the asset qualifications is desirable. They may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

EDUCATION:
Law degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (LL.B., J.D., B.C.L.).

Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field related to the duties of the position (e.g. economics, social sciences, law, commerce, finance or sciences).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience as a decision-maker in an administrative tribunal or court of law.

Experience presenting cases in support of an administrative tribunal or court of law.

Experience working in the public or private air transportation sector.

Experience in resolving air travel complaints between airlines and passengers.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Canadian Transportation Agency is committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs, including reducing representation gaps.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Tests

Public Service Entrance Exam UIT

Applicants must complete the Public Service Entrance Exam Unsupervised Internet Test as part of the screening for this selection process. This exam consists of two sub-tests: the Test of Reasoning and the Test of Judgement. While all applicants are asked to take the first sub-test, you will only be invited to take the second sub-test if additional information is required to complete the assessment. You will have 90 minutes to complete the Test of Reasoning and 75 minutes to complete the Test of Judgement (if required). You must complete the test(s) before you submit your application for this position.

For more information, please consult: Public Service Entrance Exam - Unsupervised Internet Test

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

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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.