Team Leader, Aeronautical Drafting

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Transport Canada’s Aircraft Services Directorate is seeking a Team Leader, Aeronautical Drafting who is a leader, motivated and passionate about their work – people just like you!

This position is located at our headquarters, which is located in the Aircraft Services' hangar at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Here, we offer free parking for employees.

Help Canada's transportation system by doing meaningful work that makes a real difference to Canadians. We offer:
- fair salary
- medical, dental and pension benefits
- paid vacation and other types of leave
-good work/life balance

Apply today!

Intent of the process

The intent is to create a pool of qualified candidates that will be used to staff similar positions at Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Please indicate why you would be the ideal candidate for the job. This cover letter will assess A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing."

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

EDUCATION:
ED1: Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary school program of studies in electrical and mechanical drafting or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Significant and recent* experience in preparing mechanical layouts, sketches, and drawings, which constitutes parts detail, assemblies, and installations for aircraft structures, interiors, avionics, electrical and mechanical systems.

EX2: Significant and recent* experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent software in preparing aircraft mechanical and electrical drawings.

EX3: Experience in supervising people and managing projects and standards in an engineering drafting or design office.


*Definition of significant and recent experience:
• Significant experience means at least eight years of relevant experience.
• Recent is defined as approximately within the last three years.

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

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1: Experience in design of aircraft parts and subassemblies, for example structures, interiors, or electrical systems.

AEX2: Experience in technical writing, preparing instructions for continued airworthiness, or preparing technical approval documents for aircraft modification or repair projects.

AEX3: Experience with processes and documentation requirements for aircraft certification by Transport Canada, FAA, or EASA.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1: Interpersonal Relationships
PS2: Leadership
PS3: Dependability
PS4: Initiative

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other conditions of employment:
-Possession of a valid driver’s license.
-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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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