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The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees.
The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The CER is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.
Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).
* Indigenous Peoples are people who are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.
The CER strives to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples*. We are committed to implementing systemic changes within the organization, as well as supporting the individual Reconciliation journey of each person at the CER. We offer our Indigenous employees fifteen (15) hours of paid leave and twenty-two decimal five (22.5) hours of unpaid leave — that can also be made up hour for hour — per year to engage in traditional Indigenous practices. We provide access to Elders, one-on-one coaching, social and cultural events in the workplace, and opportunities to work and lead in a hybrid work model. Depending on the position, we also offer full-time telework options for Indigenous employees for whom living and working in or near their communities is critical to their identity, cultural security and the exercise of Treaty and inherent rights.
Reconciliation link: https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/consultation-engagement/indigenous-engagement/reconciliation/path-advancing-reconciliation.html
To self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self declaration:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html
The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.
Reporting to the Director of Programs & Evaluation Team in the System Operations Business Unit, the Technical Specialist – Compliance, Safety Management works closely with other Technical Specialists, the Director, and the Safety and Damage Prevention Team to:
• develop and monitor the implementation of the Safety Compliance Verification Plan;
• implement and recommend improvements to the risk-informed Safety Planning process;
• identify priorities for safety compliance verification work;
• conduct QA/QC as required on compliance verification activity reports;
• provide coaching and recommendations regarding safety compliance program work;
• assist with development of new compliance tools;
• lead meetings and discussions with internal and external parties regarding safety compliance matters; and
• lead project working groups or multi-disciplinary technical teams to address complex issues.
The Technical Specialist – Compliance, Safety Management also serves as a process advisor on compliance processes, leading continual improvement efforts of processes and procedures used by CER safety practitioners.
The current vacancy is for an indeterminate hiring. However, qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Education: Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in a related field to the position.
Experience:
E1 *Significant experience conducting safety compliance verification of oil and gas operations (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety and/or Safety Management compliance assurance activities).
E2 Experience leading technical teams or project working groups to address complex issues. Complex issues may involve multiple factors or considerations; involvement of partners or stakeholders; or having a major impact on a Government Department or Agency, organization, workers or the public.
E3 Experience using data analysis to inform process improvements, planning, or other decision making.
*Significant means direct participation at the full working level for an extended period, approximately three or more years.
Asset Qualifications
AQ1 Experience in the development and implementation of risk-informed plans or risk models.
AQ2 Valid Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation.
AQ3 Experience working with or for a government regulator, where the job duties included interpreting or applying regulatory requirements.
AQ4 Direct experience in the pipeline industry.
AQ5 Experience preparing reports and briefings for senior leadership.
AQ6 Experience documenting and improving work processes and procedures in a systematic manner, including identifying issues and solutions, implementing and communicating changes.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Organization-wide and Business Competencies:
OC1 Leadership & Teamwork (Guide)
• Visibly supports a learning environment through actions and results.
• Takes a leadership role in team and partnership building.
OC2 Accountability & Results Orientation (Shape)
• Takes responsibility for identifying and resolving gaps and issues of organization-wide importance.
• Resolves issues beyond one’s own scope of work.
OC3 Process & Project Management (Guide)
• Determines project accountabilities, process priorities and resources allocations effectively.
OC4 Verbal Communication (Guide)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively verbally.
OC5 Written Communication (Guide)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively in writing.
Technical Competencies:
TC1 Compliance Principles and Techniques (Guide)
• Guides staff in the purpose and use of compliance and enforcement tools to establish or confirm the effectiveness of company programs and management systems.
• Leads staff in applying learnings to develop and maintain consistent and current approaches to safety compliance activities.
Competency Level Definitions
Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER with regards to the competency.
Organizational Needs: The CER is committed to build a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society and to increase the representation of Indigenous Peoples to advance Reconciliation. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the self-declaration section in your application.
1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.
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
1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB 11 position is similar to an ENG-04 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.
2. Effective 1 November 2024 NEB-11, $125,628 to $152,847
The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• annual market allowance, which applies only to specified operational positions, applies to this position; the allowance is paid in a single annual payment.
3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.
Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including issuing screening results, sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.
Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.
4. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW
The CER requires applicants to submit their application online. Applications received via email will be rejected. Please submit your application by clicking “Apply Online”.
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.