Director, Flight Operations

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Duties

The Executive Director, Flight Operations is accountable for the direction, supervision and administration of all Transport Canada (TC) flight operations nationally and provides flight operation services to other government and non-government clients including DFO-Canadian Coast Guard helicopter operations, pollution and ice patrol, flight inspection, civil aviation inspector training flights and those flight operations conducted in support of other federal departments; for the development of policy, operations manuals and operational directives governing these functions.

As Executive Director, Flight Operations, you would be supervising a contingent of 110 employees located in Ottawa and regional bases. You would also be responsible for a budget of $25 million and 39 aircraft stationed in 15 bases across Canada.

Work environment

Transport Canada provides many important services that ensure Canada's large fleet of civil aircraft conforms to national and international standards.

Located next to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, the Aircraft Services Directorate responsibilities relate to the provision of aviation services in support of Transport Canada operations, as well as those of other federal departments and agencies.

Intent of the process

Anticipating the retirement of the current incumbent, management wishes to hire a replacement on an indeterminate basis as quickly as possible to ensure the transfer of skills and thus to facilitate the transition.

A pool of qualified candidates will also be created to staff similar positions within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "You must describe how your qualifications meet the requirements expressed below and how your skillset would help our organization deliver on our mandate. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected."

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 post-secondary institution.
Or
An acceptable combination of education, training and experience in a field relevant to the position.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Hold or have held a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License - aeroplane or a Canadian Commercial Pilot License - Helicopter and Group IV IFR rating.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the operation of airplanes and/or helicopters.

Experience in the direction of the development and refinement of company specific policies and directives related to the operation of airplanes or helicopters.

At least 5 years of experience in the direction of the delivery of pilot training programs or flight operations services.

Experience in direction of a geographically dispersed organization.

Experience in the management of human and financial resources.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the relevant legislation and policies governing the safe and effective operations of aircraft under CARs 702, 703, and 704.

Knowledge of Aircraft Services flight operations .

Knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS).

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Create vision and strategy
• Mobilize people
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Promote innovation and guide change
• Achieve results

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

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

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The incumbent of this position is required to travel both inside and outside Canada.

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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The job description is available upon request. If interested, please send an email to the contact person mentioned below.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

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We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.