Technical Team Lead, Flight Operations

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Assessment accommodation

***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.

Duties

• Develops, implements, organizes and manages the delivery of aviation certification and safety oversight plan as they specifically relate to flight operations, airspace and Aerodromes, in accordance with the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations
• Develop and implement business and operation plans
• Identify and establish required resource levels and an appropriate mix of technical expertise, developing and implementing strategies to resolve issues related to service to and validation and assessment activities of, individuals, enterprises, other organizations and Ministers’ delegates
• Overseeing the integration of safety intelligence and risk management process and procedures

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

*The intent of this process is to staff one permanent position in Moncton, NB at the Bilingual imperative - CBC/CBC level.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Transport Canada - Atlantic regions, as indicated on the poster. These positions may be staffed on an indeterminate (which could include deployments for employees that are already employed at level) or temporary basis (term, acting, assignment or secondment).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
• Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License – Aeroplane Category with valid Group 1 Instrument Rating AND possession of a valid Restricted Radio – Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical); "OR"
• Possession of a valid Canadian Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter Category with a valid Group IV Instrument Rating AND possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical).

Experience:
• Experience in the planning, coordination, management and/or execution of the delivery of aviation safety programs.
• Experience in managing or supervising a team or workforce.
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) applying risk management concepts and principles.
MINIMUM FLIGHT TIME:
- Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine aeroplanes.
OR
- Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine helicopters.

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

ASSETS
• Possession of a valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence – Helicopter

• Experience in financial and human resources management.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive issues and providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management.
• Experience in consulting, negotiating and establishing partnerships.

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

Various language requirements
Moncton, NB - Bilingual imperative - CBC/CBC
Dartmouth, NS & St. John's, NL - Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Competencies:
• Value & Ethics*
• Strategic Thinking*
• Engagement*
• Management Excellence*
• Communication (Oral and written)
*** http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tal//kcl/eff-eng.asp#supervisor

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid provincial motor vehicle driver’s license
• Required to travel to local, national and international destinations
• Required to travel via all modes of transportation to remote/isolated locations
• Required to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends

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.