Regulatory and Case Advisor

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

Intent of the process

Intent for the Prairie and Northern Region (Calgary, Edmonton & Winnipeg):
The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in one of the three above noted locations. Pending the volume of applications received, candidates mobile to Winnipeg may be assessed prior to other candidates as this is the preferred location of the position.

Intent for the Ontario Region (Greater Toronto Area):
This is an anticipatory process.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet all screening criteria (essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications). It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the letter. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

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

-Bachelor of Law degree or University degree with a major in Law from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

-Experience in writing documents that summarize legal, strategic or technical issues and in making recommendations to management on these issues
-Experience in legal research
-Experience in legal analysis

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

-Bachelor of law from a Canadian university
-Masters of Law from a recognized university
-Possession of a university Degree or college Diploma in a field related to Aviation

Degree equivalency

-Completion of a Bar Admission Course and of articles
-Completion of a legal drafting course

-Experience as an advocate before an administrative tribunal or in civil or criminal venues
-Experience in practicing law in the private or public sector
-Experience in training people through presentations or other methods

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

-Knowledge of the principles of constitutional law and administrative law
-Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
-Knowledge of Civil Aviation’s Enforcement policy and the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada (TATC).

-Values and Ethics
-Thinking Things Through - Ideas
-Thinking Things Through - Analysis
-Engagement
-Excellence through Results – Initiative
-Excellence through Results - Relationships

-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Ability to analyze policy and legal concepts and explain in simple terms

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

-Willingness and ability to travel by various means and modes
-Willingness and ability to work overtime

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

-Your cover letter will be used to evaluate your ability to communicate effectively in writing
-Please note that selection board members may consider any information (eg: written correspondence) obtained throughout the selection process to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria (SOMC)
-Please provide a valid e-mail address as all correspondence will be sent via e-mail. The onus is on the applicant to inform the contact person indicated in the General Inquiries section of any changes to this e-mail address
-You must provide proof of your education credentials.

-Transport Canada is on the Forbes 2019 list of Canada’s best employers!

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.