Regional Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - fixed wing

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*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***: a cover letter is not required to apply on this process. However, candidates must demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the essential qualifications (education AND occupational certification AND experiences) and the asset qualifications. Clear examples must be provided by outlining WHERE, WHEN and HOW the degree was obtained, the experience was acquired, etc. The fact of solely indicating that you meet the qualification and/or item will not be sufficient. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.**

Intent of the process

There is presently one (1) position to fill in Montreal, Quebec. However, a pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff similar or identical positions of various durations (specified period, indeterminate, deployment, assignment, secondment and acting) in Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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 a recognized post secondary school program in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, Category M1 and / or M2.

EXPERIENCE
• Three (3) years of recent* experience as a licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, category M1 and/ or M2, maintaining fixed wing aircraft.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last four (4) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of Canadian civil airworthiness requirements as they pertain to maintenance performed on aircraft and aeronautical products.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance procedures.

ABILITIES
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Dependability
• Judgment

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS
• Maintenance type training and/or experience maintaining one or more of the following aircraft types:
- King Air Series
- Cessna Citation II
- Bell 407

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
• In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence.
• Possession of a valid Canadian Passport.
• Available and willing to work shifts and overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends.
• Willing and able to perform work in various positions on aircraft and in the hangar, which may involve standing, kneeling, lying and sitting as well as crawling into confined spaces and climbing elevated maintenance stands.
• For some positions, willing and capable to travel for extended periods up to 6 weeks at a time including aboard DFO/Canadian Coast Guard Ships in Coastal Waterways.

Other information

• Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

• Transport Canada will contact candidates once the screening process is completed.

• A test may be administered.

• An interview may be administered.

• Reference checks may be sought.

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

• Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

• Candidates will have to provide proof of education credentials and will be advised to provide the documents later in the process.

• Candidates who were educated outside of Canada, must have the certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable candidates to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted through its website at: http://www.cicdi.ca.

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

• All job applications must therefore be submitted 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 verify the status of their applications, at any time;
- 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.

• To submit an application on-line, select the button "Apply Online" below.

• Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.