Transport Canada - Surface

Closing date: October 9, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number

MOT26J-009288-000122 Selection process number

26-MOT-EA-HRS-08162 Location

Moncton (New Brunswick), St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador), Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Dorval (Québec) Salary

$88,972 to $101,342 - under review Level

TI-06 Who can

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad. Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit Transport Canada. Duties

Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Program develops standards and regulations, provides oversight, and offers expert advice to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods across all modes in Canada. What you will be doing:

- Conducting field operations: Perform inspections, audits, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act.
- Enforcing compliance: Initiate or recommend compliance and enforcement actions for alleged violations of the TDG Act and related regulations and standards.
- Providing guidance: Deliver information sessions and offer technical advice and guidance to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including the public, on TDG oversight programs.
- Supporting program development: Participate in the design, development, and implementation of the TDG regulatory compliance program.
- Collaborating: Join internal and external working groups, project teams, consultation committees, and other initiatives related to dangerous goods safety.
- Facilitating knowledge transfer: Support formal and informal workplace learning through various methods, including job shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.

As well, extensive travel, both locally and regionally, and occasionally nationally, is required for inspection and training activities. Duties will be performed in an office environment, as well as in various indoor and outdoor settings, such as warehouses, cross-dock facilities, airports, manufacturing facilities, hospitals/labs, railyards, waste facilities, marine facilities, etc. as needed. The duties involve exposure to potential hazards associated with various modes of transportation, extreme environmental conditions (such as dust and noise), adverse weather, rough or uneven terrain, proximity to hazardous substances, and the requirement to wear personal protective equipment and specialized clothing. Due to the nature of the job, satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical clearance is a condition of employment. Work environment

: ! today for an chance to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport

Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters.



We develop policies and enforce Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative, and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well-being of Canadians. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system. We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance. Intent of the process The immediate need is to staff one bilingual indeterminate position in Dorval, QC and one indeterminate English essential position in Dartmouth, NS. A pool of qualified and/or partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within Transport Canada with various tenures, language profiles, security requirements, locations, and operational needs. Positions to be filled

1 Important messages A variety of assessment methods may be used throughout the hiring process, including a written exam, Second Language Evaluation tests, a virtual and/or in-person interview and reference checks. ❗❗ : It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. , ). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance Learn more about security screening process.

Candidates selected for appointment must meet and maintain the following conditions of employment:

- Obtain a valid Health Canada Occupational Health Assessment.
- Possess and maintain a valid Canadian driver's licence.
- Be willing and able to travel on short notice, for extended periods, regionally and nationally, using various modes of transportation, as required.
- Be willing and able to use various types of personal protective equipment.

Operational Requirements

- Be willing and able to work overtime on short notice, including nights and weekends.
- Be willing and ableto work in adverse environments and weather conditions.
- Be willing to work alone in isolated areas.

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). ❗Note: 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 Learn more about degree equivalency.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in a regulatory/legislative work environment.

Experience conducting inspections or investigations.

Experience communicating with members of the public or regulated parties on regulatory or technical matters.

Experience in technical writing, such asinspection reports, procedures, policies, guidelines. Applied / assessed at a later date KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Transport Canada’s Transportation of Dangerous Good program ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to organize workload and establish priorities in order to meet deadlines in a pressure environment

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date Various language requirements - English Essential

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB Learn more about language requirements.

You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Recent* experience working in the railway industry.

- Recent means acquired in the past 5 years

Knowledge of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, and the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulation.

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.

Learn more about assessment accommodation.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

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 .

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Preference

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.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

How to

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Information you must provide

- Your résumé
- Contact information for 2 references

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Hiring organization contact

Name: Jennifer Maiorano, Team lead - Staffing

Email address: [email protected]

📌 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Inspector - Regional (St. John's)
🏢 Government of Canada
📍 St. John's