CT IN 21 - Carrier Safety Inspector

Carrier Safety Inspector
Commercial Transport Inspector 21

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent opportunities in Coquitlam and Nanaimo.
We currently have one (1) permanent position available in Nanaimo.

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

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Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch programs provide enforcement through delivery of six acts and regulations which are Motor Vehicle Act, Commercial Transport Act, Dangerous Goods Act, Motor Fuel Tax Act, Transportation Act, Passenger Transportation Act and pursuant regulations, programs, and standards.

These programs are designed to improve vehicle and driver fitness and the protection of the highway infrastructure. The effectiveness of our educational, enforcement, monitoring and inspection programs motivates and facilitates safe operators, thereby securing safer highways for British Columbians.

The Carrier Safety Inspector enforces the National Safety Code Program as part of the monitoring process to ensure carriers are operating in compliance. The Carrier Safety Inspector independently monitors and inspects carrier/driver records, vehicles, loads, licenses, and insurance to ensure the protection of the highway infrastructure and public safety through audit, enforcement, and education. This position operates with a functional job title of Carrier Safety Inspector for the purposes of enforcement authorities and is a British Columbia Peace Officer.

Located on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo has parks such as Neck Point, Piper’s Lagoon and Sealand Park, perfect for camping, hiking and exploring. Mt. Washington, the island’s most popular ski hill, has year-round activities such as hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and skiing.

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Gary.Sidhu@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience conducting interviews, audits and/or investigations.
• Experience interpreting and applying policy and/or procedures.
• Valid class 5 (minimum) driver’s licence in good standing with no more than 9 points within the last five-year period.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• One year or more experience in Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and/or applicants who are Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance certified.
• One year or more of experience conducting interviews, audits and investigations
• Experience providing advice and recommendations in compliance with applicable acts, regulations and legislation.
• Experience in Road Transportation or Law Enforcement.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located in theAdditional Informationsection at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Driver’s Abstract Required: YES - a current [within 5 business days] copy of your driver’s abstract must be sent to Gary.Sidhu@gov.bc.ca by the posting close date. For BC residents, your abstract can be obtained from ICBC at the following link: Your driving record. Applications submitted without a driver’s abstract will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it is received by the closing date.

Cover letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and your accountabilities and accomplishments.