Technical and Publication Officer

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Assessment accommodation

*** INSTRUCTIONS YOU MUST FOLLOW ***

You must submit a complete application, consisting of answers to screening questions which clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (education and experiences) and a résumé. The screening questions will be used as the primary tool in the screening process and the résumé will only be used to substantiate the information provided.

In your response to the screening questions, please provide concrete examples and the following MANDATORY information:

1. Name of the department, organization or employer where the experience was acquired;
2. Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions;
3. Specific details of tasks, projects, or accomplishments demonstrating how the experience was acquired.

Please note that point form, “copy and paste" from your resume and comments such as “refer to my attached resume” will NOT be accepted. Failure to provide this information in the requested format WILL result in your application being rejected.

*NOTE: Please note your application and your answers to the screening questionnaire may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Duties

Provides editorial services and proofreading of technical documents for the National Aircraft Certification Branch, for the communication and distribution of safety publications to inform aircraft owners/operators and maintenance personnel of potential safety hazards.

Manages the Annual Airworthiness Information Report (AAIR) program related to the Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 501 by defining the requirements, communicating these to all aircraft owners and ensuring compliance with regulation.

Determines user requirements, coordinates the implementation of system enhancements, and performs user acceptance testing for various Continuing Airworthiness Web Information System (CAWIS) modules related to the AAIR program and modules related to the publication and distribution of safety related documents to the aviation community worldwide.

Work environment

The position being staffed is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Nepean, Ontario.

Intent of the process

We intend to staff 1 position indeterminately.

A partially assessed or fully assessed pool of candidates may be created to staff this position or similar positions with various tenures within Transport Canada at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Nepean. The pool will not be shared with other Transport Canada branches or departments.

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:

Post-secondary education or specialized training/courses in the field related to the position being staffed.

Degree equivalency

Essential Experience:
EX1: Experience in researching information and formulating recommendations.

EX2: Extensive experience* in editing and proofreading complex texts written in English or French.

EX3: Experience in project management.

*Extensive experience (depth and/or breadth): refers to experience acquired through editing in a range of relevant areas. Such experience is normally acquired through full-time employment over a period of at least 2 years.
For the experience elements, a concise description outlining the nature and scope of the experience and the candidate’s substantive participation must be provided. This information will be used for screening purposes.

Abilities:
A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A2: Ability to work effectively under pressure.
A3: Ability to manage a heavy workload in order to plan and set priorities to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Attention to detail
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Reliability
PS4: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS5: Reasoning and problem solving

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

Asset Experience:
AEX1: Experience in proofreading French translated documents and revising translated text.

AEX2: Experience in the quality control (ex: analysis, revision, transcription) of documents or reports.

AEX3: Experience defining business requirements for computer software or performing user acceptance testing (UAT).

AEX4: Experience coding with HTML.

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (PPB/PPB)
A "P" in the linguistic profile indicates a requirement (written comprehension and written expression) for technical or specialized language skills. The P level will be assessed during the written exam period. This is not assessed through the Public Service Commission.

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - This factor is not used at the selection stage. The hiring department is responsible for the security clearance process.
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

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, 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.

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

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.