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Security and Emergency Preparedness Inspector - Headquarters

Group & Level: TI-04, TI-05, TI-06 and TI-07
(TI = Technical Inspector)

Salary: Information about salaries and pay entitlements for this position is available on the Treasury Board Secretariat web site.

Benefits and Entitlements: Information about pensions and benefits is available on the Treasury Board Secretariat web site. For information on all other entitlements, view the Collective Agreement for the TI group.

Work Locations : Ottawa/ Gatineau. Click here to view a map of Canada.

Language requirements: Various

Useful information about the various language requirements and language testing can be obtained from the Public Service Commission of Canada.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must fully demonstrate in their application that they meet all of the minimum qualifications.

Education:

Graduation from a University in an acceptable specialization or
Combination of post-secondary education, training and experience in a related field or
Combination of secondary education and extensive, relevant experience in a related field

Experience:

Depending on the level of the position, candidates will be required to possess, at a minimum , one or more of the following experience requirements:

Experience in legislation-based inspection and/or
Experience in investigation and/or
Experience in enforcement activities and/or
Emergency Preparedness/Business Continuity

Again, depending on the position and its level, you may also be requested to possess one or more of the following experience:

Monitoring and coordinating inspection activities
Developing/implementing legislation
Monitoring and coordinating investigations
Negotiating and arbitrating on enforcement matters
Preparing contingency plans
Evaluating corporate security at Transport Canada owned and operated facilities
Compliance
Evaluating transportation operators and facilities federally legislated under the Aeronautics Act
Evaluating transportation operators and facilities federally legislated under the Marine Transportation Act
Evaluating transportation operators and facilities federally legislated under the Railway Safety Act
Developing/implementing policy
Providing subject matter expertise to agencies outside the government
Comprehending and interpreting legal text in order to provide advice to senior management regarding government security policy and practices
Supervising and providing guidance to staff
Motivating employees
Developing work plans
Utilizing general software programs and systems
Developing and delivering of presentations

Other requirements:

Possession of a valid driver's licence
Ability to discriminate colours along the red, green and blue colour spectrum *

* Inspectors must verify colour images on baggage x-ray equipment

Citizenship:

Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. More useful information about Citizenship requirements can be obtained on the Public Service Commission web site.

Functions:

The specific objectives of the Security Operations Branch are as follows:

Provide a strengthened central focus to ensure the effective monitoring and compliance of the Transportation Security Regulations
Develop and promulgate Departmental policies, directives, plans, standards and guidelines on inspection and compliance
Review existing Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding, based on site requirements and informing the Regional Directors, Security and Emergency Preparedness and Chief, Security Operations Branch, of any discrepancies
Enforce National Transportation Security Legislation
Develop operational standards for security equipment and ensuring their application
Establish certification requirements, operating standards, provide guidance for training standards of passenger screening personnel
Set national security standards, review security plans as applicable, monitor the effectiveness of site security and test site plans, equipment and procedures
Manage / administer security exemption program
Develop / manage security notices
Carry out foreign inspection.

The Security and Emergency Preparedness Inspector has a dual role, that of encouraging the development of aviation/rail/marine security in Canada and that of ensuring a secure aviation/rail/marine environment. These roles can best be exercised in an atmosphere of cooperation between the Security and Emergency Preparedness personnel and the Canadian aviation/rail/marine community.

The Inspector must be prepared to take immediate action whenever aviation/rail/marine security is compromised or jeopardized. Failure to take action may increase the threat to the National Transportation System.

The success of the enforcement program will depend on the sound and reasoned judgment of Inspectors who:

Earn the respect of the aviation/rail/marine community
Exercise objectivity and judicious restraint
Detect and investigate violations promptly and precisely
Enforce the security legislation effectively, fairly and equally.

Work Conditions:

Frequent travel, overtime and shift work may be required.

About the Organization:

The Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate's mandate is to: "In cooperation with others, prevent incidents that threaten the security of the national transportation system and the department, and to respond to situations that may affect them or require their support."

More Information on the Security and Emergency Preparedness Directorate can be found on Transport Canada's web site.