Inventory - Senior Engineer (Avionics)

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

We are accepting applications until May 25, 2019 to create an inventory of qualified candidates. However, you should apply now! Applications will be pulled as positions are identified for staffing.

Should the inventory be extended, the retest period for re-assessment within the context of this selection process is 180 calendar days from the date of elimination at either the prescreening, the written exam, interview, or reference stage of the process. If, after having been eliminated, you resubmit an application to this process, before the retest period has elapsed, your application will not be considered.

The inventory will be updated every 45 days. The second pull and review of applications will be done on April 17, 2019.

HOW TO APPLY:

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and any of the applicable asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions. Please be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines.

Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Duties

Come make a difference in the development of tomorrow’s aeronautical products in an organization dedicated to safety. Bring your expertise and skills to contribute to challenging projects in a multidisciplinary environment that offers great work-life balance!

YOU WANT TO:
- Join an internationally renowned regulatory authority
- Work with aeronautical industry to promote safety
- Put your aeronautical expertise in the areas of avionics engineering to work
- Promote best engineering practices and methodologies in a collaborative environment
- Contribute to establishing a level-playing field nationally and internationally

WE CAN OFFER YOU
- To be at the heart of the avionics engineering certification process
- An opportunity to get involved in the associated technologies, aircraft types and airborne systems in the aeronautical industry, both nationally and internationally
- A workplace that embraces work-life balance, where teamwork, cooperation and respect abound, where rigor and excellence are valued
- An environment to expand your engineering and certification expertise in a multidisciplinary team
- An opportunity to travel and engage with colleagues internationally
- A comprehensive benefits package

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: OVERSEEING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS BY...
- Supporting the identification of the design standards applicable to new and changed aeronautical products, and the approval of the applicant means of compliance to these standards
- Working with industry engineers, and Transport Canada Delegates, throughout the phases of certification
- Preparing for and attending certification and technical reviews, witnessing certification tests, in Canada and abroad
- Coordinating with all areas of expertise involved in the certification of aeronautical products
- Interacting with foreign certification authorities
- Validating foreign aeronautical products

Work environment

Our office is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean.

Intent of the process

The results of this inventory will initially be used to staff two (2) positions indeterminately.

A pool of candidates will be established to staff positions on an indeterminate basis and to staff similar or identical positions with various linguistic profiles and/or requirement (English or Bilingual Imperative BBB), with various tenures (term, indeterminate) and/or the security clearance (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed at Transport Canada. Consequently, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
ED : Graduation with a bachelor degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
OC: Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
EX1 : Significant* experience in the design, development or certification of aircraft avionics systems.

*Significant: Candidate has performed complex activities related to this task in a wide variety of situations (at least 7 years of experience).

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

EXPERIENCE
AEX1: Experience as a design approval delegate carrying out aircraft certification activities.

AEX2: Experience in flight testing of avionics systems on airplanes or helicopters.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and current technologies related to avionics systems
K2: Knowledge of Civil Aviation airworthiness requirements and their application to certification of aeronautical products.
K3: Knowledge of System Safety Assessment tools such as FHA (Failure Hazard Analysis), System Safety Assessment (SSA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Thinking Things Through
KLC3: Excellence through Results
KLC4: Engagement
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal/kcl/eff-eng.asp

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to manage workload.
A4: Ability to analyze and solve problems

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

KNOWLEDGE
AK1: Knowledge of Flight Management Systems or Automatic Flight Control Systems.
AK2: Knowledge of Transport Canada Civil Aviation regulatory framework and type certification procedures related to approval of Canadian manufactured aircraft and type design validation of foreign manufactured aircraft.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

Preference may be given to self-identified Employment Equity candidates to address under representation in the following designated groups: Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with disabilities, or/and Members of visible minority groups in order to address departmental objectives.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

A written examination, an interview and a reference check will be part of the candidates' assessment.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Therefore if you don’t have a Canadian equivalency, please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at 416-962-9725 or by email at: www.cicic.ca.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language(s) in their 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.