Specialist/Senior Investigator, Air Traffic Services

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Assessment accommodation

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Work environment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is part of the core public service administration named in Schedule IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is also subject to the PSEA. This being said the TSB is an independent arm's length agency that reports to Parliament through the President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada. The organization aspires to be a modern world-class organization that evolves and adapts as it strives to influence changes that advance transportation safety. The TSB has a strong and credible reputation in Canada and around the world.

The TSB is a small organization with approximately 220 employees and 5 Board Members, including the Chair. The organization operates in a decentralized manner through 10 locations across Canada. Employees work in a collegial and collaborative environment.

Intent of the process

Persons at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. The intent of this process is to establish a pool of partially assessed candidates. Similar positions may be staffed through this process with various tenures, language profiles and/or requirements and security requirements.

Please also note that the asset criteria might be applied at the screening phase.

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)

Successful completion of air traffic services training recognized by Transport Canada.

Degree equivalency

Possession of a Canadian Air Traffic Controller License.

Recent* and significant** experience in areas related to the provision of air traffic control services.

Experience in writing, reviewing and analyzing technical documents, manuals or reports.

* Recent experience means within the last 10 years.
** Significant experience means that the candidate must demonstrate career progression in terms of amount, complexity and diversity of work experience. This will be reflected through work in complex Control Towers and Terminal or Area Control Centers and through progression to supervisory, and/or instructor and/or managerial roles.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
Knowledge of the Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board Act and Regulations.

Knowledge of the Transportation Safety Board investigation process and its occurrence classification policy.

Knowledge of the International standards and recommended practices of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (ICAO).

Knowledge of the civil air transportation system and the industry.

Knowledge of the system of airspace classification and structure used in Canada.

Knowledge of current trends in aviation safety, such as Safety Management System, Risk management and Human factors.

Abilities and Skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments in order to meet objectives and deadlines.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to communicate orally.

Ability to communicate in writing.

Personal Suitability
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Initiative
Judgement
Resourcefulness
Reliability
Integrity

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

Education
1. Post-secondary courses related to supervision and project management.

2. Graduation with a degree from a recognized Canadian university with acceptable specialization in a discipline relevant to the position.

Occupational Certification
3. Possession of other aviation licenses (e.g. pilot or aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) license).

Experience
4. Experience in aviation accident investigation and in aviation safety programs.

5. Experience in working with international aviation organizations.

6. Experience in aviation operations as a pilot and/or air traffic controller outside North America

Degree equivalency

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other conditions of employment

Meet the Occupational Health Assessment (Periodic III).
Possess a valid driver’s license in Canada.
Agree to deploy to accident sites where there may be exposure to disagreeable and difficult working conditions and to extreme climatic conditions.
Agree to respond and travel on short notice during and after normal working hours and on statutory holidays.
Agree to travel within Canada and abroad, including travel by car, rail, ship and air.
Willingness to be available on standby, on a rotational basis.
Willingness to undergo TSB required training.

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

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.