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Director, Investigations - Rail/Pipeline (ANTICIPATORY STAFFING)
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Closing: 2026-06-30

Director, Investigations - Rail/Pipeline (ANTICIPATORY STAFFING)

Transportation Safety Board of Canada

Closing date: June 30, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

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Reference number
TSB26J-011170-000428
Selection process number
26-TSB-EXEC-EA-017
Location
Various locations
Salary
$154,178 to $181,365
Level
EX-02
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

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About the position

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 240 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
We are currently looking for a candidate to fill a position in one of the following regions: Gatineau, Qc, Richmond, BC, Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Winnipeg, MB, Richmond Hill, ON, Dorval, QC,
Dartmouth, NS.
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, locations, and security requirements.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
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, by contacting us at
Top down selection may be applied.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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The incumbent of this position is required to travel in Canada and abroad.
The incumbent of this position must respond to emergencies without advance notice and be able to work irregular hours.
Note to Applicants: Executive (EX) Group employees are subject the Directive on the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Executives which includes Agreement to being deployed as a condition of employment.

Operational Requirements

The incumbent of this position is required to travel in Canada and abroad.
The incumbent of this position must respond to emergency situations without advanced notice and be able to work irregular hours.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Please be sure to indicate, on your application, how you meet all the essential qualifications.
Degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position being filled OR an acceptable
combination of education (college degree minimum) and training and/or management experience in a field
relevant to the position.

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Recent and significant experience* in managing the conduct of investigations or research, the delivery of projects, programs or operational activities in a field related to Rail or Pipeline transportation.
Recent and significant experience* in providing strategic analysis and advice, briefing and recommendations to senior management
Recent and significant experience* in establishing organizational priorities, in directing their development, implementation and managing the resulting changes.
Recent and significant experience in the management of human and financial resources. **
Experience in consulting, negotiating or establishing partnerships with national and/or international stakeholders.
* Recent and Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience associated with having performed a broad range of complex activities related to this task, which are normally acquired over a period of at least 4 years within the last 7 years.
** Please indicate the number of employees you supervised directly and the size of budget for which you were directly responsible.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge of major trends and issues affecting the safety of the rail and/or pipeline transportation industry.
Knowledge of safety management and/or risk analysis techniques.
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date
Assets: Please be sure to indicate on your application whether you meet one or more of the asset qualifications, as a preliminary screening based on the asset qualifications may be used.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in engineering, science or human factors.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

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Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigating strategies.
Experience in promoting and implementing a digital shift.
Experience* in building and maintaining productive relationships and negotiating solutions with multiple stakeholders having competing priorities, interests, and objectives.
Experience** leading the implementation of significant organizational, operational, or strategic change initiatives in an environment where employees or stakeholders demonstrated resistance to change, competing priorities, or risk-averse behaviors.
Experience influencing and gaining support from employees, managers, and executives to advance organizational priorities and achieve desired outcomes in complex or sensitive environments.
*Examples may include internal and external stakeholders, bargaining agents, industry representatives, central agencies, regulators, technical specialists, or senior executives where consensus, compromise, or balanced outcomes were required.
** Examples may include introducing new business processes, operational practices, technologies, organizational structures, strategic priorities, performance expectations, or modernization initiatives requiring sustained engagement, influence, and change management.
Knowledge of the federal government’s priorities, as well as the issues and trends in public administration.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: Mélanie Dorion
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