Safety Management Systems Inspector

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

SCREENING QUESTIONS :
You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions and on your résumé. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Work environment

🌟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 on I want to complete the Self-Declaration Form for Employment Equity Groups;
4- Fill out the form.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future needs. The pool may be used to staff similar positions on a permanent (indeterminate) or temporary basis (specified period).

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)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note 1:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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

*Significant is defined as at least two (2) years of 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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of safety management systems.

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

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)

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.

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 within Canada 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

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

Transport Canada will contact candidates once the screening process is completed.

Communications 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 (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with a current email address to reach you.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

As part of this selection process you must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.

To submit an application on-line, select the button "Apply Online" below

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

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.