Closing date:August 18, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Selection process number

26-MOT-EA-HRS-05690

Salary

$88,792 to $101,342-(under revision)

Level

TI-06

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Organization information For further information on the organization, please visitTransport Canada .

Duties The main duties of the TI-06 (Safety Management Systems Inspector, Safety Systems Overview) position include:

- Conducting audits of the Safety Management Systems (SMS) of railway companies operating in Canada to assess compliance with the Railway Safety Management System Regulations, 2015, and recommends appropriate compliance and enforcement actions.
- Participating in the design, development, and implementation of the regional railway safety management system regulatory compliance program.
- Providing technical advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders in the railway industry.
- Analyzing safety data in support of the Rail Safety Program. The activities of this position require occasional travel locally, regionally, and sometimes nationally to conduct auditing activities. Most tasks will be performed in a typical office environment. Some activities may be performed in various indoor and outdoor environments and under varying weather conditions.

Work environment

Are you interested in becoming part of the Railway Safety Systems Overview group in Transport Canada's? With 48,000 kilometres of track, Canada has one of the largest rail networks in the world.

Transport

Canada regulations, standards and programs work to make our railway system safe, secure, accessible, competitive and more environmentally responsible.

Transport Canada Railway

Safety's mandate is to promote compliance and advance safety through the administration of the Railway Safety Act and its Railway Safety Management System (SMS) Regulations. In support of this and with a goal of promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement, this unit consists of specialized team members who lead through integrity, respect, innovation and the engagement of all stakeholders. If you are interested in working in a dynamic and innovative regulatory environment,



we invite you to consider joining our team!The incumbent must comply with Transport Canada’s guidelines on hybrid work, in accordance with the applicable work arrangements agreement. This includes a minimum of four (4) days per week on-site, in accordance with the requirements of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat applicable to federal public servants.

Intent of the process

This process is intended to fill one (1) indeterminate TI-06 position—Inspector, Safety Management Systems—at Transport Canada, based at the Moncton (New Brunswick) regional office. A pool of partially qualified candidates could be established to fill similar positions within Transport Canada, in Moncton (Nouveau-Brunswick), Dorval (Quebec) or elsewhere depending on operational needs.

Positions to be filled

1

- Possession of a valid provincial or territorial driver’s licence.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1). Note 1: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

- A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
- An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

EXPERIENCE

- Significant* experience preparing detailed written reports, briefing notes, or analytical documents to support decision-making.
- Significant* experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, or regulatory frameworks.
- Significant* experience developing and maintaining team-oriented relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders. Significant experience is defined as rich and diverse experience. The number, complexity, and diversity of tasks on a regular basis, as well as the level of autonomy, will be taken into account.





Applied / assessed at a later date

COMPETENCIES

- Demonstrating integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES

- Ability to analyze and evaluate complex information in order to develop appropriate conclusions, options and/or recommendations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

EDUCATION

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, or any other diploma or education above the high school diploma level, in a field related to the position.

EXPERIENCE

- Experience working with safety management systems, quality management systems.
- Experience conducting audits in operational, risk-based, or compliance areas.
- Experience working in the railway industry in a position directly related to railway operations.

Our commitment

We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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.

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.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

📌 Safety Management Systems Inspector (Moncton)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Moncton