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Senior Human Factors Investigator

Transportation Safety Board of Canada

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

Reference number
TSB26J-126895-000065
Selection process number
26-TSB-OPS-EA-015
Location
Various locations
Salary
$113,278 to $131,375
Level
EC-06
Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Organization information
For further information on the organization, please visit Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

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About the position

Work environment
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said, the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB has a strong reputation in Canada and around the world.
The TSB is a small organization with approximately 240 employees and 5 Board Members, including the Chair. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Intent of the process
We are currently looking to fill a term position in one of the following regions: Richmond (BC), Edmonton (AB), Winnipeg (MB), Richmond Hill (ON), Ottawa (ON), Gatineau (QC), Montreal (QC), Quebec (QC) or Dartmouth (NS).
The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures (ie. indeterminate, term, casual, acting, assignment, secondment and Interchange), language profiles and/or requirements, location, and security requirements.
Positions to be filled
1
Important messages
The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day-to-day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, the successful candidate in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regard to your candidacy and any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible, by contacting us at TSB.Staffing@bst-tsb.gc.ca

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III).
Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.
Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.
Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays.
Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.
Willingness to undergo TSB required training.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Q1. Graduation with a degree, and also a Master’s degree, at least one of which is from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in statistics, economics, sociology or other specialty relevant to the position.

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E1. Significant experience* in the scientific analysis of human factors in a complex system such as in transportation or nuclear systems.
E2. Significant experience* in writing scientific and/or technical reports.
E3. Experience in providing expertise and support to multidisciplinary teams.
E4. Experience in designing, delivering and evaluating adult training.
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the full-time performance of duties in a work setting for approximately 3 years.
Applied / assessed at a later date
K1. Knowledge of human factors and ergonomics and their impact on transportation safety.
A1. Ability to examine transportation occurrences and assess human factors issues.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
PS1. Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2. Initiative
PS3. Judgement
PS4. Integrity
PS5. Dependability

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date
Various language requirements - English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC.

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date
AE1. Experience in the analysis of human factors in one of the following modes of transportation: aviation, marine, rail or pipeline.
AE2. Experience in the investigation and analysis of transportation or other accidents or incidents.

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.

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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 apply.

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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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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.

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How to apply

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Information you must provide
  • Your résumé

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

Hiring organization contact

Name: Audrey Trobacher, HR Advisor, Staffing
Email address: Audrey.Trobacher@bst-tsb.gc.ca
Date modified:
2026-08-04