About the position
Work environmentThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said, the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the King's Privy Council for Canada. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB has a strong reputation in Canada and around the world.
The TSB is a small organization with approximately 240 employees and 5 Board Members, including the Chair. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially qualified candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements, location, and security requirements.
Positions to be filled
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Important messages
The TSB was created as an independent agency due to the importance of impartiality in the conduct of investigations. It is fundamental to the achievement of the TSB’s mandate for employees to be free from real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of day-to-day operations. As such, and in accordance with the TSB Code of Values and Ethics, the successful candidate in this selection process cannot directly own an interest (shares or other) in a company involved in the air, marine, rail, or pipeline industry. Other personal activities relating to these industries may also represent a conflict of interest. Should you have concerns in regard to your candidacy and any real, apparent or potential conflicts of interest, you are strongly encouraged to raise them as early in the process as possible, by contacting us at
Conditions of employment
Reliability Status security clearance
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Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III).
Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.
Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.
Willingness to work with components which may have been contaminated with blood or human remains and willingness to be vaccinated against blood borne pathogens.
Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays.
Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.
Willingness to undergo TSB required training.
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering mechanical engineering, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
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Certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.
Recent** and significant* experience managing and supervising a professional group in a highly technical environment.
Recent** and significant* practical experience in aeronautical engineering and aircraft performance analysis.
Recent** and significant* experience in conducting, planning and supervising complex engineering analyses to determine causal factors and the identification of safety deficiencies related to transportation occurrence investigations.
Experience with writing, reviewing and editing technical reports.
* Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex
activities for at least 5 years.
** Recent is understood to mean in the last 7 years.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Detailed knowledge of aircraft control systems, flight recorder systems and performance characteristics.
Detailed knowledge of the methodologies and techniques for the recovery and analyses of flight data and audio data from on-board recorders to determine a sequence of events.
Knowledge of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act (CTAISB), TSB investigation processes and related policies.
Knowledge of project management techniques and team management concepts and principles.
Knowledge of budget planning and financial management principles.
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Language requirements (essential for the job)
Applied / assessed at a later date
Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)
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You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
A post-graduate degree (master or doctorate) or advanced courses in engineering or applied sciences.
Specialized accident investigation course from a recognized training provider.
Possession of a Private/Commercial/Airline Transport Pilot licence
and/or aircraft operational training.
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Practical experience in engineering related to the marine or rail modes of transportation.
Practical experience in recovering data from damaged flight
recorders and/or avionics systems containing non-volatile memory.
Experience in aircraft flight testing and/or aircraft certification.
Experience in large commercial aircraft operations.
Our commitment
We're 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
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Equity, diversity and inclusion
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
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Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
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Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.
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