We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online using the Public Service Resourcing System. If there is something preventing you from doing so, please communicate with the contact person at the bottom of this advertisement for assistance.
Your submitted application will be active for 180 days and you will receive a notice in your account 30 days before the end of your active period.
You can refer to the notes at the bottom of this advertisement to find additional important information regarding your application to this inventory.
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Transport Canada ⇄ A smart career move!
Transport Canada (TC) employs over 6,000 talented and motivated employees working across Canada. We strive to serve the public interest through the promotion of a safe and secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation system in Canada.
As an employer, TC fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance.
Working in the Civil Aviation Directorate at Transport Canada, Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors (CASI) - Airworthiness are responsible for performing inspection activities as they relate to individuals and organizations involved in aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance and manufacturing. CASIs are responsible to ensure compliance with the civil aviation regulatory framework, to ensure and promote aircraft airworthiness and a proactive safety management system culture, for the safety of civil aviation in Canada and abroad.
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What this position can offer you
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✔ To work actively with industry professionals continuously improving civil air operations in Canada.
✔ An opportunity to get involved in multidisciplinary teams conducting surveillance activities and working closely with industry partners and stakeholders.
✔ An environment to expand your expertise through on-the-job and formal training.
✔ An opportunity to travel and engage with colleagues regionally and nationally.
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What you will be doing
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✔ Conducting regular inspection activity of approved organizations, writing reports and following up on areas of concern.
✔ Reviewing and approving company documentation relating to policy and procedure for aircraft operation and maintenance.
✔ Review, inspection and certification of applicants for AMO, ATO, Air Operator, Manufacturer and AME licence.
✔ Investigating and providing technical support relating to aviation incidents, accidents and continuing airworthiness.
CASIs must be skilled communicators capable of working effectively with others in a challenging environment, exercising good judgment, making effective decisions based on risk and adapting to different needs of stakeholders. They must be able to influence change and respond effectively to stressful situations. In the course of ensuring regulatory requirements are met, inspectors carry significant responsibility and accountability as their decisions have a direct impact on the transportation system and safety of the travelling public.
The key activities of this position require frequent travel locally, regionally, and sometimes nationally. Typically many work tasks will be performed in an office or telework environment, or in various indoor and outdoor aviation/industrial environments such as aircraft hangars and airport ramps and under varying weather conditions.
This is an anticipatory process. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff positions with Transport Canada Civil Aviation in Ontario Region. It may also be used to staff other similar positions within Transport Canada.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
You are required to demonstrate your education, occupational certification, experience and asset qualifications (if applicable) by responding to online screening questions and in your résumé. It is NOT sufficient to only state that you meet the qualifications or to provide a listing of your current or past responsibilities.
You must provide details (e.g. when, where, and how) and concrete examples to demonstrate how you meet the qualifications. The information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected.
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EDUCATION:
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.
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence.
EXPERIENCE:
Recent* experience working as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) with Certifying Authority in a Canadian Maintenance or Manufacturing Organization, including the performance of complex activities in a wide variety of situations while demonstrating an increasing level of responsibility.
*Recent: experience acquired within the last 7 years.
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in one or more of the following:
Rotorcraft operations (Airline, Air Taxi or Recreational Aircraft)
Fixed wing operations (Airline, Air Taxi or Recreational Aircraft)
Manufacturing
Avionics Maintenance and Repair
Non-Destructive Testing
Repair or modifications of structures (sheet metal, tubular, composite, etc.)
Experience in the supervision or management of quality programs that include quality control and/or quality assurance systems.
Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB
Information on language requirements
COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Working effectively with others
• Thinking things through
• Digital Literacy
ABILITIES:
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations and standards (such as the Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations)
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to qualified candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities, and women.
• Willing and able to occasionally work overtime outside core business hours (evenings or weekend), generally planned in advance at mutually acceptable times.
• Willing and able to occasionally perform inspection and oversight activities in various aviation environments that may be hazardous.
• Willing and able to travel within the region (quarterly), nationally (usually annually) or internationally (rarely).
• Secret security clearance.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license
• Must possess a valid Passport for international travel.
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
Candidates from outside the federal public service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for this selection process.
A variety of assessment tools and methods may be used, including but not limited to written tests, self-assessments, standardized tests, interviews, and/or reference checks. All information obtained throughout the selection process from the time of application to close of process may be used to evaluate candidates.
Communications for this process will be sent via email and it is your responsibility to provide accurate and updated contact information in case of changes. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.
Original proof of education will need to be provided as part of this process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials will be required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for more information.
Candidates are entitled to participate in this process in the official language of their choice.
Successful candidates must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON INVENTORIES
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◦ Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
In order to be placed in the inventory, you must meet the essential qualifications at the time you submit your application. If you do not meet the required qualification, you will receive a message "Application rejected at screening" after submitting your application. If you have incorrectly indicated "No" to a screening question, you can retrieve your application and update your response(s).
◦ What happens if my application expires?
Your application will be kept in the inventory for 180 days. A notice will be posted in the "My Job File" menu of your account 30 days before your application expires. If you do not take any action, your application will be deactivated and it will no longer be considered. In the event that your application expires during the effective period of this inventory, a notice will be posted in your account. If you wish to reactivate your application, select the "Renewal of my application" link.
◦ My personal information has changed, what should I do?
You can update your information in the "Personal Information" section in the "My Job File" menu of your account. This will allow us to have your current contact information and ensure adequate follow-up in the event that your application is considered as part of this inventory.
◦ What is the retest period?
The retest period for re-assessment within the context of this inventory is 12 months from the most recent date of elimination from the process.
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.