DutiesAs a recognized departmental technical subject matter expert, the incumbent contributes to the development and management of national aviation security oversight and regulatory programs related to security screening technology for both cargo and passenger air transportation.
Key duties include:
• Managing and reviewing proposed technical configuration changes to aviation security screening equipment.
• Reviewing, maintaining, and contributing to standard operating procedures related to security screening technology.
• Conducting or overseeing the testing and certification of aviation security screening equipment.
• Performing technical reviews and audits of screening equipment at airports and air cargo facilities to verify compliance with regulatory and technical requirements.
• Developing and delivering technical training related to screening technology to Transport Canada’s Aviation Security Inspectorate.
Work environmentHybrid – In office 3 days a week, subject to change.
We work in a dynamic, technically complex regulatory environment focused on safeguarding Canada’s aviation system. Our team collaborates closely with operational and policy groups within the Aviation Security Branch, as well as with industry partners, airport authorities, air carriers, and national and international stakeholders. Our work combines analytical, advisory, and operational activities related to aviation security screening equipment, with occasional travel to airports and stakeholder locations to support audits, assessments, and oversight activities.
Intent of the process
This is an anticipatory process. The unit is anticipating a future need to staff one (1- 2) position(s).
A pool of partially and/or fully qualified candidates may be created to staff similar or identical positions on a permanent basis.
Important messages
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.
📝APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For each experience criterion, please provide concrete examples including the following information:
1. Name of the organization where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration (including dates) for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.
The information you provide in your responses to the screening questions need to be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the required information may result in your application being rejected.
🚩We can’t make any assumptions about your experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria may result in the rejection of your application.
NOTE ON ASSET EXPERIENCE:
Asset qualifications are not mandatory qualifications to the position. You do not need to answer the screening questions for the assets qualifications. However, if you meet one or more, you are strongly encouraged to answer asset qualifications questions in your online application as they may be used at any stage in the process or be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be considered for an appointment.
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Therefore, if you don’t have a Canadian equivalency, please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at 416-962-9725 or by email at: www.cicic.ca.