Regional Aircraft Certification Officer

Important messages

***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening 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 carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates will be established to staff a position on an indeterminate
basis. This pool may be used to staff similar positions in Moncton, NB.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

EDUCATION
Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards or the Public Service Commission approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE*
Experience in the administration, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and/or procedures in a regulatory environment.
Experience in providing information to and dealing with the general public or technical audience.
Experience using computer software programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

*Experience is defined as having at least two (2) years’ experience within the last five (5) years.

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

EDUCATION
Graduation with a diploma/degree from a recognized college/university in a technical specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in providing guidance to others on the interpretation or application of regulations, standards or guidance material.
Experience in dealing with operational issues of a regulatory nature.
Experience working in the Aviation industry.
Experience in the design approval of aeronautical products.
Experience in project management within a technical environment.
Experience working with an information management data base system involving data entry, data manipulation and data retrieval.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES
Values and Ethics – serving through integrity and respect.
Thinking Things Through – Innovating through Analysis and Ideas.
Excellence through Results – Initiative.
Engagement –Working effectively with people, organizations, partners.

ABILITIES
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous project schedules and prioritize operational work.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in an environment of shifting priorities.
Ability to negotiate, influence and provide strategic advice to management and other stakeholders.
Ability to interpret and apply aviation regulations and standards.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, Canadian regulations, Standards and Guidance Material as they apply to aircraft certification.
Knowledge of the roles and interactions between Transport Canada Civil Aviation, Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.
Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

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). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Should your email address change during this process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

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.

All applications must be submitted online through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
● Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
● Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
● For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

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