Highway Transport Officer III Jobs in Inuvik, Canada at Government of Northwest Territories
Job Information
Located in Inuvik, the Highway Transport Officer III reports to the Manager, Transport Compliance in Yellowknife. The incumbent monitors the safe movement of commercial and passenger vehicles on the NWT highway system, carries out commercial vehicle inspection and weighing, driver examinations, general transport compliance, and transport compliance and safety during accidents, emergencies, natural disasters, and construction.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Motor Vehicles Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations, Hours of Service Regulations, Large Vehicle Control Regulations, Driver License Regulations, Motor Vehicle Equipment Regulations, and inspection standards under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Agreement
Knowledge of road safety and traffic enforcement practices
Knowledge of commercial and passenger vehicle compliance
Ability to interpret and enforce complex legislation
Knowledge of administrative justice and the justice system, including rules of evidence, court procedures, and enforcement authority to properly conduct investigations and enforcement proceedings
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including report writing and preparation of documents
Knowledge of the impacts of colonialization, institutional and structural racism, and biases on society, and in particular Indigenous people
Ability to coordinate and take charge in situations where direction to the public or industry is required, especially in a dangerous situation
Ability to work in a team environment and independently, both in urban and rural, isolated settings
Ability to operate an emergency equipment-equipped patrol vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A certificate in police sciences or law with two (2) years of experience in traffic enforcement with an accredited enforcement agency or provincial or territorial agency responsible for commercial vehicle compliance, and one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements
Maintain all required certifications, designations, and licenses throughout employment.
Transportation of Dangerous goods (TDG) Inspector designation
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) North American Safety Inspector (NASI) Level 1 certification
Class 1 driver’s license with air brake endorsement
No driver’s license suspensions, prohibitions, or cancellations within the past three (3) years
Title: Highway Transport Officer III
Company: Government of Northwest Territories
Location: Inuvik, Canada
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