SUPERVISORY HELICOPTER PILOT

Important messages

You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions, on your résumé. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering the online text questions and on your resume.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

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:
Successful completion of a secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Helicopter Pilot License.
Possession of a valid Group 4 Instrument Rating.
Possession of an unrestricted Cat 1 medical.
Possession of a valid Restricted Radio Operators License (endorsed Aeronautical).

EXPERIENCE:
Significant and Recent experience in a variety of Canadian helicopter operations
Significant and Recent experience in Vertical Reference Slinging operations
Experience in financial and personnel management.
Experience in Microsoft Office
Minimum of 3000 hours on turbine Helicopters
Minimum of 2000 hours of pilot-in-command in Helicopters

Note: "Significant” will be evaluated in regard to amount and complexity of work performed. Clear and specific examples should be provided by candidates in their application

"Recent" is defined as within the past five years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Standards as they apply to Helicopter operations
Knowledge of Aircraft Services Directorate operating policies, standard practices and procedures as set out in the approved Helicopter Operations Manual
Knowledge of Canadian Coast Guard shipboard helicopter procedures and operations as set out in the Shipboard Helicopter Information and Procedures manual.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Leadership
Values and Ethics - serving through integrity and respect
Client service orientation
Management Excellence (people management, financial management)

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ABILITIES:
Ability to solve problems
Ability to manage a budget
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to make recommendations and give advice

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Occupational Certification:
Airline Transport Pilot License – Helicopter
BH41 endorsement
B429 endorsement

Experience:
Recent experience as pilot-in-command on Bell medium helicopters.
Experience in IFR operations.
Experience in Helicopter mountain flying.
Experience in Arctic flying.

"Recent" is defined as within the last 5 years.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing and able to complete Transport Canada Aircraft Services sponsored mandatory Helicopter Underwater Emergency Egress (HUET) Training

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willing and able to spend up to 6 weeks, continuous, away from base
Willing and able to be tasked on short notice for trips of shorter duration away from base
Willing and able to work overtime.
Willing and able to attend meetings away from base on short notice

Other information

Written tests may be administered.

Interviews may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the conditions of employment throughout their employment.

Communications for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required and to update their personal information when it changes. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their emails regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Candidates will be required to provide original proof of education as part of this selection process. Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

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

All applications must be submitted online 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 modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
● 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.

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.