Regional Railway Inspector, Equipment

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Assessment accommodation

❗❗𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. Please see the following example of a screened out vs. screened in response.
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𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔: Experience using various computer software from the Microsoft suite (at a minimum: Word, Excel, AND Outlook).

❌ 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧: Yes, I have experience using the Microsoft Suite. See my resume.

✅ 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡: I have over 14 years of experience working with MS Office Suite software: Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. During my college education as a Legal Administrative Assistant, it was imperative that I maintain over an 80% average in all MS Office programs, and I maintained over a 95% average in all programs.

During my work experience as a Position A, Position B, and Position C, I used MS Word daily to draft various documents, letters, and memos to staff members and clientele. I used MS Excel daily to update all product orders to clients within the industry and maintained an accurate parts inventory. In Position C at Company X, I used Excel create a budget spreadsheet, track expenses, and create monthly summary reports and graphs. In all the previously listed positions, I used MS Outlook daily to write emails, and send documents to staff members, clientele, and taxpayers in addition to the calendar function to schedule internal and external meetings, organizing my tasks, etc.

As a Position D with Company Y, I use MS word to create posters, flyers, questionnaires, and invitations to clientele and team members. I use MS Excel to create and maintain an accurate accounting system for accounts payables, receivables, incomes, and expenses.
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⇒ The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process. The résumé may be used to substantiate the information provided. The board members cannot make any assumptions about the candidate's experience and will not contact candidates for additional, or potentially missing information. Please note your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed via the application.

⇒ Please carefully read the "𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

⇒ 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: Candidates may have access to assistance throughout this staffing process. Please send any questions or requests for assistance to: 𝗔𝗧𝗟𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗗𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻@𝘁𝗰.𝗴𝗰.𝗰𝗮.

Duties

📌As a Regional Railway Equipment Inspector, you will have the opportunity to:

☑ Participate in the planning, organization and implementation of the regional Rail Safety Equipment, and OHS Inspection, as required in the region, and Monitoring Program.

☑ Conduct inspections and audits (focused or general) of railway facilities and equipment, as applicable within the region; and recommends enforcement actions/measures for defects, irregularities, or alleged infractions to the RSA, and related rules and regulations.

☑ As required, investigate accidents, incidents, employee fatalities and injuries, formal complaints, and Right-to-Refuse situations related to the Canada Labour Code - Part II, OHS Regulations and On-Board Train Regulations.

☑ Review and analyze technical matters related to requests submitted by railway companies for Railway Operating Certificate (ROC) submissions, for interpretation of regulations and standards, for exemption from the Rail Safety regulatory framework, and for non-standard work; and submits pertinent recommendations to the Regional Manager, Equipment and Operations.

☑ Provide expert subject matter technical advice, guidance and interpretation to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

To learn more about the work of railway inspectors, check out this video: https://tc.canada.ca/en/operations-equipment-inspections

Work environment

📢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔: 𝗔 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforces Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the well-being of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Transport Canada believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* and/or a woman and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups.

*Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

Intent of the process

👉 The intent of this process is to create a pool of partially and/or fully qualified candidates for anticipatory needs to staff identical or similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis with an English Essential or BBB/BBB language profile and with Reliability security requirements within Transport Canada.

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)

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🎓 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
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✔ A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives*.

*A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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📝 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘
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✔ Recent and significant experience* working in the Canadian Railway industry in at least one of the following disciplines:
→ Passenger rail car inspection and maintenance
→ Freight rail car inspection and maintenance
→ Locomotive inspection maintenance and testing
→ Mechanical rail certification/qualification gained in the railway industry or through CANAC/FRA

✔ Experience in providing technical advice or preparing technical reports.

*Recent and significant experience is defined as having performed a broad range of related activities normally acquired over a period of at least three (3) years; and the performance of those duties within the last five (5) years.

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

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📋 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
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✔ Certification or training as a Carman, Heavy Duty Mechanic or Railway Diesel Engine Mechanic.

Degree equivalency

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📝 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘
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✔ Experience in management or direct supervision of employees involved in inspection and maintenance of railway passenger or locomotive equipment, railway safety programs or railway mechanical projects.

✔ Experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Excel or Word.

✔ Experience in managing projects related to railway activities.

✔ Experience in conducting audits, inspections, investigations, or quality assurance assessments.

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💼 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
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✔ Willingness and ability to work in adverse environments and weather conditions.

✔ Willingness and ability to work in noisy, dusty, and dirty conditions.

✔ Willingness and ability to work alone in isolated areas.

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

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🧠 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘
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✔ Knowledge of the Railway Safety Equipment regulations and rules governing railway equipment, such as:
→ Passenger Car Inspection and Safety Rules (https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/rules-tco26-356.htm)
→ Locomotive Inspection Safety Rules (https://tc.canada.ca/en/rail-transportation/rules/2022-2023/railway-locomotive-inspection-safety-rules)
→ Freight and Passenger Train Brake Inspection and Safety Rules (https://tc.canada.ca/en/rail-transportation/rules/2022-2023/railway-freight-passenger-train-brake-inspection-safety-rules/railway-freight-passenger-train-brake-inspection-safety-rules)
→ Passenger Handling Safety Rules (https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/rules-tco16-357.htm)

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🎯 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦
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✔ Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

✔ Thinking Things Through

✔ Working Effectively with Others

✔ Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

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✔ Ability to interpret regulations or acts

✔ Ability to analyze situations and make appropriate recommendations

✔ Ability to communicate effectively in writing

✔ Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

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👥 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦
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Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and/or women may be selected for appointment first, to fulfill organizational needs.

To learn more about self-declaration, we invite you to consult the following website: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮.𝗰𝗮/𝗲𝗻/𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀/𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀/𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀/𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮-𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀.𝗵𝘁𝗺𝗹

👇 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗔 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 👇
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.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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✅ 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
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✔ Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s license.
✔ Willingness and ability to travel on short notice for extended periods using all modes of transportation.
✔ Willingness and ability to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and including stand-by (on call).
✔ Willingness and ability to exercise physical effort to climb, embark, and disembark railway equipment, at times on sites where access may be difficult and the terrain is rugged.

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

⇒ For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by 𝗘-𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗲-𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is recommended to include an alternate e-mail address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

⇒ Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

⇒ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

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.

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