We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
❗❗ Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If there is something preventing you from doing so, communicate with the contact information at the bottom of this advertisement to discuss alternate ways of applying for this employment opportunity.
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✏️ SCREENING QUESTIONS
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Please note that completion of the screening questions is required. Your responses to each will be used to determine whether you meet the screening requirements. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Failure to complete them fully will result in your elimination.
You may not use generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Bard, Bing, etc.) when formulating your responses. We may follow up with additional questions regarding your answers and may use various methods to verify whether any Artificial Intelligence-based applications were used in the development of your answers. Failure to follow these guidelines will be suspected of cheating or plagiarism.
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💬 OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
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Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
The Railway Signal Systems Inspector provides oversight of the Federally-Regulated Railway's signal systems, which includes active warning systems for railway crossings and railway wayside signal systems. They ensure that the railway company is meeting the requirements of the Railway Safety Act, Grade Crossing Regulations, and Grade Crossing Standards. This is accomplished through on-site inspections of the railway locations with responsible railway personnel present. Scheduling of inspections and travel planning is the responsibility of the inspector, and the expectation is that they will complete all of the planned inspections within the fiscal year. This allows for some flexibility on travel within the different seasons of the year (spring, summer, fall, winter). Generally, the bulk of inspections are conducted in the summer and fall months, and the winter and spring are reserved for meetings and the planning of future inspections. With this in mind, travel can vary from approximately 25-50% of the inspector’s schedule.
Our goal is to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of Canada’s current and evolving population. At Transport Canada (TC), an inclusive culture recognizes the value that our differences can bring to the workplace when they are leveraged. TC ensures that its workplace is a place where all employees feel valued and can contribute fully and meaningfully to the success of the department.
As part of our priority to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, Transport Canada has the “Indigenous Career Navigator program.” For more information on services and support for Indigenous peoples in the hiring process, please contact the email address indicated in the "Contact information" section below prior to the Closing Date.
This is an anticipatory process. A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting) within Transport Canada (TC).
Positions to be filled: 1
Your résumé.
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🎓 EDUCATION
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ED: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
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🚂 EXPERIENCE
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EX1: Recent and significant experience** working with the following: railway active warning systems for railway crossings and railway wayside signal systems within a railway company or in an equivalent field position with a railway contractor.
EX2: Experience in conducting site inspections related to Railway Signals*.
*Railway Signals, for this job opportunity, deals with works related to railway active warning systems for railway crossings and railway wayside signal systems.
** Recent and significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience gained through the performance of a broad range of complex, related activities, typically accumulated over a period of approximately three (3) years. Candidates must have performed such duties at some point within the last five (5) years.
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🦉 EDUCATION
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AED: Successful completion of a post-secondary program OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
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🧰 EXPERIENCE
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AEX1: Experience in dealing with external representatives for works related to railway activities.
AEX2: Experience in project management principles.
AEX3: Experience in evaluating Railway Signals* projects and applying any standards pertaining to them.
AEX4: Experience working as a railway Signals Supervisor.
AEX5: Experience in dealing with Transport Canada for issues related to railway grade crossings.
*Railway Signals, for this job opportunity, deals with works related to railway active warning systems for railway crossings and railway wayside signal systems.
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📖 KNOWLEDGE
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AK1: Knowledge of the Railway Safety Act.
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📝 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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🔹 Ability and willingness to work overtime as required.
🔹 Physical Environment: this position requires, on occasion, physical effort to climb railway structures, equipment or facilities on sites where the access is difficult and the terrain is rugged.
English essential
Information on language requirements
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📚 KNOWLEDGE
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K1: Knowledge of the inspection and maintenance of Railway Signal Systems.
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🎯 ABILIITIES
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A1: Ability to interpret regulations or acts, analyze situations and make appropriate recommendations.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
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✨ PERSONAL SUITABILITY
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PS1: Values and Ethics
PS2: Thinking Things Through (Analysis)
PS3: Engagement
PS4: Excellence Through Results (Initiative and Relationships)
✅ Reliability Status security clearance
✅ Possession of a valid provincial driver's license.
✅ Ability and willingness to travel at short notice for extended periods by all modes of transportation.
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
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💻 COMMUNICATION
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Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to check both your jobs.gc.ca account and email account regularly to ensure that you do not miss any opportunities. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).
Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.
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📋 ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
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Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.
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🚗 ASSESSMENT – TRAVEL EXPENSES
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Candidates applying from outside the public service will not be reimbursed for travel expenses linked to this assessment process. However, every reasonable effort will be made to minimize travel costs for candidates undergoing assessment.
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🕑 ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
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Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.
Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.
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.