Engineering Specialist/Senior Investigator, Rail Infrastructure

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Assessment accommodation

The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day to day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, the successful candidate in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regard to your candidacy and any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible. For additional information on the TSB's Code of Values and Ethics, please visit the website at: http://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/index.asp

Duties

The Engineering Specialist/Senior Investigator, Rail Infrastructure is responsible for leading and supporting rail occurrence investigations. This includes responding to rail occurrences across Canada, developing scientific investigation reports, and communicating investigation results. This position is also responsible for providing rail infrastructure subject matter expertise to other rail investigators and operations managers in the rail and pipeline investigations branch.

Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada. 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 has a strong reputation in Canada and around the world.

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

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements, location, and security requirements. Please note that the assessment tools and results of this pool will not be available to other departments until six months following the initial appointment.

The TSB offers a telework environment in accordance with Treasury Board requirements.

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)

A recognized University degree in Civil Engineering.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the heavy haul rail industry in the area of planning, inspection or maintenance of railway tracks and/or structures.

Experience in writing technical or investigation reports.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of North American railway track maintenance and repair practices, regulations and standards, and infrastructure characteristics.

Ability to analyze technical and/or safety issues and assess their impacts.

Ability to plan and effectively manage work in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to lead major projects or investigations.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective interpersonal relationships.
Uphold integrity and respect.
Initiative.
Judgement.
Dependability.

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

Locomotive engineer; or
Rail Traffic Controller (transportation); or
Certified car inspector; or
Track maintenance foreman (engineering services)

Note: Occupational certification need not be valid at the time of application.

Experience working in railway management.

Experience working for a regulatory agency.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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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