Technical Team Lead, Engineering

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

You will be required to demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening by answering the online screening questions, on your résumé. Candidates must also demonstrate how they meet the asset qualifications (if applicable) by answering the online text questions and on your resume.

It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate WHEN, WHERE, and HOW the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process

Duties

This is a non exhaustive list of duties of the position:
1. Develops, implements and manages aviation safety oversight plans (including assessments, validations, audits, inspections and other surveillance and monitoring activities) related to aeronautical product development for individuals, enterprises, organizations and Minister’s delegates.

2. Exercises Ministerial delegation of authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), and manages the oversight of Ministerial delegation granted to enterprises, organizations and individuals within the service areas.


3. As a subject matter expert in aeronautical product approval / certification, leads / manages professional engineering staff conducting oversight of approved organizations including AMOs, AEOs, DAOs, aircraft owners, operators, certificate holders, Minister’s delegates and foreign airworthiness authorities, culminating in the approval of aeronautical product designs and design changes; communicates with individuals and senior managers of organizations, enterprises and other government agencies on all aspects of the Civil Aviation safety oversight program; and provides expert advice and guidance to Civil Aviation personnel and Minister’s delegates.


4. Manages and directly supervises assigned human, financial and material resources, as well as Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and administrative requirements; as required, leads / participates in multidisciplinary teams; and participates as a member of the Regional Operations Division Management Team.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one indeterminate position in Toronto, ON. A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate, term or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aeronautical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

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 managing aeronautical product certification programs,
EX2 : Recent** experience supervising a workforce or team, and
EX3 : Recent*** experience in applying risk management concepts and principles.

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience working on a wide-range of activities associated with the full-time performance of the duties for a minimum of six (6) years. At least one (1) year of this experience must have been attained in the last three (3) years.

** Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed or supervised staff and/or a team by assigning work demonstrating that they have performed the majority of the following duties: following up on due dates, establishing required resource levels, reviewing work, establishing operational plans, budgets and performance standards. (Please indicate the number of staff and/or team members managed or supervised directly and length of time).

*** Recent is defined as experience gained within the last three (3) years.

Knowledge
K1: Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

K2. Knowledge of aeronautical product certification processes and procedures.

Abilities
A1 : Written Communication
A2 : Oral Communication

Key Leadership Competencies

KLC1 : Values and Ethics
KLC2 : Strategic Thinking
KLC3 : Engagement
KLC4 : Management Excellence (People Management)


For more information on the key leadership competencies, please click on the following link :

http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/psm-fpfm/learning-apprentissage/pdps-ppfp/klc-ccl/eff-eng.asp#supervisor

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Experience

AEX1 : Experience in working directly with FAA, EASA or other Civil Aviation Authority.
AEX2 : Experience analyzing complex situations and making recommendations on preferred course of action.
AEX3 : Experience in preparation and delivery of presentations to outside stakeholders (clients, associations, public).
AEX4 : Experience in managing human and financial resources.
AEX5 : Experience in negotiating agreements.
AEX6 : Experience in leading change.

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

Information on employment equity

Willing and able to travel to local, national and international destinations
Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote / isolated locations
Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards)
Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends

Conditions of employment

Secret Security Clearance
Possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s licence

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent to applicants.

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

You will have to provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

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

Transport Canada will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.