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Members, Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board,
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We know that our country is stronger and our government more effective when decision-makers reflect Canada’s diversity. Moving forward, the Government of Canada will use an appointment process that is transparent and merit-based, strives for gender parity, and ensures that Indigenous Canadians and minority groups are properly represented in positions of leadership. We will continue to search for Canadians who reflect the values that we all embrace: inclusion, honesty, fiscal prudence, and generosity of spirit. Together, we will build a government as diverse as Canada.
The Government of Canada is currently seeking applications from diverse and talented Canadians from across the country who are interested in the following positions:
Members (full-time positions)
Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board (Transportation Safety Board of Canada)
The Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board (the Board), commonly known as the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, is an independent federal agency established by the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen’s Privy Council. The Board performs a key role within the Canadian transportation system by independently investigating accidents in the air, marine, rail and pipeline modes of transportation for the sole purpose of advancing transportation safety. The Board, consisting of not more than five members including the Chairperson, makes findings as to causes and contributing factors, identifies safety deficiencies, makes recommendations, and reports publicly on its investigations and findings.
Board members ensure investigation reports on transportation accidents reflect objective, competent analysis of safety failures in the national transportation system and make recommendations to address deficiencies.
Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on its website.
Candidates must apply online by August 19, 2016 via the Governor in Council website. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the on-line application.
Salary Range: $124,300 – $146,200
Position Location: National Capital Region
Official Languages and Diversity
The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing candidates for these positions. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language. Preference may be given to candidates who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
To be considered for one of these positions, please provide examples from your career that clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements in your application:
Education and Experience
- A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience;
- Experience working in the federally regulated transportation industry (i.e., air, marine, rail or pipeline transportation) or in the area of human performance and system safety. For one of the positions, marine transportation experience is preferred;
- Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of legislation in the context of an independent investigative, inquiry or review role;
- Experience in policy development in the context of transportation investigations;
- Experience developing, maintaining, and managing successful working relationships; and
- Proven decision-making experience, ideally with respect to complex technical issues.
If you are selected for a written test and an interview, the following criteria will be assessed:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good understanding of the mandate, legislation and regulations governing the Board, including its independence;
- Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the modes of transportation under federal jurisdiction (preferably marine for one of the positions);
- Knowledge and understanding of emerging trends and current safety issues in air, marine, rail and pipeline transportation;
- Knowledge of human performance and system safety concepts;
- Broad understanding of investigative practices and processes and knowledge of the conduct of independent investigations and inquiries, as well as the principles of administrative law and natural justice;
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant statutes, regulations, policies and other documents in a decision-making environment;
- Ability to analyze complex technical information and synthesize key information;
- Ability to think conceptually and strategically;
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with staff and with a collegial Board (i.e., in a shared authority model);
- Strong leadership skills; and
- Superior oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clear and concise reports, analyses and recommendations.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred
If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, we will contact your references to verify how you have demonstrated the Experience requirements and the following Personal Attributes in your current and recently held positions:
- High ethical standards and integrity
- Sound judgment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Tact and discretion
- Impartiality
- Superior interpersonal skills
Eligibility Factors and Conditions of Employment
In your application, it will be important that you confirm you meet the following requirements:
- A member shall not, directly or indirectly, as owner, shareholder, director, officer, partner or otherwise,
- be engaged in a transportation (i.e., air, marine, rail or pipeline) undertaking or business, or
- have an interest in a transportation undertaking or business or an interest in the manufacture or distribution of transportation plant or equipment, except where the distribution is merely incidental to the general merchandising of goods (statutory).
- During the term of office, the member shall not accept or hold any office or employment, or carry on any activity inconsistent with the performance of the member’s duties (statutory).
- You reside in or are willing to relocate to the National Capital Region or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
- You are willing to travel frequently throughout Canada.
If you are appointed to one of these positions:
You must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders throughout your appointment as a term and condition of employment. The guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under Reference Material.
You will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner’s website.
A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for these positions. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
A roster of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities.