Helicopter Pilot

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Assessment accommodation

❗❗𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of thescreening criteria (i.e. 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process. Please see the following example of a screened out vs. screened in response.
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𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔: Experience using various computer software from the Microsoft suite (at a minimum: Word, Excel, AND Outlook).

❌ 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧: Yes, I have experience using the Microsoft Suite. See my resume.

✅ 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡: I have over 14 years of experience working with MS Office Suite software: Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. During my college education as a Legal Administrative Assistant, it was imperative that I maintain over an 80% average in all MS Office programs, and I maintained over a 95% average in all programs.

During my work experience as a Position A, Position B, and Position C, I used MS Word daily to draft various documents, letters, and memos to staff members and clientele. I used MS Excel daily to update all product orders to clients within the industry and maintained an accurate parts inventory. In Position C at Company X, I used Excel create a budget spreadsheet, track expenses, and create monthly summary reports and graphs. In all the previously listed positions, I used MS Outlook daily to write emails, and send documents to staff members, clientele, and taxpayers in addition to the calendar function to schedule internal and external meetings, organizing my tasks, etc.

As a Position D with Company Y, I use MS word to create posters, flyers, questionnaires, and invitations to clientele and team members. I use MS Excel to create and maintain an accurate accounting system for accounts payables, receivables, incomes, and expenses.
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⇒ The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process. The résumé may be used to substantiate the information provided. The board members cannot make any assumptions about the candidate's experience and will not contact candidates for additional, or potentially missing information. Please note your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed via the application.

⇒ Please carefully read the "𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Duties

This helicopter pilot position has a vital role as part of a team providing essential services to support the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) helicopter operation. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize in an operational environment ensuring that safety comes first. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to communicate effectively, and recognize the requirement to work as a member of a team to provide outstanding client service. The main duties of the pilot position are to support CCG operations through a variety of flying activities from shore bases and CCG icebreakers.

Work environment

📢 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗔: 𝗔 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada. We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the Transport Canada of tomorrow. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa Headquarters. We develop policies and enforce Acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, environmental responsibility, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, green, innovative, and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment, and the well-being of Canada's middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Transport Canada believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* and/or a woman and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process. This self-declaration information can be factored into departmental strategies and selection decisions to address our commitment to eliminate gaps for these groups.

*Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act and the self-declaration form.

Intent of the process

The immediate need of this process is to staff the AO-HPS-01 position (Helicopter Pilot) on an indeterminate basis within the Flight Operations Branch of the Aircraft Services Directorate in Charlottetown, PEI. A pool of partially and/or fully qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions within Transport Canada with various tenures, language requirements, locations across Canada and/or security clearance, which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

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🎓 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
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𝗘𝗗. A secondary school diploma (high school) or employer-approved alternatives. (𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭)

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟭: The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

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🚁 𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
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𝗢𝗖𝟭. Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter Category.

𝗢𝗖𝟮. Possession of a Group 4 Instrument Rating.

𝗢𝗖𝟯. Possession of a valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

𝗢𝗖𝟰. Night Endorsement (or not restricted to day only).

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✅ 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘
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𝗘𝗫𝟭. Minimum of 3000 hours on turbine Helicopters.

𝗘𝗫𝟮. Minimum of 2000 hours of pilot-in-command in Helicopters.

𝗘𝗫𝟯. Significant* or recent** experience in Vertical Reference Slinging operations.

*Significant will be evaluated in regard to amount and complexity of work performed.
**Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

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🎓 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
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𝗔𝗘𝗗𝟭. Mountain Flying Course.

𝗔𝗘𝗗𝟮. First Aid Training and Certificate.

Degree equivalency

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🚁 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
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𝗔𝗢𝗖𝟭. Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter License

𝗔𝗢𝗖𝟮. B429 endorsement

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✅ 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘
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𝗔𝗘𝗫𝟭. Experience in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations.

𝗔𝗘𝗫𝟮. Experience in Helicopter coastal mountain flying.

𝗔𝗘𝗫𝟯. Experience in Arctic flying.

𝗔𝗘𝗫𝟰. Experience in Shipboard/Flight Deck.

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🚁 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
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𝗢𝗥𝟭. May be tasked on short notice for trips of shorter duration away from base.

𝗢𝗥𝟮. Willingness and ability to work overtime.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

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🧠 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘
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𝗞𝟭. Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards as they apply to Helicopter operations.

𝗞𝟮. Knowledge of sling equipment, rigging procedures and techniques used for vertical reference external load operations.

𝗞𝟯. Knowledge of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) as they apply to Helicopter Operations.

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🎯 𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
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𝗔𝟭. Ability to operate to/from remote helicopter landing pads, often in confined areas.

𝗔𝟮. Ability to coordinate and plan activities in response to various client requests.

𝗔𝟯. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

𝗔𝟰. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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🏆 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬
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𝗣𝗦𝟭. Dependability

𝗣𝗦𝟮. Flexibility

𝗣𝗦𝟯. Judgment

𝗣𝗦𝟰. Client Service Orientation

𝗣𝗦𝟱. Showing Initiative and being actioned-oriented

𝗣𝗦𝟲. Working Effectively with Others

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

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🧠 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘
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𝗔𝗞𝟭. Knowledge of Shipboard and Offshore operations including vertical reference.

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👥 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦
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Qualified candidates who self-declare as members of Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities and/or women may be selected for appointment first, to fulfill organizational needs. In addition, this organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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🔒 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
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→ Required to complete Underwater Emergency Egress Training provided by Transport Canada Aircraft Services.
→ Required to spend up to 6 weeks, continuous, away from base aboard ship.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

⇒ For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by 𝗘-𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗟 for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗲-𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is recommended to include an alternate e-mail address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

⇒ Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

⇒ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

⇒ Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact person responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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