Senior Engineer – Aircraft Certification Standards

Duties

Aircraft Certification Standards performs a diversified and varied number of tasks that includes continuously analyzing the current Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Standards, and Guidance and Advisory Materials as they relate to the aircraft certification function, developing rulemaking that improves aviation safety, and promoting the efficient and sustainable use of aviation as part of Canada's transportation system.
Aircraft Certification Standards interfaces with National Aircraft Certification Branch and Regional Aircraft Certification Offices to assist in the development and documentation of the basis of certification to be applied during aeronautical product certification, including the development and issuance of Special Conditions-Airworthiness, to address novel or unusual features, and Exemptions as may be necessary. Aircraft Certification Standards Senior Engineers also research issues related to aeronautical product safety, aircraft and engine environmental emissions, aircraft equipment technical specifications, participate in the development and implementation of various bilateral agreements and arrangements established with foreign countries or authorities, and develop advisory and guidance material related to current aircraft certification processes and design requirements.
Aircraft Certification Standards personnel actively participate in the international harmonization processes. This is done through membership in committees and working groups, such as those set up by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and by foreign airworthiness authorities, such as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Positions to be filled: 4

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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position. (e.g. aeronautical engineering).

or

Occupational Certification:
Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Note 1: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education and eligibility for certification.

Note 2: Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. For additional information, please consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/indexe.stm or the Engineers Canada Academic Information Tool at http://newcomers.engineerscanada.ca/academic-information-tool.

Degree equivalency

Experience
EX1: Significant* experience in the design, development, testing, in-service support or certification of aeronautical products.

EX2: Experience in the development of regulations or standards or guidance materials related to engineering activities.

EX3: Experience in providing guidance to others on the interpretation or application of regulations, standards or guidance material related to engineering activities.

EX4: Experience in researching technical issues and developing policy discussions related to engineering activities.

*Significant is defined as having three or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aerospace industry.

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

Various language requirements
English essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of engineering principles and current technology related to the certification of aeronautical products.

Competencies
C1 : Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect.

C2: Thinking Things Through – Innovating through Analysis and Ideas.

C3: Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners.

C4: Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities.

Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3: Ability to to analyze, interpret and explain airworthiness requirements.

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

Experience:
AEX1 : Experience in the design approval of aeronautical products.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Secret security clearance.
This factor is not used at the selection stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Willingness and ability to work overtime.

Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally several times per year.

Note: Please note that you will be required to complete a confidential report if you feel that you have outside activities, assets, and direct and contingent liabilities that might give rise to a conflict. For more information please visit the following web site: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tbsf-fsct/610-30-eng.asp

Other information

A written examination, an interview and a reference check will be part of the candidates' assessment.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their application.

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.