policy analyst

inspector

administrative assistant

data entry clerk

software engineer

Transport Canada

I’m not even sure where to begin. Let’s start with the only good things I enjoyed. I was lucky enough to join a team where all my coworkers were great. Later it was determined that few of them were unmotivated and enjoyed starting office drama, but that never affected me too much. My previous team at TC was very boring (I was in that role for only a short time) but everyone was still very helpful. Management on my previous role was very snarky and saw quick turnaround amongst themselves. New role had supportive and easygoing management but they still had an unnecessary attitude at times. The work itself in the first role was incredibly dry, Sahara, but the new role was above excellent most of the time. Amazing opportunities until we had management turnover resulting in slightly less exciting work, less travel, etc. Team building was very big and we often had social events until things came to an end with the turnaround in mgmt. Hours were very lenient with a super comfortable work from home policy. No vacation days. Nil.

Now, for ALL the cons. Gosh, the worst of them was the inappropriate harassment experienced in the office and during travel. Then the fact that the gossip spread while nothing was done about the issue at hand really. I heard one person was quietly dismissed but ended up making more money in a different government job despite being abrasive and inappropriate to his employees (no joke) (confirmed). This is disgusting and enough reason to leave. Then there’s also zero room to grow within the company unless you move to another department to do some different work you probably won’t like and have to wait 2 years to be hired for. The salary is humiliating and you lose a lot to your pension (ridiculous) and benefits which are pretty standard. Unless you see yourself working the same government job for 35 years don’t waste your time. TC mostly has high-school level jobs so if you have a degree you probably still won’t be paid for it. Go to TBS instead.  Management also has very little vision for the department and doesn’t care about certain divisions that are essential right now in Canada. Too much hierarchy and opinions to get anything done. Some coworkers will sell you out for no reason and some management will make up rumours to make you feel bad about yourself. When you complain about issues nobody takes them seriously. 

Honestly this place is a dumpster fire and I’m so happy I left, should have left much longer ago.

A typical day would be coming in, checking emails then corresponding, entering in invoicing, sending them via scanning then emailing, filing, entering payables, doing cheques for the payable to be issued for payment, answering the phone-taking messages or handling situations, calling customers to set up appointments for deliveries, filling out excel spread sheet to sent off to client with appointment times, end of the week filling out same report of on time deliveries should there be delays explanation of why we were not on schedule (such as truck break down, mud/land slide, accident)  going through drivers envelopes to ensure all paperwork was enclosed as well as signed by client, entering equipment maintenance in excel spread sheet weekly for MPI, submitting documents to Transtax for IFTA payment quarterly.
The thing I learned the most is how the trucking industry operates on a day to day bases.
Management causes a great deal of unnecessary stress.
I loved working with my co-workers, they are a great bunch of guys to work with, easy going, polite, helpful and considerate.
The hardest part of the job is when working on one project, then the owner would want another one done immediately, then something else would come up and they get upset that things are not being done in what he considers a timely fashion.
What I enjoyed most about the job is the work I was doing, the clients as well as my co-workers

I represent the Minister of Transport before the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada(TATC) in matters of civil aviation and marine medical, licensing and enforcement  across Canada. I am fluent in English and French. I am an attorney who has worked in private practice litigation, professional  fund-raising for McGill University and in the investment business as a Sales Representative.

The most enjoyable part of the job is discussing innovation , culture change and case issues with colleagues many of whom are lawyers.I participate in issues of Transport Canada sustainability and workplace issues such as collegiality and employee retention. I am learning every day . The hardest part of my job is dealing with old-fashioned management rules that can de-motivate employees, .A  typical day at work involves  review of files and preparation for hearings before the TATC as well as Change Management and workplace improvements. Co-workers are professionals and open to discussion of ideas and different approaches to achieving results and serving the public.

Looked forward to work each day, starting sometimes with coffee and bagels. Office work, started with checking emails, entering and updating computer data, answering the telephone, checking mail and general office duties. 

I learned to use software designed specifically for the input of overtime hours and shift premiums worked by the Air Traffic Controllers so they were paid by Head Office in Ottawa.

Management and co-workers were helpful, encouraging and fun.

The job required me driving from Langley to Richmond through the Iron Massey Tunnel or over the Alex Fraser Bridge. At times traffic congestion or accidents made it hard to be punctual.

Finding out how Air Traffic is managed, I found very educational and interesting.

Relaying information to the different branches in our Department.  Varying daily activity depending on regional and national issues.  It was enjoyable working with a diverse workforce.  I was given the opportunity to develop within our group with budgetary changes and to meet the needs of our client base.  It was both fulfilling to be challenged in my work.  It was a great place to retire from and I am now looking at re-entering the workforce to enjoy news challenges and benefit from the interaction of a work environment once again.

Travel to various sites throughout Alberta and conduct inspections based upon the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations.
I enjoy meeting people in industry and helping them to understand the regulations.
I will travel alone half the time and with co-workers at other times.
I will often attend train derailments involving dangerous goods.  I am needed at the site in order to ensure rules and regulations are being followed and to give guidance as to what is required.  I also communicate with government officials in Ottawa and elsewhere as to what is happening at the scene.

This job was really interesting in the fact that I was creating something visible with great importance. Creating security/ID badges was a fun part of this particular job. My other duties were in the reception field, typing, answering phones, filing and photocopying. Really interesting people worked in this group. Although this job started out a a six month term employment, I was with them for almost 3 years.

What is the best part of working at the company?
A very friendly environment and equal opportunity. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
French is an advantage unfortunately, I don't speak French. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very nice and accommodating. 
Balanced work life. 
Hybrid. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Resume at 8am, attend to early-bird clients. 
Then check me emails and Ticket buckets, clear all the outstanding ones from the previous days. We give priority to in-person clients. Close at 4pm.

My day consists of reviewing policy and procedure before all else, then project level / stage completion and review from the day before. daily morning meeting.... then project work begins. this is very structured and works well for the team I am in. the management staff are hands on to a point of sharing in the workload when capable. this brings a great deal of team building and it improves the workplace culture. the hardest part of my job is the timing of others. restriction on the project are a creation of stagnate movement from support departments. Project stage completion according to the timelines.

managed the day to day operation of the sales and ops staff, facility and equipment.

learned how to provide quality customer care, training and various tasks.

routinely had conference calls with upper management to identify problem areas and resolve.

worked with and trained staff to complete the day to day operation of the facility.

The hardest part of this job was to keep maintain customer satisfaction and on board new customers.

The most enjoyable part of the job was the satisfaction of success.

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