CASI, National Flight Operations, FLIGHT DISPATCH

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

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 one (1) position indeterminately at the BBB/BBB level.

A pool of pre-qualified candidates will be established to staff similar positions with various tenures (indeterminate, term or acting basis), or various linguistic profile within Transport Canada in the National Capital Region.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Please state the source (e.g. name of a website, email notification, etc).

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:

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

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:

Possession of a valid Canadian Dispatch Certificate AND possession of a valid Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Experience:

EX1: Recent and significant* experience as a dispatcher in a Type A co-authority system with Subpart 705 Category aircraft, or military equivalent.

EX2: Experience applying risk management concepts and principles.

*Recent and significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a period of two years within the last five years.

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

Education:

AED1: Post-secondary education in an aviation or related program to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experiences:

AEX1: At least 2 years of experience as an Authorized Check Dispatcher in Subpart 705 operations, or military equivalent.

AEX2: Experience as training dispatcher or instructor of dispatchers for a Subpart 705 operator, or military equivalent.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

Knowledge:

K1: Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and Transport Canada policies and procedures relating to air carriers operating large aeroplanes under the CARs, specifically Part VII.

K2: Knowledge of operational requirements and flight performance of a variety of aeroplane operations including Performance Based Navigation (PBN), Extended Twin Engine Operations (ETOPs), low visibility operations.

K3: Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).

K4: Extensive knowledge of the air transportation industry’s operations and management practices.

Competencies:

C1 : Values and Ethics – Serving through integrity and respect.

C2: Engagement – Working effectively with people, organizations, partners.

C3: Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.

C4: Excellence through results – Delivering through own work, relationships and responsibilities.

http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/eff-eng.asp

Abilities:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

Organizational Needs

Preference may be given to Employment Equity candidates to address branch and/or departmental objectives.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.

• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and/or abroad on a regular basis.

Conditions of employment

Candidates must meet and maintain the following conditions of employment throughout their employment.
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Must hold a valid Dispatcher Certificate
• Must hold a valid Passport for international travel
• Must hold a valid Driver’s license
• Willingness and ability to maintain professional dispatcher currency

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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 email at: 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.