Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, CNS/ATM

Important messages

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and any of the applicable asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions.

Be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff two (2) position indeterminately. A pool of qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, determinate or acting basis, with various linguistic profiles (English essential, BBB) within Transport Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 2

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: A secondary school diploma and completion of an acceptable* training program in electronics technology or the employer-approved alternative.

*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: At least five (5) years of experience in the implementation or maintenance of CNS/ATM systems used to provide air navigation services.

EX2: Experience in writing technical documents, reports and briefing.

EX3: Experience in analyzing and evaluating the risks, controls and impacts using computer based applications or software.

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

Experience

Asset experience 1: Experience in making recommendations on technical, safety and regulatory issues using risk management techniques and taking into account the inputs of technical specialists.

Asset Experience 2: Experience in coordination of certification safety oversight and related service activities for enterprises and organizations.

Asset experience 3: Experience in the conduct of regulatory audits and inspections.

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

Various language requirements
English essential
BBB

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of electronic technology and automated information technology related to equipment and systems used in the delivery of CNS/ATM services.

K2: Knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and policies for CNS/ATM.

K3: Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of information technology processing.

K4: Knowledge of the Civil Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2: Ability to communication effectively orally.

Personal suitabilities

PS1: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Reliability
PS4: Tact and diplomacy

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

Knowledge:

Asset K1: Knowledge of the organization, programs and operations of Transport Canada, its overall mission, objectives, priorities, as they relate to civil aviation safety.

Operational Requirements

Willingness to travel
Willingness to work overtime on short notice
Willingness to work occasionally in a challenging environmental conditions (noises, extreme temperatures) for short periods

Conditions of employment

Secret level

Valid Driver’s License

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 visiting the following web site: 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.