INVENTORY- Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness and Airworthiness (Manufacturing)

Important messages

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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.

Please note that there are two(2) Streams in this process:
Stream 1: Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness
Stream 2: Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Airworthiness (Manufacturing)

Information you must provide:
You must clearly identify which Stream(s) you are applying for in your application

Your application in this inventory will be active for 180 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My jobs menu of your account 10 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

We are accepting applications until January 8, 2021 to create an inventory of qualified candidates. However, you should apply now! Applications will be pulled as positions are identified for staffing.

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 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.

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.

Intent of the process

ANTICIPATORY

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
(Stream 1 and Stream 2):
Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree in aircraft maintenance or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience related to aircraft maintenance and/or manufacturing.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Stream 1:
CASI-Airworthiness, a valid Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) License, (Category M1 OR Category M2 OR Category M1/M2 or Category E).

EXPERIENCE:
STREAM 1:
EX1: Extensive* and Recent** experience (Stream 1):
Holding Aircraft Certifying Authority (ACA) or Shop Certifying Authority (SCA) in a Canadian approved aircraft maintenance organization (AMO)
OR
Holding certifying authority within a Canadian approved manufacturing organization
OR
Holding supervisory or Quality assurance*** responsibilities for activities conducted under an AMO or Approved Manufacturer.

Definitions:
*Extensive experience: the performance of complex activities in a wide variety of situations and has six (6) or more years of Industry experience as a licensed AME.
**Recent: experience acquired within the last 6 years.
***Quality Assurance: programs include quality control and/or quality assurance systems

STREAM 2:
EX1: Extensive* and Recent** experience (Steam 2)
Holding Aircraft Certifying Authority (ACA) or Shop Certifying Authority (SCA) in a Canadian approved aircraft maintenance organization (AMO)
OR
Holding certifying authority within a Canadian approved manufacturing organization
OR
Holding supervisory or Quality assurance*** responsibilities for activities conducted under an AMO or Approved Manufacturer.

EX2: Extensive experience* in the performance or supervision of aeronautical product manufacturing processes. (Stream 2)

Definition:
*Extensive Experience: We expect the candidate has performed various activities and have six (6) or more years of industry experience in the performance or supervision of aeronautical product manufacturing processes
**Recent: experience acquired within the last 6 years.
***Quality Assurance: programs include quality control and/or quality assurance systems

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE (AEX)

AEX1: Experience using software applications other than word processing and spreadsheet software such as: PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, etc. (Stream 1 and 2)

AEX2: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Rotor Craft operations:(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX3: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Airline operations;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX4: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Air Taxi operations;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX5: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Recreational aircraft;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX6: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Manufacturing processes (welding, plating, etc.); (Stream 1)

AEX7: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Avionics maintenance and repair;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX8: Extensive experience* working in an environment dealing with Non-destructive testing methods;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX9: Extensive experience* in the inspection, modification, repair or manufacturing of aeronautical products;(Stream 1)

AEX10: Experience in writing documents, such as investigative reports or court documents;(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX11: Experience in conducting interviews of suspects and witnesses.(Stream 1 and 2)

AEX12: Extensive experience* in the supervision or management of quality assurance programs**.(Stream 1 and 2)

Definition:
*By extensive experience, we expect the candidate has performed complex activities in a wide variety of situations.

**Quality programs include quality control and/or quality assurance systems

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
(Stream 1 and 2)
K1: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards that relate to the maintenance and/or manufacturing of aeronautical products.
K2: Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Safety Management Systems as they apply to maintenance and/or manufacturing programs.

ABILITIES
(Stream 1 and 2)
A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.


PERSONAL SUITABILITY
(Stream 1 and 2)
PS1: Demonstrating Integrity & Respect
PS2: Self-management
PS3: Business partnering skills
PS4: Leadership
PS5: Working effectively with Others
PS6: Showing Initiative and Action Oriented

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
Transport Canada is committed to employment equity. In order to ensure representation, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-identifying (at the time of application) as a member of a visible minority group.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(Stream 1 and 2)
Willing and able to work overtime and/or irregular hours as assigned including on short notice.

Willing and able to occasionally perform inspection and oversight activities in various aviation environments that may be hazardous.

Conditions of employment

Secret Security Clearance
Must be willing and able to travel frequently
Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

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.

In assessing candidates, assessment boards may use a variety of tools and methods including, but not limited to, reviews of past performance and accomplishments, written tests, interviews, PSC tests and reference checks. In addition, all information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

Random selection may be used.

A top-down screening approach may be undertaken. Only the top ranking candidates may be invited to the assessment phase of the process.

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. 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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.