Auditing Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

*** INSTRUCTIONS ***
You must submit a complete application, consisting of a résumé as well as responses to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed under the essential qualifications, as well as any of the asset qualifications that may apply.

For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:

1. Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will be used to substantiate the information provided. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the screening criteria are met will be eliminated from consideration.

Duties

Working in the Rail Safety Directorate at Transport Canada, Safety Management Systems Auditors 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.

The activities of this position require occasional travel within Canada 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.

The position to be staffed is located at in the National Capital Region. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at a government work site a minimum 40% of their working hours (This is subject to change). Remote work must be performed in Canada.

What is your role?
• Conducting audits on railway safety management systems of railways operating in Canada;
• Participating in the design, development, and implementation of the railway safety management system regulatory compliance program;
• Providing subject matter expert advice on audit methodologies, standards, policies, procedures and best practices to promote continual improvements to the audit program;
• Conducting peer reviews of draft audit reports from across the country to promote consistency;
• Developing strategies and processes to monitor the adoption by the rail industry of SMS approaches and practices;
• Providing expert subject matter advice, guidance, and interpretation to internal and external stakeholders, including the coaching and mentoring of regional colleagues; and
• Performing safety data analyses in support of the Rail Safety Program.

Work environment

Who is Transport Canada?
Transport Canada is responsible for transportation policies and programs. We promote safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation. What does that mean? We inspect airplanes, ensure railways operate safely and set the rules for ports and airports. We also support new technologies and test them while promoting sustainable transportation such as electric vehicles. These are examples of the work achieved at Transport Canada where we value professional excellence, teamwork, diversity, and mutual respect.

At Transport Canada, we support your growth! We will help you develop valuable skills and offer opportunities to achieve organizational, professional, and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff 1 bilingual position and 1 English essential position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures with Transport Canada in the national capital region. All candidates interested in this position are encouraged to apply.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Education:
ED1: Graduation with a degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (minimum of two years) or an acceptable combination of education and, training and/or experience.

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

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1: Significant* experience in planning, preparing and writing detailed reports such as research papers, audit reports and briefing notes for management.
EX2: Experience interpreting and applying complex** policies and procedures.
EX3: Experience in establishing relationships, coordinating, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

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

**Complex is defined as including at least two (2) of the following characteristics:
- Multidimensional;
- Confidential;
- Impacting several partners / stakeholders;
- Precedent setting; and
- Significantly impact the program delivery for the public service.

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

Experience:
AEX1: Experience working in a regulatory or oversight environment.
AEX2: Experience working in the railway industry in a position directly related to railway operations.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English Essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of auditing standards, methodologies, and principles.

Key Leadership Competencies:
KLC1: Thinking Things Through
KLC2: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
KLC3: Demonstrating integrity and respect
KLC4: Dependability

Abilities:
A1: Ability to analyze and evaluate complex** information to formulate suitable conclusions, options and/or recommendations.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Abilities:
AA1: Ability to develop written process documentation (i.e., policies, procedures, guidelines, manuals).

Knowledge:
AK1: Knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
AK2: Knowledge of management system principles and practices, such as safety management systems or quality management systems.

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 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.
-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.
-Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s licence.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Reliability Status 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

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

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.

The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
• Matching of the candidate's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
• Matching of the candidate's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
• Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
• Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

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.