Regional Senior Investigator

Important messages

**We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca website**

***In order to be considered, your must clearly explain, in your covering letter, how you meet each essential qualification and each asset qualification (Education and Experience).***

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Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB enjoys a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The TSB is a small organization with approximately 220 employees and 5 Board Members. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Intent of the process

This process is designed to fill, on an indeterminate basis, a position in Dartmouth (NS), Quebec City (QC) or Montreal (QC). On the other hand, a pool of partially assessed candidates will be created and could be used to staff identical or similar positions located in different regions including the National Capital Region with different durations, profiles and /or language requirements and security levels.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum) "Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their covering letter how they meet the education and experience factor listed in the Essential and Asset Qualifications. Applicants must use the education and experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs for each factor demonstrating how they meet each of them with concrete examples including where, when and how they were obtained. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of responsibilities. Résumés will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the covering letter. Failure to clearly demonstrate in your covering letter how you meet the screening criteria (Education and Experience – both Essential and Asset) will result in the rejection of your application."

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

EDUCATION:
Secondary School diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years of experience in the railway industry in the field of:
Railway equipment (e.g., rolling stock, car, locomotive) inspection, repair and/or maintenance;
OR
Railway track and structures inspection, repair and/or maintenance (e.g., track or engineering specialist).

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the North American railway network including operating practices, equipment types, standards and/or infrastructure characteristics.

Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to rail transportation and/or accident investigations.

ABILITITIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to identify the possible safety deficiencies involved in an accident and formulate corresponding corrective actions.

Ability to plan and effectively manage their work and at times a team in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing*.

*A Public Service Commission standardized written communication proficiency test and/or other written exams may be used to assess this ability.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Effective interpersonal relationships
Team Work
Integrity
Initiative
Judgement
Dependability

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:

University degree from a recognized institution in a field related to the position being filled.

College diploma / certification from a recognized institution in a field related to the position being filled.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in writing technical or accident reports.

Experience in working in a regulatory organization or agency.

Railway experience in the province of Québec or the Maritimes.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III).

Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.

Be able and agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.

Be able and agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays.

Be able and agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.

Willingness to be available on standby, on a rotational basis.

Willingness to undergo TSB required training.

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 targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.