Program Manager, General Flight Standards

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
ED1: Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:

OC1: Possession of a medically valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License – Aeroplane Category with a valid Group I Instrument Rating AND possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical);
OR
OC2: Possession of a medically valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating AND possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Experience
EX1: Experience in analyzing complex situations and making recommendations.

EX2: Total of 2,500 hours of flight time, which includes 1,000 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in either multiple engine aeroplanes, turbine powered aeroplanes, OR Transport Category helicopters.

EX3: Experience working in aircraft using advanced technology.

EX4: Experience working in an SMS environment or the military equivalent.

EX5: Experience working with risk management concepts and principles.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, the Canadian
Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated standards

Key Leadership Competencies
KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Strategic Thinking
KLC3: Engagement
KLC4: Management Excellence

Abilities
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Education:
Post-secondary education in aviation or a program relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
AEX1: Experience managing or supervising a team or workforce.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Transport Canada is committed to achieving a
skilled, diversified workforce reflective of the
Canadian population. We encourage members of
the following designated groups to apply and also to
self-identify: Women, Members of Visible Minority
Groups, Aboriginal People, and People with
Disabilities. Preference may be given to candidates
who are members of an Employment Equity group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requirement to travel to local, national and international destinations.
Requirement to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.
Requirement to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards).
Requirement to work overtime, irregular hours and week-ends.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SECURITY
Secret security clearance.
OTHERS
Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license.

Other information

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.