Junior 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

Duties

The technical inspector recruitment and developmental program (TI-RDP) is a unique program, developed and delivered by Measurement Canada.

Throughout this program, inspectors are mentored by senior inspectors and experts, provided with classroom, on-the-job and on-line training, and given real time experience conducting examinations (inspections), calibrating equipment, handling complaints and working with stakeholders. To qualify for a promotion, the participant must demonstrate that they meet the essential qualifications of the position, which include knowledge and competencies referenced in the statement of merit criteria for the position.

Trainees will be on probation for the duration of the development program and may be released at any time for failure to meet program expectations and demonstrate the required technical/behavioural competencies. Successful completion of all TI-RDP components will be a condition of employment for all participants upon acceptance of a senior inspector position.

Work environment

At ISED we foster a healthy, modern, diverse and inclusive workplace. Our efforts to create and maintain an outstanding workplace have been recognized. ISED is proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2023, National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2023, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2023.  

As a Best Diversity Employer, ISED values and recognizes employees for their unique qualities, ideas, voices, and perspectives. We are committed to supporting the success and continued development of all employees regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic background or lived experience. By embracing diversity and inclusion, our department ensures broader discussions, better decisions, and a more positive workplace. 

ISED is transitioning to a hybrid work environment to leverage the best of both in-person and virtual work to deliver results. To foster a dynamic environment for purposeful in-person connections, most employees will be working part time at their designated ISED worksite on a weekly basis, and the remainder of the time from their telework location.  

However, given the nature of this job, it is performed full-time on-site.  

ISED is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment with the right tools, mindsets, behaviours and practices to work effectively together in hybrid.  

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff positions on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions, at the same group and level, with various tenures (indeterminate, specified period, deployment, acting, casual employment, part-time worker, assignment and secondment) and with various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION :
Graduation from a recognized college or post-secondary technical school or apprentice training program in a field relevant to the duties of the position (e.g. sciences, electronics, electrical or mechanical engineering, instrumentation technology) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience (generally, high school graduation plus a minimum of three years of relevant industry work experience).

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
English Essential
French Essential
Bilingual BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE :
Knowledge of gravimetric or volumetric or electricity or gas device theory and principles to determine compliance with Measurement Canada’s legislation, policies, directives, standard technical procedures and/or in alignment with its mission, vision and strategic priorities.

COMPETENCIES :
Behavioural competencies:
- Adaptability and embracing change
- Effective interactive communication
- Analytical Thinking/Judgment
- Focus on order, details and quality
- Initiative and self management
- Information-seeking and learning

Technical competencies:
- Data literacy and digital competency
- Written communication skills in a technical context

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

ASSETS :
Experience in general mechanics : Experience in working with a number of key principles, such as force and movement, hydraulics, velocity and simple electrical circuits) in order to detect anomalies and repair them (mechanical, electrical, electronic or computerized system).

ISED is committed to employment equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as being a member of one or more of the following EE groups: Indigenous person (First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit), a person with a disability, a racialized person, or a woman. 

Appointments of members of these EE groups ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve. 

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle(s) they are authorized to operate and to which he/she is assigned, in compliance with the appropriate provincial or territorial law.

Extensive travel for periods of 2-3 weeks at a time and often on short notice; travel is often to remote locations

Overtime

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

- If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.
- A written exam may be administered.
- Interviews will be conducted.
- Reference checks will be conducted.

COMMUNICATIONS:
Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility 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).

If you have questions, need accommodations, or are not able to apply online, please use the Contact information below! We will be glad to help. If you prefer to speak on the phone, please include that request in your email, along with your contact information.

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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.