Chief, Aircraft Maintenance Avionics

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Are you passionate about leadership, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Transport Canada's Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the diverse and vibrant team in Avionics.

We are located at 200 Comet Private, an office complex near the Ottawa International Airport. This location offers free parking, an easy city bus commute and access to a free fitness facility on site.

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Intent of the process

The intent of this advertisement is to staff this position before the new year.

A pool of qualified or partially assessed candidates may be established to staff similar positions within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

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)

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS are the qualifications required to perform the work. You must meet the below essential qualifications when applying to this position and provide concrete examples in the screening questions to be considered for this position.

EDUCATION
ED: Successful completion of a recognized post secondary school program in aircraft maintenance avionics, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC1: Possession of a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, Category E.

OC2: Current or recent Aircraft Certification Authority.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Significant and recent* experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer category E and as a supervisor or manager of the maintenance of aircraft avionic and electrical systems in an Approved Maintenance Organization as per Canadian Air Regulations (CARs) 2017-3 Part V – Standard 573.

*Definition of significant and recent experience:
-Significant experience means at least ten years of relevant experience with a minimum of five years as a supervisor or manager.
-Recent is defined as approximately within the last five years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS are qualifications that are not essential to perform the work, but that, now or in the future, may benefit the organization and be an enhancement in terms of the work to be performed. If you meet any of the asset qualifications below, please describe so in the screening questions when you apply.

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience in financial and personnel management.
AEX2: Previous or current shop Certifying Authority for avionics shops
AEX3: Project Management experience related to implementing aircraft avionics or electrical modifications.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)
You will be scheduled for a test to obtain valid Second Language Evaluation results.

Information on language requirements

The below qualifications will be assessed through an exam, interview and/or reference check.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
A4: Ability to analyse, organise and follow up.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Leadership
PS2: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS3: Integrity
PS4: Conflict resolution

Conditions of employment

The selected candidate must meet and maintain the below conditions of employment throughout their employment:
- Security Clearance: Secret
- Possession of a valid driver’s licence
- Possess a valid Canadian passport
- Available and willing to work overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends.
- Available and willing to travel.

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

Transport Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those screened in to continue in the process will be contacted.

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.