Senior Marine Safety Inspector - MONTHLY PULL

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Assessment accommodation

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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL PULL ALL CANDIDACIES FOR FURTHER ASSESSMENT ONCE A MONTH FOR THE POSTING PERIOD.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through screening questions and your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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.

The main tasks of Senior Maritime Safety Inspectors in our Service centers are:
• Inspection and certification of Canadian vessels
• Inspection of foreign commercial vessels
• Seafarer examinations for issuance of Certificates of Competency.
• Oversight of transportation of dangerous goods
• Inspection of regulated cargoes
• Occupational health and safety (marine)
• Vessel plan approval
• Oversight of Delegated Statutory Inspection Program
• Issuance of safe manning documents
• Issuance of Coasting Trade letters

Work environment

Our Vision: A marine industry where safety and environmental protection are the top priorities, Transport Canada is building towards a future where industry operates at the maximum level of delegation possible, with the flexibility to meet safety requirements in the most cost-efficient manner.

Our Mission: To continuously maintain and enhance safety and the protection of life, health, property and the marine environment through the development, maintenance and implementation of an effective regulatory regime; education and awareness; and monitoring and enforcement.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff various bilingual positions on an indeterminate basis for the following Service Centers located in: Montreal (Quebec), Quebec City (Quebec), Rimouski (Quebec), Sept-Îles (Quebec) as well as for the following divisions: Technical Services Office: Quebec City (Quebec) and Freight Division Office: Quebec (Quebec)

This process may also be used to establish a pool of qualified and/or partially-qualified candidates to staff future vacancies of similar or identical positions with various tenures (such as indeterminate and specified period) within Transport Canada in the Quebec Region.

🔵 STREAM 1: NAVAL ACHITECTURE
🟢 STREAM 2: ELECTRICAL
🔴 STREAM 3: MASTER/NAUTICAL
🟡 STREAM 4: MARINE ENGINEERING

Please clearly indicate the stream(s) and location(s) you are applying for in your application.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
🔴 STREAM 3
• Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master Mariner, valid for use at sea.
OR
• Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master Mariner.

🟡 STREAM 4
• Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a First-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship), valid for use at sea.
OR
• Possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a First-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) and extensive* experience in the marine environment**

*Extensive is defined as depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of duties for a period of at least five (5) years (could be in multiple positions).
** The marine environment is defined as the marine industry, marine transportation, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, other shipboard operations, operational support to shipping or other marine-related fields.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
🔵 STREAM 1
• Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in naval architecture.

🟢 STREAM 2
• Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in electrical/electronic engineering or electrical/electronic technology OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in electrical/electronic installation in a marine environment.

🔴 STREAM 3
• Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Master, Near Coastal or higher.

🟡 STREAM 4
• Secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience; AND possession of a Canadian certificate of competency as a Second-class Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) or higher.

Note 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education and/or proof of Canadian certificate of competency.

Note 2: Candidates with foreign education credentials MUST provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For additional information, please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm

Note 3: References to certification levels and experience are as defined in the Marine Personnel Regulations of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. If you have a foreign certificate of competency, additional information on how to obtain a Canadian certificate of competency can be found here: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/questions-frequently-asked-regarding-certification-training#q1

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCES
For candidates with a university degree, Master Mariner or First Class engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship):
• Experience normally acquired in TWO (2) years in one or more of the following areas:
OR
For candidates who meet any other of the accepted education / certification factors:
• Experience normally acquired in FIVE (5) years in one or more of the following areas:

🔵🟢🔴🟡 COMMON FOR ALL STREAMS
• Experience in marine design, construction, repairs, operation, inspection, quality assurance or other marine related areas.
OR
• Experience in technical or operational management of ships.

🔴 STREAM 3
• Experience as master or chief mate on ships.

🟡 STREAM 4
• Experience as chief engineer or second engineer on ships.

🔵🟢🔴🟡 COMPETENCIES (Common for all streams)
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

🔵🟢🔴🟡 ABILITIES (Common for all streams)
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to provide advice on technical matters and resolve operational problems.
• Ability to work under stress and to meet deadlines.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
• Degree from a recognized university in naval architecture.
• Degree from a recognized university in electrical/electronic engineering or in electrical/electronic technology.
• Degree from a recognized university in nautical studies or maritime studies.
• Degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position (e.g. engineering, technology, physical sciences, etc).

Degree equivalency

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 in the maritime domain.
• 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 or 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
• Knowledge of Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and associated regulations.
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-10.15/
• Knowledge of international maritime legislation including conventions.
https://www.imo.org/en/about/Conventions/Pages/ListOfConventions.aspx

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of Transport Canada’s values as diverse teams bring wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, our stakeholders, the communities we serve and all of us as colleagues. Only those applicants who indicate on their application that they are a member of one of the underrepresented groups identified by Transport Canada will be considered in this process: (as an example, woman, persons with disabilities, racialized communities or Indigenous peoples).

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance.
• Medical Requirements: Valid Health Canada Occupational Health.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
• Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license.

Other information

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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• You must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

• You may be required to meet asset qualifications and/or organizational needs according to the specific requirements of the position to be staffed.

• If selected, you must meet these employment conditions and maintain them throughout your employment.

• A variety of tools and methods may be used in your evaluation, including, for example, written exams, standardized tests, interviews, and/or reference checks. Additionally, any information collected throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the end of the process, may be used to evaluate you.

• A random and/or descending selection and/or other volume management methods may be used to determine who will advance to the next stage of the assessment process.

• If you have completed studies abroad, you will need to have your certificates and/or diplomas evaluated according to Canadian educational standards. This will provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job within the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials offers support to individuals seeking to have their diplomas and professional qualifications evaluated by directing them to the appropriate organizations. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials can be contacted via their website: http://www.cicdi.ca.

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Preference

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.

Contact information

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