Chief, Security Technology

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Assessment accommodation

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We thank everyone for applying in this selection process. However, the position to be staffed is an electronic technologist and NOT a computer technologist or technician position (IT).

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COME FLY WITH THE AVIATION SECURITY OPERATIONS TEAM!

BE ON OUR RADAR BY APPLYING TODAY!

Need a change, new challenges or acquire new knowledge?

A career having a real impact on the nation and the world?

You thrive working in a fast-changing technical environment?

You want a rewarding adventure in the world of Aviation Security?

If you answered yes to all these questions, the Aviation Security Operations Group is looking for awesome people like you!

DUTIES
Every employee of our team, in any job, at any level, is involved in contributing to the protection of Canadian by ensuring the transportation security both in the air and on the ground.

Your role as a Chief in Security Technology will be managing a technical team involved in safeguarding the integrity and security of Canada’s aviation transportation system for both freight and passenger transportation

You will collaborate with various stakeholders from the aviation security industry, including other federal governments and agencies, and stakeholders all over the world.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

Come pursue your career at Transport Canada, the 50TH BEST EMPLOYER in Canada as per Forbes, where ongoing learning, mentoring / coaching and professional development are encouraged. https://www.forbes.com/canada-best-employers/#750bdc42241f

The Aviation Security Operations Group is comprise of an Executive Director, an Associate Director and approximately 76 full-time employees distributed among the 6 sections of the Aviation Security Branch.


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Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, various security clearance levels,and/or various linguistic profiles within Transport Canada in the National Capital Region.

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

Completion of an *acceptable training program in electronics technology or an **acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

*An acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

**An acceptable combination of education, training and experience is defined as a high-school diploma and relevant training, plus 5 (five) years of work experience with electronics technology or with another technology field.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Significant* experience in the management of complex** technology projects.

Experience in developing and implementing performance standards, procedures or technical specifications in a regulated operational environment.

Experience in the conduct of testing, evaluating or monitoring the performance of complex** security technologies, systems and processes.

Experience consulting and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders***.

Experience in preparing reports and providing strategic advice to management on complex** issues.

Definitions

*Significant experience means at least 3 years in the field of expertise within the last 5 years. The experience sought is related to security technology and NOT Information Technology (IT).
**Complex involves at least two (2) of the following criteria:
(1) Multidimensional (i.e. impacts more than one: operational and technical requirement).
(2) Classified and sensitive information.
(3) Impacting several partners or stakeholders.
(4) Could have a significant national or international impact.
*** Stakeholders is defined but not limited to: government agencies, manufactures, associations.

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

EDUCATION
Degree from a recognized university with specialization in electrical engineering, chemistry or physics.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience evaluating and testing performance verification and assessment of security screening technologies used to screen cargo and baggage in air transportation systems.

Experience evaluating and developing research project proposals related to security technology.

Experience developing and delivering training material.

Experience as a Chair or a member of working group, study group or task force with International State authorities.

Experience in the threat risk assessment process.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and understanding of trends and technologies used in transportation security.

Knowledge of security technology regulations, performance standards, principles or technical specifications.

Knowledge of evaluation or testing methodologies of security equipment.

ABILITIES

Ability to analyze information and provide strategic advice.

Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and oral.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

Interpersonal skills.

Initiative.

Reliability.

Judgement.

Flexibility.

Teamwork.

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

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of security threats in Canada related to air transportation systems.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT
Able to manipulate or carry heavy equipment occasionally.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Secret security clearance
• Able to work occasionally overtime with little or no advance notice
• Able to travel occasionally both domestic and abroad (international)

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

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. 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 modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.
- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.
- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

COMMUNICATION
Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

PRESCREENING
Please make sure to answer prescreening questions properly by providing concret examples to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential / asset qualifications.

**Your resume will not be used as second source to validate your answers.

ASSESSMENT
A written examination will be administered
An interview will be administered.
Reference checks will be sought.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.
The position to be staffed is located in Ottawa, Ontario.

** Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses for evaluation purposes.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their chose.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Foreign Education Credentials: The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) contains information on how to obtain an assessment of foreign education credentials. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the CICIC for further information: http://www.cicic.ca/en/index.aspx.

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.