CIVIL AVIATION INSPECTOR COMMERCIAL FLIGHT STANDARDS

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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

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 April 15, 2020 to create an inventory of qualified candidates. However, you should apply now! The first pull and review of applications will be completed on July 13, 2019.

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.

HOW TO APPLY
Your application must include a covering letter that clearly outlines how you meet the education and each of the experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and any of the applicable asset qualification of the Statement of Merit Criteria. Please use each of the education/experience factors as a header and provide relevant and concrete examples from your work history that clearly demonstrate how you acquired the experience. Be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the covering letter.

This cover letter will be used, among other things, to assess the ability to communicate effectively in writing.**

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff (8) 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 (English or Bilingual Imperative BBB/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 will be contacted for further assessment.

Positions to be filled: 8

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum)

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:

Possession of a medically valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License – Aeroplane Category with a valid Group I Instrument Rating AND possession of a valid Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical);
OR
Possession of a medically 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

Total of 2,500 hours of flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in either multiple engine aeroplanes OR Transport Category helicopters.

Experience in analyzing complex situations and making recommendations.

Experience in working with risk management concepts and principles.

Experience on advanced technology aircraft.

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

EDUCATION:
AED1: Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
OR
Degree or diploma in Aviation Management or an aviation related field.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1: Knowledge of the Canadian Civil Aviation legislation such as the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and associated standards.

COMPETENCIES

Values and Ethics

Engagement

Excellence through results

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requirement to travel to local, national and international destinations.

Requirement to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations.

Requirement to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards).

Requirement to work overtime, irregular hours and week-ends.

Conditions of employment

RELIABILITY AND SECURITY
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.