Vehicle Safety Investigator

Government of Alberta•Calgary, AB

89d•CA$90,726 - CA$113,142•Onsite

About The Position

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests. The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by: Managing transportation safety. Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities. Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access. Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure. For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Two Journeyperson certifications and/ or enforcement 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.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to licensed facilities, technicians, registered owners, carrier companies, law enforcement partners and the general public.
Conduct complex investigations, facility and vehicle inspections using their knowledge of the safety standards and appropriate legislation to promote public safety.
Assist facilities and technicians in questions related to Alberta’s Vehicle Inspection Programs.
Coordinate, lead, and undertake investigations into alleged non-compliance with provincial Acts and Regulations.
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.
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.
Undertake 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.