About the position

Duties
Inspectors must be leaders and skilled communicators capable of working effectively with others and adapting to the different needs of our clients. They must sometimes take rapid, decisive action and must be able to negotiate, facilitate behavior change and develop new competencies in client industries. Inspectors work in an environment of high stress due to the possible impact of error and real or potential conflict. In the course of ensuring that regulations are respected, inspectors carry significant responsibility and accountability and their decisions have a direct impact on the safety of Canadians.

Intent of the process
Transport Canada may establish a pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates which could be used to staff similar or identical positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate or specified period) for the Ontario Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Important messages
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If there is something preventing you from doing so, please communicate with the contact person at the bottom of this advertisement for assistance.

Your submitted application will be active for 180 days and you will receive a notice in your account 30 days before the end of your active period.

Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for this selection process.

A variety of assessment tools and methods may be used, including but not limited to written tests, self-assessments, standardized tests, interviews, and/or reference checks. All information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.

Communications for this process will be sent via email and it is your responsibility to provide accurate and updated contact information in case of changes. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Original proof of education will need to be provided as part of this process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for more information.

Candidates are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of their choice.

Successful candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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• Medical Requirements: Valid Health Canada Occupational Health.
• A valid Canadian driver's license.

Operational Requirements
• Must be willing and able to travel and work overtime on short notice.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

You must demonstrate your education, experience, and asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering screening questions within the application and providing supporting information in your résumé. The information and examples you provide must be concrete and with details (e.g. when, where, and how) to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. It is not sufficient to only state that you meet a qualification or provide a listing of your current or past responsibilities. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being screened out.

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
• Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in naval architecture

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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
*Experience normally acquired over FIVE (5) consecutive years in one of the following areas:
• Experience in marine ship design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection, quality assurance or other marine related areas.
• Experience in technical or operational management of ships.

Applied / assessed at a later date

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞:
• Knowledge of Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and associated regulations.
• Knowledge of international maritime legislation including conventions

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Client Service
• Judgement
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Analytical Thinking

𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to analyze technical matters and resolve operational problems.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
• Degree from a recognized university in naval architecture.

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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
• Experience as a master on vessels.
• Experience as a chief engineer on vessels.
• Experience as an employer representative or health and safety committee member /representative with respect to the Canada Labour Code Part II or the equivalent provincial health and safety legislation.
• Experience in the development or implementation of safety management systems.
• Experience in the development or implementation of quality assurance programs or systems.
• Experience as a port captain or as an independent surveyor or as a surveyor for classification societies, Protection and Indemnity Clubs (P&I Clubs).
• Experience in design, construction or repair of commercial vessels or serially produced small vessels.
• Experience in managing large technical projects.
• Experience as a superintendent of a vessel.

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞:
• Specialized knowledge/operations in tankers, liquified natural gas (LNG), transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), cargo handling. Knowledge of the area of operation.

Our commitment

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.

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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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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: Adrianna Di Florio, Human Resources Assistant
Email address: [email protected]