Program Integration Officer

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

Working in the Operations Branch in the Rail Safety Directorate at Transport Canada, you will learn and develop in your role as a PROGRAM INTEGRATION OFFICER . You will have the opportunity to apply your client service skills to retrieve data and collect information in support of the compliance and safety program, contribute to projects while developing and networking with various groups and individuals, as well as deliver on research projects by conducting studies, surveys and other information gathering activities to assist senior staff in planning and reporting.

Work environment

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.
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.

The Rail Safety Directorate is responsible for advancing the safety of the Canadian rail transportation system through regulations, outreach and oversight. For example, we:
• conduct audits and inspections of railway operations
• develop policies and regulations
• promote education and awareness of rail safety hazards
• issue notices or notices and orders to address safety threats identified by our inspectors
We also:
• develop and deliver training programs for inspectors
• consult with stakeholders and the public on policy and regulatory development

The position is located at 427 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario. Candidates can expect a hybrid work model following Treasury Board Secretariat guidelines. 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.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) position. A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various tenure at Transport Canada.

All candidates interested in this position are encouraged to apply.

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)

Education:
ED: A secondary school diploma or a combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience :
EX1: Experience in retrieving information and collecting data to support recommendations for internal stakeholders and management.
EX2: Experience in delivering client services or programs that require providing information or explanation to business partners, stakeholders or the general public.
EX3: Experience in preparing communication pieces such as briefing notes, correspondence, reports, or presentations.
EX4: Experience using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365.

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

Experience:
AEX1: Experience in course development or instructional design and applying adult learning principles.
AEX2: Experience in Filing Management or using Cloud based technology.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2: Showing Initiative
C3: Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
C4: Attention to detail and thoroughness

Abilities:
A1: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A2: Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities to meet deadlines in a pressure environment.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

Ability and willingness to work overtime from time to time.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Enhanced

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

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.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
• A written exam may be administered.
• An interview may be conducted.
• Reference checks may be sought.

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.