Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - EG-05

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When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions. You will have to provide concrete examples to clearly illustrate with significant detail how you meet the education and experience requirements listed in the essential qualifications AND asset qualifications sections. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained these qualifications. Content of your response must be supported by your cv/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your cv/resume may only be used to validate this information. 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.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

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Work environment

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) work together to fulfill the Government of Canada’s mission to defend Canadian interests and values, and to contribute to international peace and security. DND is the largest federal government department in Canada and is part of the Public Service of Canada. Internally, DND and the CAF are collectively termed the Defence Team and civilians make up close to 25 per cent of the organization. As public servants and members of the Defence Team, civilians work side-by-side with CAF personnel for the defence of Canada and Canada's contribution to international security and stability efforts.

The Cadet Program is one of the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada. It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the Sea, Army and Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Cadet Program is community-based. The program succeeds through strong community support and involvement. Cadets in turn make valuable contributions to their communities.

Through the Cadet Program, the Government of Canada is investing in today’s youth and Canada’s future.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to fill one immediate EG-05 vacancy in Greenwood, NS and to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various linguistic profiles, security clearances, for various tenures within the Department of National Defence.

Please note that this staffing process may be used to staff positions in other regions according to the operational need.

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)

Completion of secondary school diploma or employer approved alternatives.

Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence.

Degree equivalency

Possession of a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence M1 or M2 category issued by Transport Canada

EXPERIENCE
Experience in the repair, servicing and maintenance of fixed wing aircraft.
Experience in the use of Microsoft programs Word, Excel or Outlook.
Experience in heavy maintenance and structural repairs
Experience in the interpretation and application of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of work site safety practices including the use and disposal of controlled substances under Hazardous Material and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulations
Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations.

ABILITIES
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to read, interpret and apply aircraft manuals and drawings.
Ability to use appropriate test equipment and diagnose problems in aircraft systems, conduct repairs, and maintain associated technical records for aircraft.
Ability communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effective orally

PERSONAL SUITIBILITY
Effective interpersonal relationships
Judgement
Initiative
Thoroughness
Dependability
Flexibility

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

Possession of a current S Licence and/or experience on structural repairs.
Possession of a current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licence M1 category issued by Transport Canada.

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Experience in the maintenance, repair and servicing of Schweizer gliders and Light aircraft.
Experience in completing engine installations and rigging of engine.
Experience in the application and repair of fabric aircraft coverings.
Experience in a DND aircraft maintenance organization as an aircraft technician or civilian Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO).
Experience in the Air Cadet Program gained as a cadet or as an adult working in support of the program.
Experience in sheet metal or steel tube structure fabrication and repair.
Experience in the use of OR credentials related to training on regulations pertaining to the movement of aircraft on active ramps.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the maintenance of Schweizer gliders and Light aircraft associated components.
Knowledge of regulations pertaining to the movement of aircraft on active ramps.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - and Police Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Screening

Must be willing and able to work weekends and overtime as and when required.

Must be willing and able to work through the June to August period. Leave and vacation time during this period is extremely restricted due to the operational needs of the unit.

Must be willing and able to travel to various locations throughout Canada for meetings, conferences and to perform unscheduled maintenance on aircraft.

Possession of a valid Provincial Driver’s Licence leading to obtaining a military DND 404 driver’s license.

Must be willing and able to lift heavy objects up to 45 kg (99 lbs) and stand for long periods of time.

For some locations: Must be willing and able to accept temporary duty for extended periods of time during the June to August period.

Note: Candidates must meet and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment

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

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. However, a person may be appointed to the position even though he or she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, or organizational needs. Please note that meeting the asset criteria may be desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Candidates’ qualifications may be determined by various tests, interview and/or reference checks.

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.
-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.

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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.