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- When you apply you will be asked a series of questions based on the education and experiences criteria, both essential and assets.
When answering the questions, please provide:
1. Name of the employer where the experience was acquired.
2. Title of the position occupied and the duration for which you exercised the functions.
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.
- Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your qualifications. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience & education criteria, as applications will be screened based on the information you provide. Please note your resume will not be consulted for missing information.
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- Management may apply one or more assets at any step of the process to select candidate(s).
- Communication
Information pertaining to testing or interviews will be sent by e-mail. Candidates who participate in this selection process must include an electronic e-mail address which accepts e-mails from unknown users (some e-mail systems block this kind of e-mail). THEREFORE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY YOUR E-MAIL AND/OR PSRS ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR NEW COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS SELECTION PROCESS.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
- Collision Investigations and Data Analysis
Investigates real-world motor vehicle collisions across Canada to evaluate crash avoidance, vehicle performance, injury causal factors, and injury prevention. Collects critical data at collision scenes to ensure accurate assessments of crash dynamics.
- Expert Advisory and Training
Provides expert training and guidance on vehicle crash avoidance, performance, and injury prevention methodologies. Engages with diverse audiences, including the public, manufacturers, universities, technical committees, judicial and policing bodies, federal and provincial agencies, foreign governments, and senior management within the Multi-Modal and Road Safety Programs (MRSP) Directorate.
- Research and Methodology Development
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary research teams on directed studies and specialized collision investigations. Evaluates existing methodologies, conceptualizes innovative approaches, and integrates emerging technologies into collision investigation, reconstruction, and reporting practices.
- Leadership and Representation
Represents the Directorate on national and international technical working committees. Serves as a departmental expert witness in litigation and coroner's inquests. Leads special investigations addressing vehicle design issues or human factors.
- Training and Mentorship
Designs and delivers training programs for investigators, focusing on study parameters, advanced methodologies, and data management. Supervises the work of co-op students, fostering skill development and ensuring consistency in research outputs.
- Transport Canada’s mission is to promote a safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible transportation system for Canadians. This includes regulating the manufacture and importation of vehicles, tires, and child car seats to reduce the risk of deaths and injuries. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Collision Investigator within our team.
- Our Collision Investigations and Research Division operates from the Motor Vehicle Safety Investigation Lab, a state-of-the-art facility that’s one of the best-kept secrets in the National Capital Region. Conveniently located in Gatineau’s Hull sector, the lab is just a short distance from a major highway, 8 km from Parliament Hill, and easily accessible without heavy traffic congestion. Express and regular bus route routes, including service to and from downtown Ottawa, are just a 3-minute walk away. The facility is also adjacent to the Trans-Canada nature trails and bike paths, and it offers free parking for employees.
- At Transport Canada, our real-world collision investigations play a vital role in advancing research to evaluate the effectiveness of existing motor vehicle safety standards and identify areas for potential regulatory action under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recently, our investigations have focused on collisions involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), micromobility devices like e-bikes and e-scooters, moderately severe side impacts, and restrained rear-seat passengers. We are also prioritizing incidents involving school and highway buses, vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. These investigations may lead to important safety recalls or advisories.
- As a Collision Investigator, you’ll work in various settings—including the laboratory/shop, an office, and the field. If you’re passionate about vehicles and road safety, you’ll thrive in our team, where your work will make a real difference in improving the safety of Canadians on the road.
- If you’re motivated and eager for an exciting new opportunity, we invite you to apply!
- The intent of this job opportunity advertisement is to staff an indeterminate TI-05 position with a linguistic profile of English essential. A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established within Transport Canada and may be used to staff similar positions with various language profiles, and/or various tenures (including indeterminate / term / assignment / Secondment/ acting/ deployment) and/or various security profiles (reliability, secret).
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
Education
ED: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note).
Note:
1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:
a. Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and
b. Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the TI classification.
Experience
EX1: *Significant experience conducting motor vehicle collision investigations.
EX2: *Significant experience in the retrieval and analysis of Event Data Recorder (EDR) data.
EX3: Experience producing detailed reports on collision investigations.
*Significant applies to experience normally acquired during a period of at least two years.
Asset Education
AED: A diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical or electrical engineering, as it relates to automobiles, or in a specialization relevant to the position being staffed.
Asset Experience
AEX1: Experience collaborating with police or other law enforcement agencies.
AEX2: Experience working with specialized software, including computer-aided drafting (CAD) programs and vehicle dynamics simulation tools.
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of automotive mechanical terminology and concepts.
K2: Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in motor vehicle collision investigations.
K3: Knowledge of vehicle damage measurement practices and collision classification.
K4: Knowledge of classifying the types and severity of injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions.
Core Competencies
CC1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
CC2: Thinking things through
CC3: Working effectively with others
CC4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Asset Knowledge
AK1: Knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
AK2: Knowledge of the Access to Information and Privacy Acts.
Operational Requirements
- Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license.
- Willingness and ability to work in both a laboratory environment and outdoors and in various weather conditions.
- Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces (e.g., vehicle interiors, underneath vehicles, engine compartments, etc.).
- Ability to lift 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Reliability Status security clearance
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
- The ability to communicate effectively in writing will be evaluated through two (2) written materials of work composed and provided by candidates. You will be asked to provide these at a later date.
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.