Vehicle Safety Investigator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Lead Investigator, Vehicle Safety, you will provide technical assistance to licensed facilities, technicians, registered owners, carrier companies, law enforcement partners and the general public. This role will conduct complex investigations, facility and vehicle inspections using their knowledge of the safety standards and appropriate legislation to promote public safety. The incumbent also assists facilities and technicians in questions related to Alberta’s Vehicle Inspection Programs.

Further roles and responsibilities are explained as follows:

• The VSI coordinates leads and undertakes investigations, into alleged non-compliance with provincial Acts and Regulations.
• Responsible for conducting facility and vehicle inspections using their knowledge of the vehicle safety standards and appropriate legislation to promote public safety.
• The VSI will consider all aspects of the investigation results and make decisions based upon appropriate progressive discipline policy that range from Vehicle Safety Directives to Administrative Penalty.
• The incumbent will lead or participate in joint investigations with internal and external stakeholders; Law enforcement agencies, Service Alberta
• Document statements and evidence for investigative files, proper practice on statement procedures for court presentation and disciplinary hearings.
• Exercise powers granted under an Investigators designation  to ensure the safety of the motoring public.
• Analyze documents including Records of Inspection, Inspection Certificates, decals, invoices, and Requests for Inspection.
• Undertakes on-site inspection of vehicles using provincial standards, Vehicle Inspection Program manuals, Original Equipment Manufacturer standards and North American Standard Inspection Program.
• Maintain existing, and develop new, enforcement agency relationships as well as inter-governmental relationships.
• Complete administrative duties as assigned including court ready reports and updating vehicle status.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change
• Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.
• Develop Self and others: Seeks out learning and knowledge sharing opportunities
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:  

• Journeyperson level certification and 5 years related experience at the Journeyperson level;

or

• Two Journeyperson level certifications and 3 years related experience at the Journeyperson level;

or

• Related degree and 3 years related experience.
• Eligibility for appointment as an investigator.

Assets:

• Preference will be given to incumbents who possess two Journeyperson certifications and/ orenforcement and technical training.
• Expert knowledge of the Traffic Safety Act and all supporting regulations
• Extensive knowledge and experience with investigative procedures and requirements for conducting investigations while considering the individual inspection facility/technician involved.
• Certification in the North American Standard Inspection Program.
• Broad exposure to vehicle maintenance and transportation industries
• Working knowledge of departmental, branch, and section policies and procedures pertinent to the Vehicle Inspection Program.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week.

Location: Calgary

Travel is essential and mandatory for this position at a rate of 25% - 50%.

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
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• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.