Enforcement Investigator

Important messages

🤝 Everyone is welcome: Transport Canada (TC) is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds that represent Canada.

If you would like to work in a dynamic team, are forward thinking and action-oriented, enthusiastic about creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, then TC is the place for you!

In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, preference may be given to qualified candidates who, at the time of application, self-declare belonging to an Employment Equity group: Woman, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, or persons with disabilities. Therefore, we encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one (or more) of these groups

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

Duties

1. Delivers the regulatory enforcement program necessary for the safe conduct of the transportation operations and activities within the Region.

2. Exercises Ministerial delegation of authority under Transport Canada’s Safety and Security Acts and takes appropriate action in instances of non-compliance.

3. Investigates / leads the investigation of complaints against individuals, enterprises and organizations, and alleged violations against Acts and related regulatory instruments; prepares the final investigation case reports; and recommends appropriate punitive / non-punitive action.

4. Support the preparation and presentation of cases before the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC) and provide testimony as the lead investigator.

5. Provides input to regulatory and policy changes for incorporation into the DeskBook and other related guidance materials.

6. As a subject matter expert in investigative and enforcement work, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provide advice, interpretation, and guidance to internal and external stakeholders; participates in various internal /external meetings and committees; and provides briefings to modal program or modal inspectorate.

7. Identifies cross-functional issues of interest to other internal and external stakeholders and engages or recommends the engagement of subject matter experts from a variety of disciplines regionally, nationally, and internationally, while delivering the Enforcement Program.

8. Integrates, promotes, and supports governmental, departmental key priorities, commitments and initiatives across the organization.

Work environment

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules and telecommuting that promote work-life balance. A hybrid work policy is currently in place at Transport Canada. The position to be staffed is located at 4900 Yonge Street in Toronto. The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at a minimum 40% of their working hours.

Intent of the process

The purpose of this selection process is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis. A pool of partially and/or fully 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).

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)

❗ You must demonstrate your education, experience, and asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering screening questions within the application and providing supporting information in your résumé. The information and examples you provide must be concrete and with details (e.g. when, where, and how) to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. It is not sufficient to only state that you meet a qualification or provide a listing of your current or past responsibilities. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being screened out.

Education:
A degree or a diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training, or relevant experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Significant work experience* conducting complex**administrative or penal investigations.

* Significant work experience is considered to be at least three (3) years.

**Complex: when several factors exist which make the investigation difficult due to the need to coordinate multiple lines of inquiry and/or the requirement to implement a structured set of steps and processes to complete the task.

Experience in conducting interviews, evidence-gathering and writing documents such as investigative reports, case briefings, and/or court documents.

Experience in interpreting and applying legislation or regulations.

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

Experience:
Experience in the Transportation industry.
Experience as a Peace Officer, Public Officer or working with a law enforcement agency.
Experience in dealing with a federal, provincial or territorial prosecution service.
Experience in dealing with sensitive investigative issues and providing case-related advice to management.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
Working effectively with others.
Thinking things through.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
Demonstrate Integrity and Respect.

Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to interpret and apply legislation or regulations.
Ability to organize and plan multiple case loads and establish priorities to meet deadlines.

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to qualified candidates self- identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.

Operational Requirements:
Ability and willingness to travel by various modes of transportation as required and sometimes on short notice.
Ability and willingness to occasionally work overtime and/or irregular hours on short notice as required.

Candidates can expect a hybrid work model following Treasury Board Secretariat guidelines. The new Government of Canada requirement to work at a designated worksite at least two to three times per week, or 40% of the regular schedule, is consistent with our hybrid approach and flexibility. At the time of hiring, a work arrangement will be put in place, which may be modified over time based on various considerations such as operational requirements.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Required to possess and maintain a valid provincial/ territorial driver’s licence to operate a motor vehicle.

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

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.

A variety of assessment tools and methods such as written tests, self-assessments, standardized tests, interviews, and reference checks, may be used. All information obtained during the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.

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). Failure to respond to time sensitive correspondence may result in elimination from this process.

Candidates are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of their choice. You are asked to indicate your preferred official language in the application.

Original proof of education will need to be provided as part of this process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for more information.

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.