Frequently Asked Questions

• Our recruitment process
• Submitting your online application
• Jobs listed on this website
• Pay and benefits
• Employment Equity and Diversity at Transport Canada
• Official Languages
• Trouble login into your account
• Citizenship
• Foreign Credentials
• Training and Certification
• Conflict of Interest
• Work Locations
• Students and Recent Graduates
• Contact Information

Our Recruitment Process

How do I register?

You can register on the About our jobs page.

How long before I hear from you?

Once you have registered, you may be contacted for further consideration only when positions for which you are eligible become available.

What are the minimum qualifications to be included in the inventory?

Each of the jobs listed on this website has specific experience, education and/or occupational certification requirements.

1. Click on the About Our Jobs page of this website for a list of positions
2. Click on View Job Profile you are interested in for an overview of the qualifications, duties and responsibilities and other information for that position.

Important: You must meet all of the requirements of the job at the time of your application. It is your responsibility to demonstrate in your application that you meet those requirements. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified without further notice.

What happens to my application after I apply?

By applying, you are submitting your candidacy for consideration when vacancies arise at Transport Canada in your area of interest. You are not applying for a specific one-time competition or job opening, but rather, you are being placed in an inventory. When positions become vacant, Transport Canada managers search the inventory for candidates who meet the requirements of their position.

If a manager conducts a search of the inventory and I meet the criteria, what happens?

Once managers have conducted a search of the inventory, it is their responsibility to validate that you, meet the minimum requirements of the position. If you do, you will receive notification that you have been selected to compete, by e-mail, telephone or mail. Further details on the assessment process will be provided to you at that time.

Why can't I submit my CV by e-mail, mail or fax?

Transport Canada now uses electronic-based recruiting for its inspector positions. To be included in this inventory, you must register online by visiting the About our jobs page.

By building an electronic inventory of applicants, we have made the recruitment process quicker and easier for both managers and job seekers. When you register to the inventory, you are making your profile accessible to all hiring managers across the country with one easy application.

How long will my application remain active?

Depending on which job you have applied to, your application will be retained for a period of 6 or 12 months. Each time you log back into to your account, you will extend the retention period for an additional 6 or 12 months. It is your responsibility to update your application regularly. If you wish to continue to be considered for employment, all you need to do is update your application.

Retention periods:

• Civil Aviation Inspectors: 6 months
• All other jobs: 12 months

Submitting Your Online Application

What do I do if I forget my user ID or password?

If you misplace or forget your user ID or password, you can request that a copy of this information be sent to you by visiting the Forgot your Password page of this website. You will be prompted to provide your e-mail address and your user ID and password will be sent to the e-mail address you provide.

If I start to fill out an application and have to stop during the process, can I return and complete my application later?

We strongly recommend that you complete your initial application in one sitting. If you need to leave your application for any period of time, be sure that you have received an e-mail from the Recruitment Centre containing your user ID and password. You can return to your account to complete your application and provide the remaining information later.

Can I still apply if I don't have an e-mail address?

You need an e-mail address to apply to Transport Canada's recruitment Inventory. The Department uses your e-mail address for a number of reasons, including the following:

• To send you your user ID and password when you create your application and to send this information to you in the future, if you misplace it for any reason;
• To send you important information about your application and changes to the inventory;
• To contact you with information if and when you have been screened in for a specific hiring process;
• To distinguish your application from the applications of other persons with similar names when troubleshooting a problem you may have with your application.

If you do not have an e-mail address, but wish to apply, you should contact the Recruitment Centre by telephone at 1-866-707-7716. Obtaining an e-mail address is quick and easy and we would be happy to assist you in the process.

Jobs listed on this website

Are these permanent jobs?

Most positions for which Transport Canada is recruiting through this site are permanent (indeterminate period). However, managers may need someone for a specified period of time.

How many vacant positions do you have?

The Recruitment Centre is not able to predict when positions will become vacant. The number of vacant positions within Transport Canada can fluctuate. The frequency of vacancies depends on a number of factors including the availability of financial resources, attrition and operational requirements.

If I don't meet the requirements for jobs in this inventory, where can I find out about other employment opportunities with the Department or the Government of Canada?

Transport Canada also recruits for a variety of other positions, including (but not limited to):

• Rail Safety Inspectors
• Emergency Response Advisors
• Computer Programmers
• Communications Officers
• Translators
• Financial Officers and Accountants
• Policy Analysts, Economists and Sociologists
• Human Resources Advisors
• Administrative Assistants
• Executive Assistants
• Systems Analysts

To see a listing of positions available in these areas within Transport Canada or in the Government of Canada, please visit http://www.jobs.gc.ca.

How do I apply to other positions in the federal Public Service not listed on this website?

Click here for a guide on how to apply for a job in the federal Public Service.

Pay and Benefits

What is the Salary?

Salaries for the positions offered on this website vary according to the group and level of the position. Some specific positions also offer other allowances such as extra duty, terminable, and isolated post. For more information on the rates of pay and allowances for each job type, visit the About our Jobs page and click on View Job Profile for the job which is of interest to you.

What is generally in the federal government's benefits package?

The Federal Government offers a wide range of employee benefits. These include:

• A pension plan;
• Life insurance;
• Disability insurance which provides for a monthly income benefit for employees who are unable to work for a lengthy period of time due to a disabling illness or injury;
• A dental care plan for employees, pensioners and their families;
• A health care plan for employees, pensioners and their families
• Sick leave benefits;
• Vacation leave.

More information regarding Pensions and Benefits can be found on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat website. Please note that while certain benefits are applicable to employees throughout the federal government, other benefits vary depending on the collective agreements of the occupational groups to which an employee belongs.

Will Transport Canada pay for my relocation?

Relocation expenses are not normally reimbursed to a person on initial appointment to the Public Service.

If you are not an employee of the federal Public Service, please be aware that any associated travel and/or relocation costs incurred, are not normally reimbursed/paid for by Transport Canada. However, in exceptional circumstances when it is considered that payment of such expenses is essential for effective staffing action, the travel and/or relocation assistance to be provided, if any, shall be negotiated with the candidate during the selection phase.

Therefore, please be aware that if you select work locations that require you to travel (during the selection process) or relocate (if a job offer is made), the onus may be on you to bear the costs of any travel and/or relocation.

Federal Public Service employees may wish to review their travel and relocation entitlements by visiting the Treasury Board Secretariat.

Employment Equity and Diversity at Transport Canada

Do I have to indicate that I am a:

• Man or woman?
• Member of a visible minority group?
• Person with a disability?
• Aboriginal person?

While it is not mandatory to self identify, you are encouraged to do so at the time of your application. The department is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the Canadian public. The only way TC can determine if its objectives are being met is through self-identification.

Official Languages

What are the language requirements of these jobs?

Jobs listed on this website have a variety of language requirements:

• Bilingual (English and French essential)
• English essential
• French essential
• English or French essential

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

How do you determine if I meet the language requirements for the job?

Second language evaluation may be part of your selection process. Language testing is overseen by the Public Service Commission. For more information on how testing is conducted, you can visit the Public Service Commission of Canada.

Trouble logging in to my account

What do I do if I try to log into my account with user ID and password and it doesn't work?

When typing your user ID, please note that the first five characters are letters and the final three characters are numbers. ( If you substitute the letter ‘O' for the number ‘0', and vice versa, you will not be able to access your account)

Suggestion: cut and paste your user ID and password directly from the original e-mail into the login boxes.

If at any time you have misplaced your user ID and password, you can request it to be sent to you again by clicking on the Forgot your Password link of this website.

Citizenship

Is Canadian citizenship a requirement for employment at Transport Canada?

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.

Even if you are not a Canadian citizen, you are still entitled to apply and be considered for positions, in cases where there is an insufficient number of potentially qualified Canadian citizens.

Foreign Credentials

Will Transport Canada consider relevant certifications, credentials or education obtained outside of Canada?

Candidates with foreign educational credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency.

You may visit the Foreign Credentials page of this website, or visit The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

Training and Certification

To what extent does Transport Canada offer training to its staff?

The training and development of staff is a high priority for Transport Canada, particularly in the safety and security fields. Continuous learning is essential to ensure a state-of-the-art knowledge of industry advances, domestically and internationally, and to carry out their regulatory responsibilities. However, you are required to possess the minimum requirements (education/ certification, experience) at the time of your application.

How do I obtain the certifications and/or credentials required to apply for jobs in Transport Canada's inventory?

Certifications, Training, Accreditation and Licensing requirements vary by job type. To learn more about the minimum requirements for a position, please visit the About Our Jobs page of this website, select the position in which you are interested, and View the job profile, which contains detailed information about the job, including the minimum requirements for the position.

Please note that Transport Canada does not provide the academic training required for these positions, although the department does provide some, but not all of the certifications required. Visit the Foreign Credentials page of this website to learn more about how to obtain those certifications and licences issued by Transport Canada.

Conflict of Interest

If I own shares in a transport company, what will be my obligations if I become a Transport Canada employee?

Government employees are required to abide by the Values and Ethics Code of the Public Service, since it is a condition of employment. Depending on the types of shares that you own and the responsibilities of your position, you may be obligated to divest yourself of the shares or to transfer them to a blind trust. For more info, please visit the Treasury Board Secretariat website.

Work Locations

What are the work locations for these jobs?

Work locations vary, depending on the job to which you are interested in applying. To learn more about the specific work locations for each job, please visit the Work Locations page of this website. Alternatively, you can visit the About Our Jobs page, select the position you are interested in and review the job profile, which provides detailed information about the position, including work locations.

Where are Transport Canada's offices located?

A listing of the locations of Transport Canada's National Headquarters, Regional Offices and Transportation Canada Centres across Canada is available on the Transport Canada Internet Website.

Students and Recent Graduates

Does Transport Canada offer internships, coop placements or apprenticeship opportunities?

Some internship and apprenticeship opportunities may be available at Transport Canada, but it is at the discretion of individual managers to organize and promote these placements and to conduct recruitment for any such positions.

Managers at Transport Canada and in other federal government departments can approach student placement offices at community colleges or universities when these opportunities arise. If you would like to find out more about such opportunities, we recommend that you contact the student placement office at the school you are attending in order to see whether any such placements will be offered in the future.

The Government of Canada also runs a number of special internship and apprenticeship programs. All you need to know about student employment in the Federal Government, such as rates of pay, employment and career opportunities and what you can expect, can be found on the Treasury Board Secretariat website.

How can I find out about student summer jobs at Transport Canada?

Recruitment for summer employment opportunities with Transport Canada and the Government of Canada is conducted through the Federal Student Work Experience Program. More information on this and other student employment programs can be found on the http://www.jobs.gc.ca.

Contact Information

When should I contact Transport Canada's Recruitment Centre?

The Recruitment Centre is here to help you. We would be happy to assist you if:

• You are experiencing difficulty completing your application
• You have misplaced your user ID and password
• You are unsure whether you are eligible to apply
• You would like to confirm that your account is still active
• You have any other questions pertaining to recruitment at Transport Canada

If I want more information, how do I contact the Recruitment Centre?

You may call Transport Canada's Recruitment Centre toll-free at 1-866-707-7716, or send us an e-mail at recruit@tc.gc.ca.