Simulator Flight Engineer (Anticipatory)

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For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with you by e-mail for screening / assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) is the largest federal government employer, offering over 70 different types of civilian career opportunities. DND's role is to provide services and support to the Canadian Forces (CF) in their operations and missions at home and abroad. As a civilian employee, you will be an essential part of the Defence Team. In this regard, the department fosters a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, to learn, to progress in their careers and have job satisfaction over the long-term.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process aiming to create a pool of qualified candidates. The pool may be used to staff similar positions (including lower level positions) on an indeterminate or term basis, including casual employment and with various security requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Minimum flying experience of two tours operational flying

Experience in a Flight Engineer Leadership role

Experience in a Flight Simulator instructional role

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Degree equivalency

Ability to communicate orally
Ability to communicate in writing
Ability to provide instruction in accordance with Canadian Forces aircrew instructional techniques

Teamwork
Initiative
Flexibility
Dependability

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

Successful completion of post-secondary education in a field related to the work

Degree equivalency

Successful completion of a Flight Instructor Course (FIC) qualification, a Standards qualification, or another advanced qualification applicable to the work

Experience as a CP140 Aurora Flight Instructor

Experience as a Long Range Patrol Flight Simulator Instructor

Experience as a Flight Simulator Instructor

Willing and able to work shift work
Willing and able to work overtime as pre-authorized;
Willing and able to successfully complete associated annual exams and simulator proficiency checks as required
Willing and able to regularly operate a flight simulator.
Willing and able to travel on short notice, including internationally.
Willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required (incl: respirator)

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Shift Work
Overtime
Successful completion of associated annual exams and simulator proficiency checks as required
Regular operation of a flight simulator
Travel, including internationally.
Personal protective equipment as required (incl: respirator)

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 exam, hands-on assessments, screening questions, interviews and reference checks may be conducted.

You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities or to write “see resume”.

Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the information. You must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process. Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

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.