Navigable Waters Protection Officer

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Candidates are entitled to patriciate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

SCREENING INFORMATION
Please note completion of the screening questions is required. Your responses to each will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. Failure to complete them fully may result in your elimination.

All communication relating to this process may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

✨ 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 as 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. This includes 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 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 oof a racialize communities.

To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult with the following website: Self-declaring for Government of Canada jobs - Canada.ca

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of this process is to staff 1 or more positions within Transport Canada’s Prairie and Northern Region.

A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (including indeterminate / term / assignment / Secondment/ acting/ deployment) and/or various linguistic requirements and/or various security 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)

ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution OR an acceptable combination* of education and experience relevant to the position.

*Acceptable combination is defined as successful completion of a post-secondary educational program from a recognized post-secondary institution AND a minimum of two (2) years of regulatory compliance work experience with municipal, federal or provincial government departments or agencies – including, but not limited to, municipal or provincial police, fisheries, environment and natural resources, Transport Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Parks Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, or Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Significant* and recent* experience in conducting inspections or investigations
EX2: Significant* and recent* experience in interpreting and applying acts & regulations
EX3: Significant* and recent* experience in building relationships with stakeholders including other government organizations/agencies or non-government organizations and the public to provide client service.

*Significant is defined as experience normally acquired over a period of at least two (2) years and as a core part of the work responsibilities.
* Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired over the past five (5) years.

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

AEX1: Experience conducting enforcement activities in support of legislation
AEX2: Experience in marine navigation operating recreational, pleasure, and/or commercial vessels.
AEX3: Experience in marine engineering construction methodology
AEX4: Experience in interpreting engineering plans
AEX5: Experience with surveying
AEX6: Experience in cartographic (map & chart) interpretation / use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
AEX7: Experience with surface water hydrology & related geophysical processes
AEX8: Experience in conducting site inspections that involve data collection and recording information

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

PS1: Working effectively with others
PS2: Thinking things through
PS3: Showing initiative and being action oriented
PS4: Demonstrating integrity and respect

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3: Ability to plan an organize projects and meet deadlines

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

K1: Knowledge of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and the Wrecked Abandoned and Hazardous Vessels Act ( WAHVA)
K2: Knowledge of marine navigation
K3: Knowledge of the Canadian Aids to Navigation System

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to travel by all modes of transportation, as required
Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time regionally or nationally, as required
Ability and willingness to work alone in the field, as required
Ability and willingness to work in isolated or remote locations, for extended periods of time, as required
Ability and willingness to utilize personal protective equipment in compliance with safety regulations
Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice, as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license
Possession of a Pleasure Craft Operators card (PCOC)

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

ASSESSMENT – AVAILABILITY
The assessment may be administered outside of regular working hours including evenings and weekends. If you are unavailable, you must inform us immediately as each request will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

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.