FLIGHT SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGIST

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Intent of the process

The intent is to create a pool of qualified candidates that will be used to staff similar positions at Transport Canada within the National Capital Region.

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

ED: A secondary school diploma AND a completion of an acceptable program in
electronics technology

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

NOTE: Normally, an acceptable training program in electronics technology involves the completion of two to three years of post-secondary study in this subject.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1: Experience in troubleshooting hardware and/or software systems.

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

Assets:

OC1: possess an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license.

Experience

AEX1: Experience in the operation and maintenance of full flight simulators that are qualified to Level “D” Transport Canada or equivalent and flight training devices.
AEX2: Experience in the operation and maintenance of avionics and aircraft systems.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of analogue and digital electronic theory.
K2: Knowledge of computer systems operation, maintenance and troubleshooting including hardware and software structures.
K3: Knowledge in the use of modern test equipment.

Abilities

A1: Ability to troubleshoot systems to identify deficiencies in the simulator software or hardware
A2: Ability to interpret equipment condition information originating from write-ups in logbooks or user debriefings.
A3: Ability to analyze and synthesize information, identify options and exercise judgment in order to determine the best solution; adapt to the situation.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A5: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability

PS1: Teamwork
PS2: Effective interpersonal relationships
PS3: Initiative
PS4: Motivation to learn and to move forward
PS5: Self-sufficiency

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e., Education and Experience Qualifications, both Essential and Assets) in the screening questions. 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.

Only applications submitted online through the jobs.gc.ca website will be considered.

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.