FLIGHT SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGIST *Amendment to closing date

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Fueled by a dedicated workforce, Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking a Flight Simulator technologist who enjoys challenges, is adaptable and enjoys working as part of a team. This position is located at our headquarters at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The Flight Simulator technologist primarily performs all corrective and preventive maintenance on several flight simulators and training devices.

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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) in the screening questions. 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.

*Only applications submitted online through the jobs.gc.ca website will be considered.

WE WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK!

Intent of the process

A prequalified pool of candidates may be established which may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level with similar linguistic profiles and security requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

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:
ED: A secondary school diploma AND a completion of an acceptable program in
electronics technology or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

NOTE: Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
EX1: Experience in troubleshooting hardware and/or software systems.

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

Asset Occupational Certification:
OC1: Possess an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license.

Asset Experience:
AEX1: Experience in the operation and maintenance of full flight simulators that are qualified to Level “D” Transport Canada or equivalent and flight training devices.

AEX2: Aircraft avionics experience

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of analogue and digital electronic theory.
K2: Knowledge of computer systems operation, maintenance and troubleshooting including hardware and software structures.
K3: Knowledge in the use of modern test equipment.

Abilities:
A1: Ability to troubleshoot systems to identify deficiencies in the simulator software or hardware.
A2: Ability to interpret equipment condition information originating from write-ups in logbooks or user debriefings.
A3: Ability to analyzes and synthesizes information, identifies options and exercises judgment in order to determine the best solution; adapts to the situation.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally
A5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Teamwork
PS2: Flexibility
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Motivation to learn and to move forward
PS5: Self-sufficiency

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Must be willing to work shifts.

Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Must be physically fit and be able to lift at least 15 kilograms.

Must be willing to work at elevated heights

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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.