Technical Team Lead, Flight Operations

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***VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline that they meet each of the screening criteria (i.e. Education, Occupational Certification 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.

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

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 6,000 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.

TC HAS A LOT TO OFFER:
- Competitive salaries with annual increases;
- Continuous learning and career advancement;
- Starting at 3 weeks of holidays per year;
- Flexible work arrangements – possibility of teleworking and modified work weeks to help you balance your personal and work life; and
- Advantageous pension regime and other benefits

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff an indeterminate (permanent) position in Moncton, NB.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Transport Canada in other locations, as indicated on the poster. These positions may be staffed on an indeterminate basis (which could include deployments for employees that are already employed at level) or temporary basis (specified period, acting, assignment or secondment).

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:
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:
- Experience in the planning, coordination, management and/or execution of the delivery of aviation safety programs
- Experience in managing or supervising a team or workforce
- Recent experience (within the last 5 years) applying risk management concepts and principles

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 EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in financial and human resources management
- Experience in dealing with sensitive issues and providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior management
- Experience in consulting, negotiating and establishing partnerships

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AT THE MANAGER LEVEL*:
- Create Vision and Strategy
- Mobilize People
- Uphold Integrity and Respect
- Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
- Promote Innovation and Guide Change
- Achieve Results

*Key Leadership Competency profile and examples of effective and ineffective behaviours: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile/examples-effective-ineffective-behaviours.html

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)

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

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.