Strategic Advisor, Air Branch (Anticipatory)

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Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB enjoys a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially assessed candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements and security levels.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university. 

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in providing strategic analysis and advice, briefings and recommendations to senior executives (such at EX-02 level or higher) regarding policies, national projects/programs or sensitive operational matters to support executives in making decisions on complex issues.

Experience in consulting, negotiating and establishing partnerships with national and/or international stakeholders.

Experience in analyzing and synthesizing information, and in preparing correspondence, briefing notes and / or memoranda for senior executives.

Experience in liaising with and coordinating files with senior officials of departments, other levels of government, or non-governmental stakeholders.

Experience managing or leading projects, initiatives, or operations.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the mandate and priorities of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

Knowledge of the federal government machinery, including the key organizations/institutions, their roles and their relationships with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.   
  

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Superior writing skills.

Ability to provide advice and convey directions on behalf of senior management.

Ability to analyze information and to formulate appropriate conclusions or recommendations to senior management.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to critically review the quality and relevance of information being presented for senior management consideration and approval.    

Ability to handle situations in a calm and professional manner.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Judgement
Focus on results
Thoroughness
Tact and discretion

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Professional certification in a field relevant to the position to be staffed.

Hold or have held one of the following licenses:

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license
• Air Traffic Control license
• Pilot license

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

Experience in planning, organizing and coordinating events involving government employees and external stakeholders.

Experience conducting media interviews and news conferences.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the current legislation, regulations and policies governing civil aviation safety in Canada.

Knowledge of current and emerging issues and trends relating to civil aviation, aviation safety, and the aviation industry.

Knowledge of international conventions and agreements pertaining to aviation safety.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to work overtime / irregular hours during surge or crisis management periods.    

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

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.