About the position
DutiesBe part of a multi-disciplinary QUALITY ASSURANCE / CONTROL team supporting a mix of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft within Aircraft Services Directorate (ASD). ASD is an Aircraft Maintenance Organization, an Aircraft Training Organization, and Design Approval Organization of the Canadian Coast Guard.
The AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE provides expertise in interpretation and provision of functional guidance to headquarters and regional staff on policies and procedures for the control of operations and maintenance for both fixed and rotary wing fleet of aircraft.
The Inspector plans and carries out scheduled and random audits, and leads investigations and reporting on aircraft incidents and accidents to determine the causal factors.
The Inspector plays a key role in assessing the effectiveness of policies and procedures for the control of aircraft maintenance and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licensing within ASD.
Work environmentPosition is located within Aircraft Services HQ located at the Ottawa International Airport (200 Comet Private). Free parking is available.
The work is in the office to support maintenance and operations of aircraft located on site. Work also supports an aircraft fleet flying from bases across Canada.
It is a hands-on team environment with technologists and engineers and in different specialties, (structures, interiors, and electrical and avionics systems), which requires regular interaction with technicians on site in line maintenance, structures, avionics, and flight crews. Projects range from small which you may take from concept to approval and flight in a short time, to larger team projects integrating multiple mechanical and electrical systems.
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The Department of National Defence (DND) is one of the largest federal government employers, offering over 70 types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. The civilian workforce is an essential part of the Defence Team. Your knowledge and expertise contribute to the overall mission. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where you have opportunities to learn, to develop your talents, to progress in your career and have job satisfaction over the long-term.
Together, DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) form the largest and most complex organization in Canada. DND's role is to provide services and support to the CAF in their operations and missions at home and abroad. DND and the CAF work side-by-side to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canada and Canadians and contribute to international peace, security, and stability efforts.
What do we offer?
🍁 At DND we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn, progress in their careers, and have job satisfaction over the long-term. You’ll enjoy:
✅ A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
✅ Opportunities for advancement
✅ A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment
✅ A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements
Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one current vacancy, and two future vacancies indeterminately in Ottawa, ON.
Depending on organizational needs, this selection process could also result in term appointments (temporary full-time).
Positions to be filled
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📢 How does this work?
✅ Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! Click “Apply”
✅ Step 2: Tell us about yourself! Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.
✅ Step 3: We will carefully review all your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities, we may contact you for further information or assessment.
Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.
▶ Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
▶ Our organization will only accept on-line applications for this opportunity. Please click “Apply” to submit your application. If there are limitations or special circumstances preventing you from submitting your application via the GC Jobs online portal, you must contact us and receive approval to apply via an alternate means PRIOR to the closing date.
▶ Depending on the position being staffed:
↪ Additional qualifications, operational requirements and/or conditions of employment may be required
↪ Varying degrees of breadth and depth of experience may be deemed essential
↪ Asset qualifications may be invoked as essential qualifications
↪ You may be contacted and asked to submit information or be further assessed
▶ Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.
▶ All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the applicants. Your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.
▶ The information you provide in this application must be true and may be verified. Any false information may result in the rejection of your application and/or not hiring you. Please only check off the locations that you are truly willing and able to work from. Choosing a location that you are not truly willing and able to work from slows down the process and impacts our ability to staff positions within the Department. By submitting an application, you are confirming that you are either currently living in one of these locations or are willing to relocate to them.
▶ To ensure the integrity of the selection process, the content and questions of the assessment must remain confidential. Please do not discuss or share the assessment content with anyone, including other candidates. You must complete the assessment, including screening questions, by yourself, without the help of others, including the use of unapproved internet resources and artificial intelligence. Any violation may result in potential consequences which could include your elimination from this selection process.
▶ If, at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process. (Copy and paste these links in your browser for more information): https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/defence-ethics/policies-publications/code-value-ethics.html AND https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=25049)
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
Education
ED1: A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
AND
ED2: Successful completion of a post secondary school program in aircraft maintenance.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
Occupational Certification:
OC1: Possession of valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, with the rating:
• M1 or M2, or;
• E, or;
• S
Experience
EX1: Recent experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, maintaining or supervising the maintenance of fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft.
EX2: Significant experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in the maintenance of various aircraft types applicable to the position being staffed; may include one or more of the following types:
• Beech King Air 90 series,
• DHC-7,
• DHC-8,
• Bombardier CL 604/650,
• Bell 412,
• Bell 429.
Definition of significant and recent experience:
- Significant experience means at least five years of relevant experience.
- Recent is defined as within the last two years.
Applied / assessed at a later date
Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) as they apply to maintenance of aircraft and other aeronautical products.
Competencies
C1: Interpersonal Relationships
C2: Judgment
C3: Dependability
C4: Attention to detail
C5: Demonstrating Integrity & Respect
Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to analyze and summarize information.
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
AED1: Post-secondary training in Quality Assurance, or other related aviation programs.
Experience:
AEX1: Experience in conducting or receiving aviation audits or compliance inspections, either as an Inspector or as an employee of an of air operator.
AEX2: Experience in the supervision of individuals performing aircraft maintenance.
AEX3: Experience in any of the following:
• design, development and implementation of safety or quality systems
• development and presentation of safety related information
• conducting risk assessments
• investigating aviation occurrences
• researching and evaluating safety related equipment and procedures
Organizational Needs
▶ The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population.
To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women.
We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.
▶ As means to support our military families, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.