Regional Engineer, Aircraft Certification

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***VERY 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). 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.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates will be established to staff a position on an indeterminate basis. This pool may be used to staff similar positions in Moncton, NB.

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 in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
OR
-Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
-Significant* engineering experience applicable to aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products such as: design, development, testing, certification, maintenance, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, operations, or product support.
-Experience in the design approval of aeronautical products.

*Significant is defined as having 3 or more years of engineering experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities related to engineering in the aerospace industry.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE :
-Experience as a Ministerial design approval delegate carrying out aircraft certification activities.
-Experience in providing guidance to others on the interpretation or application of regulations, standards or guidance material related to engineering activities.
-Experience in auditing design/quality assurance systems.
-Experience in project management within a technical environment.
-Experience in risk management.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
-Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.
-Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
-Knowledge of engineering applicable to aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products such as: design, development, testing, certification, maintenance, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, operations, or product support.
-Knowledge of engineering related to structures.
-Knowledge of Canadian civil aviation airworthiness requirements and their application to aeronautical product certification.

COMPETENCIES
-Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
-Thinking Things Through
-Working Effectively with Others
-Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES:
-Ability to work effectively under pressure.
-Ability to manage workload.
-Ability to communicate effectively orally.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
-Effective interpersonal skills
-Team Player

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

KNOWLEDGE:
-Knowledge of engineering related to powerplant installations in aircraft.
-Knowledge of engineering related to engine certification.
-Knowledge of engineering related to avionics.
-Knowledge of Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Analysis methodology for aircraft structures.
-Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Transport Canada Civil Aviation, Federal Aviation Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency.

ABILITIES:
-Ability to manage projects.
-Ability to lead teams.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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.

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For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Should your email address change during this process, it is your responsibility to inform us.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your application.

Candidates internal to the Public Service must include their substantive Group and Level (for acting, secondment, assignment or deployment purposes). An assignment/secondment or an acting appointment is a temporary resourcing option. The approval of your substantive supervisor will be required before an offer can be made.

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.