Enforcement Investigator / Civil Aviation Safety Inspector Flight Operations

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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.

Once you have submitted your application, it will be active for 180 days (6 months). You will receive a notice in your applicant account 30 days before the end of your active period to determine whether or not you wish to keep being considered for an additional 180 days. Don’t be fooled by the distant closing date to this inventory, management can pull names at any moment.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Occupational Certification(s) and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets). Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities, rather the candidate must provide concrete examples that illustrate how they meet the requirement. Failure to do so could result in the application being rejected from the process.

Should you be eliminated from this selection process, 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.

Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Duties

Enforcement Investigator (AO CAI-02):
• Enforces the Aeronautics Act to ensure compliance with the Air Regulations, Air Navigation Orders and other legally constituted Ministerial Directives.
• Investigates alleged violations to determine whether or not an offence occurred and make recommendations accordingly.
• Participate in multimodal investigations (pending training and level of complexity).

Civil Aviation Safety Inspector Flight Operations (AO CAI-03):
• Plans, coordinates, manages / leads and/or executes the delivery of aviation certification and safety oversight activities (including inspections and other surveillance activities) for individuals, organizations, and Minister’s delegates.
• Exercises Ministerial delegation of authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR’s), and conducts the oversight of Ministerial delegation to personnel within the organizations.
• On behalf of Transport Canada, as a subject matter expert in flight operations, airspace and aerodromes, communicates directly with all aviation personnel including individuals and senior managers of enterprises and organizations on all aspects of the Civil Aviation safety oversight program; and responds to queries from internal and external stakeholders and the general public on Civil Aviation legislation, certification, oversight and service activities pertaining to flight operations, airspace and aerodromes.

Work environment

TRANSPORT CANADA: A SMART CAREER MOVE!

Apply today for an opportunity to join Transport Canada.

We are looking for dynamic candidates that will help shape and build the future of Transport Canada. The persons selected will have the opportunity to increase their experience and expertise. We look forward to hearing from you!

Transport Canada employs over 5,000 talented and motivated employees working in the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, Pacific regions, and at our Ottawa headquarters. We develop policies and enforce acts and regulations that support transportation efficiency, safety, security, durability, and align with global standards. Our vision is of a safe, secure, durable, innovative and integrated transportation system that supports trade and economic growth, a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of Canada’s middle class. Our transportation agenda thrives to adopt new ways of thinking about how we deliver services and oversee the transportation system.

We are an employer that fosters employee well-being, provides an open and respectful workplace, competitive benefits and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.

Intent of the process

This is an Inventory. When you apply to Inventories, you are not applying for a specific vacancy, but to an inventory for future vacancies.

A pool of candidates may also be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions on a permanent or temporary basis in Dartmouth (Nova Scotia), Moncton (New Brunswick) and in St. John's (Newfoundland and Labrador).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
A secondary school diploma OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet
• Possession of a valid Category 1 Aviation Medical
• Possession of a Canadian Airline Transport Pilot Licence - AEROPLANE CATEGORY with a Group 1 Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence.
• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)
OR
• Possession of a valid Aviation Document Booklet
• Possession of a valid Category 1 Aviation Medical
• Possession of a Canadian Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Licence - HELICOPTER CATEGORY with a Group IV Instrument Rating that meets all applicable currency requirements to be able to exercise the privileges of the licence
• Possession of a Restricted Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate (endorsed Aeronautical)

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a pilot with a Canadian Air Operator, Private Operator, Flight Training Unit or in the Canadian Military

MINIMUM FLIGHT TIME:
• Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine aeroplanes OR
• Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in multi-engine helicopters OR
• Total of 3,000 hours flight time, which includes 1,500 hours as pilot-in-command of which 500 hours is in single engine turbine powered aeroplane

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

DEPENDING ON THE POSITION BEING STAFFED, ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MAY ALSO BE DEEMED AS AN ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION AND ONLY CANDIDATES AND PERSONS WITH A PRIORITY ENTITLEMENT WHO POSSESS THOSE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT SPECIFIC VACANCY.

EDUCATION:
• Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Post-secondary education in an aviation or related program to the position

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
• Holds a valid Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating – Aeroplane OR a Canadian Forces Instructor Category - Aeroplane
• Holds a valid Canadian Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating- Helicopter OR a Canadian Forces Instructor Category – Helicopter
• Holds an Airline Transport Pilot License – Helicopter

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in applying legislation or policies for the purpose of decision making
• Experience exercising Ministerial Authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
• Experience in conducting assessments or evaluation of compliance
• Experience in enforcing statutes and regulations
• Experience as a helicopter flight crewmember on offshore operations
• Experience in writing documents, such as investigative reports or court documents
• Experience in conducting investigations
• Experience in the planning OR coordination OR management OR execution of the delivery of aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS, or equivalent programs)
• Experience in working with risk management concepts and principles
• Experience as Chief Flight Instructor
• Experience as Operations Manager in sections 702, 703, 704, or 705 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR)
• Experience as Chief Pilot in sections 702, 703, 704, or 705 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing and able to travel to local, national and international destinations
• Willing and able to travel via all modes of transportation to remote and/or isolated locations
• Willing and able to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes, hazards)
• Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Canadian Civil Aviation legislation such as the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations, associated standards and guidance including knowledge of risk management techniques and Safety Management Systems (SMS)

COMPETENCIES:
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally

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

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

Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid Passport for international travel
• Possession of a valid Driver’s licence

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

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews. Candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is recommended to include an alternate email address in your profile. It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript.

Your application and your answers to the screening questions may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Please indicate your preferred official language in your 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.