Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness and Airworthiness (Manufacturing)

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Assessment accommodation

Please note that there are two(2) Streams in this process:
Stream 1: Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness
Stream 2: Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness (Manufacturing)

Information you must provide:
You must clearly identify which Stream(s) you are applying for in your application

***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 Mississauga, ON, Hamilton, ON, Ottawa,ON, Toronto,ON and Thunder Bay, ON.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
(Stream 1 and Stream 2):
Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to aircraft maintenance and/or manufacturing.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Stream 1:
CASI-Airworthiness, a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License, (Category M1 OR Category M2 OR Category M1/M2 or Category E).

EXPERIENCE
STREAM 1:
EX1: Extensive* and Recent** experience (Stream 1):
Holding Aircraft Certifying Authority (ACA) or Shop Certifying Authority (SCA) in a Canadian approved aircraft maintenance organization (AMO)
OR
Holding certifying authority within a Canadian approved manufacturing organization
OR
Holding supervisory or quality assurance*** responsibilities in an AMO or approved manufacturer

Definitions:
*Extensive experience: the performance of complex activities in a wide variety of situations and has six (6) or more years of Industry experience as a licensed AME.
**Recent: experience acquired within the last 6 years.
***Quality Assurance: programs include quality control and/or quality assurance systems

STREAM 2:
EX1: Extensive* and Recent** experience (Steam 2)
Holding Aircraft Certifying Authority (ACA) or Shop Certifying Authority (SCA) in a Canadian approved aircraft maintenance organization (AMO)
OR
Holding certifying authority within a Canadian approved manufacturing organization
OR
Holding supervisory or quality assurance*** responsibilities in an AMO or approved manufacturer

EX2: Extensive experience* in the performance or supervision of aeronautical product manufacturing processes. (Stream 2)

Definition:
*Extensive Experience: We expect the candidate has performed various activities and have six (6) or more years of industry experience in the performance or supervision of aeronautical product manufacturing processes
**Recent: experience acquired within the last 6 years.
***Quality Assurance: programs include quality control and/or quality assurance systems

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
(Stream 1 and 2)
K1: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards that relate to the maintenance and/or manufacturing of aeronautical products.
K2: Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems as they apply to maintenance and/or manufacturing programs.

ABILITIES
(Stream 1 and 2)
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.


PERSONAL SUITABILITY
(Stream 1 and 2)
PS1: Demonstrating Integrity & Respect
PS2: Self-management
PS3: Business partnering skills
PS4: Leadership
PS5: Working effectively with Others
PS6: Showing Initiative and Action Oriented

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE (AEX)
AEX1: Experience using software applications other than word processing and spreadsheet software such as: PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, etc. (Stream 1 and 2)

AEX2: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Rotor Craft operations:(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX3: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Airline operations;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX4: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Air Taxi operations;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX5: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Recreational aircraft;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX6: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Manufacturing processes (welding, plating, etc.); (Stream 1)

AEX7: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Avionics maintenance and repair;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX8: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Non-destructive testing methods;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX9: Extensive experience* in the inspection, modification, repair or manufacturing of aeronautical products;(Stream 1)

AEX10: Experience in writing documents, such as investigative reports or court documents;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX11: Experience in conducting interviews of suspects and witnesses.(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX12: Extensive experience* in the supervision or management of quality assurance programs**.(Stream 1 and 2)

Definition:
*By extensive experience, we expect the candidate has performed complex activities in a wide variety of situations.

**Quality programs include quality control and/or quality assurance systems

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(Stream 1 and 2)
Willing and able to work overtime and/or irregular hours as assigned including on short notice.

Willing and able to occasionally perform inspection and oversight activities in various aviation environments that may be hazardous.

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

Stream 1 and 2:
Secret Security Clearance
Must be willing and able to travel frequently
Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license.

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

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.

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.