🚩 Selections from this inventory can be made at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for consideration.
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.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If there is something preventing you from doing so, please communicate with the contact persons at the bottom of this advertisement. Your submitted application will be active for 120 days, and you will receive a notification in your account 14 days before it expires.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific position, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, candidates who meet the screening criteria may be contacted for further assessments. You can refer to the notes at the bottom of this advertisement for important details regarding inventories.
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❗There are two (2) streams for this process:
TI Stream - Safety Management Systems Inspector (TI-06)
PM Stream - Auditing Specialist, Rail Safety (PM-05)
You must specify which stream(s) you are applying to in your application.
Working in the Rail Safety Directorate at Transport Canada, Safety Management Systems Inspectors and Auditing Specialists, Rail Safety are responsible for performing oversight on railways through railway safety management systems audits and working with railway stakeholders in promoting compliance with regulatory requirements and in identifying and reducing risks.
What you will be doing:
☑ Conducting audits on railway safety management systems of railways operating in Canada.
☑ Participating in the design, development, and implementation of the regional railway safety management system regulatory compliance program.
☑ Providing technical advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders in the railway industry.
☑ Analyzing safety data in support of the Rail Safety Program.
☑ Providing subject matter expert advice on audit methodologies, standards, policies, procedures and best practices to promote continual improvements to the audit program. (PM-05)
☑ Developing strategies and processes to monitor the adoption by the rail industry of safety management system approaches and practices. (PM-05)
The reporting location for these positions is 4900 Yonge Street in Toronto. Successful candidates will follow Transport Canada's hybrid work guidance to ensure compliance with the work arrangement agreement and minimum 3 days on-site days per week, as required by the Treasury Board Secretariat for federal employees.
The activities of this position require occasional travel locally, regionally, and sometimes nationally to conduct auditing activities. Most tasks will be performed in a typical office environment. Some activities may be performed in various indoor and outdoor environments and under varying weather conditions.
As positions become available, hiring managers may select applications from this inventory for assessment. Applications will be assessed on an as needed basis.
A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff identical or similar positions with various linguistic profiles, tenures, and locations within Transport Canada.
Candidates will only be assessed once as part of this process if their application is screened in for further consideration.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
📌 You must demonstrate your education, experience, and asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering the screening questions in the application and providing supporting details in your résumé. The information and examples you provide must be concrete, including details on when, where, and how you meet the qualifications. It is not sufficient to simply 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.
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𝙏𝙄 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢:
Successful completion of a post-secondary education program (minimum of two years) from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable* combination of education and experience.
*Acceptable combination is defined as a secondary school diploma and at least two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the position.
𝙋𝙈 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
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𝙏𝙄 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢:
Significant* experience in conducting inspections** or auditing a management system***, and in preparing detailed written reports**** on findings or non-compliances.
𝙋𝙈 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢:
Significant* experience as an auditor, including the planning, conducting, reporting phases of audit engagements, and in preparing detailed written reports**** on findings or non-compliances.
Experience in conducting data analysis, as part of regular work duties.
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𝘗𝘓𝘌𝘈𝘚𝘌 𝘕𝘖𝘛𝘌:
*Significant is defined as at least two (2) years of cumulative experience and 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. The main purpose of inspections would not be to carry out administrative or financial functions.
***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 written reports on inspections or audits must be written by the candidate, and not be system-generated or predetermined text.
📌 Depending on the position to be staffed, one or more of the following qualifications may be deemed as an essential or asset qualification. When a qualification is deemed as essential, only candidates, veterans, and persons with a priority entitlement who possess that specific qualification, in addition to the stated essential qualifications will be considered. This does not mean that candidates must meet all of the following qualifications. In your application, please respond ‘yes’ only to those qualifications that apply to you.
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𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨:
Experience working in a regulatory or oversight environment.
Experience working in the rail industry.
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 using audit software such as TeamMate.
Holder of a CAN/CSA-ISO 31000, Q850, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or any other type of related auditing designation.
𝙏𝙄 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Experience in conducting data analysis.
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.
𝙋𝙈 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢:
Significant** experience in conducting audits of a management system as a lead auditor.
**Significant is defined as at least two (2) years of experience.
English essential
Information on language requirements
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𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨:
Knowledge of safety management systems.
𝙋𝙈 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢:
Knowledge of auditing standards, methodologies, and principles.
𝙲𝙾𝙼𝙿𝙴𝚃𝙴𝙽𝙲𝙸𝙴𝚂 (𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨)
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Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Demonstrating integrity and respect
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Ability to analyze information to formulate conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to plan and organize.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
𝙾𝚁𝙶𝙰𝙽𝙸𝚉𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻 𝙽𝙴𝙴𝙳𝚂
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Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and/or women may be selected for appointment first, to fulfill organizational needs. In addition, this organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.
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Ability and willingness to work in adverse environments and weather conditions, as required.
Ability and willingness to use various types of personal protective equipment.
Reliability status security clearance.
Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s licence to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional overtime, as required.
Ability and willingness to travel and using all modes of transportation, as required.
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.
Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be provided to applicants.
A variety of assessment tools and methods may be used as part of this process. All information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.
A top-down approach may also be used to determine which candidates will be given further consideration during the assessment process.
Communications for this process will be sent via email. It will be your responsibility to provide accurate and updated contact information in case of changes. 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.
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.
Candidates applying from outside the public service will not be reimbursed for travel expenses associated with this assessment process. However, reasonable efforts will be made to minimize travel costs for candidates undergoing assessment.
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▸ Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
You must meet the essential qualifications at the time you submit your application to be included in the inventory. If you do not meet the required qualifications, you will receive a message "Application rejected at screening" after submitting your application. If you incorrectly indicated "No" to a screening question, you can retrieve your application and update your responses.
▸ What happens if my application expires?
Your application will be kept in the inventory for 120 days. A notice will be posted in the "My Job File" menu of your account 14 days before your application expires. If you do not take any action, your application will be deactivated and it will no longer be considered. In the event that your application expires during the effective period of this inventory, a notice will be posted in your account. If you wish to reactivate your application, select the "Renewal of my application" link.
▸ My personal information has changed, what should I do?
You can update your information in the "Personal Information" section in the "My Job File" menu of your account. This will allow us to have your current contact information and ensure adequate follow-up in the event that your application is considered as part of this inventory.
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.