REGIONAL MANAGER, AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION

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SCREENING QUESTIONS
It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the letter.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) ""IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW: Candidates must submit a cover letter providing CONCRETE EXAMPLES WHICH ILLUSTRATE, how they meet the education requirement and the experience factors listed in the essential qualifications and asset education and experience qualifications. FOR EACH EXPERIENCE CRITERIA, please provide the following MANDATORY information: 1 - Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired; 2 - Title of the position occupied and duration for which the candidate exercised its functions; 3 - Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating the experience was acquired. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER HOW YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL SCREENING CRITERIA (Education and Experience) MAY RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION."

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Candidates are entitled to participate in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Duties

This is a non-exhaustive list of duties of the position:

1. Develops, implements and manages aviation safety oversight plans(including assessments, validations ,audits, inspections and other surveillance and monitoring activities) related to aeronautical product development for individuals, enterprises, organizations and Minister’s delegates.

2. Exercises Ministerial delegation of authority under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), and manages the oversight of Ministerial delegation granted to enterprises, organizations and individuals within the service areas.

3. As a subject matter expert in aeronautical product approval/certification, leads/ manages professional engineering staff conducting oversight of approved organizations including AMO’s, AEO’s, DAOs, aircraft owners, operators, certificate holders, Minister’s delegates and foreign airworthiness authorities, culminating in the approval of aeronautical product designs and design changes; communicate with individuals and senior managers of organizations, enterprises and other government agencies on all aspects of the Civil Aviation personnel and Minister’s delegates.

4. Manages and directly supervises assigned human, financial and material resources, as well as Occupational Safety and Health(OSH) and administrative requirements; as required, leads / participates in multidisciplinary teams; and participates as a member of the Regional Operations Division Management Team, as required.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one EN-ENG-05 position on an indeterminate basis in Dorval, Quebec.

A pool of qualified and/or partially assessed candidates may be established to staff similar position with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, assignment, secondment or acting opportunities), security profiles and language requirements within Transport Canada (TC).

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Candidates must submit a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet all screening criteria (essential education and experience qualifications and any asset qualifications). It is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples to demonstrate that the qualification is met. You are encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. Resumes will only be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the letter. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information."

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

ED: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Significant* experience in managing aeronautical product certification programs.
EX2: Recent** experience supervising a workforce or team.
EX3: Recent** experience in applying risk management concepts and principles.

*Significant: is defined as the depth and breadth of experience working on a wide-range or activities associated with the full-time performance of the duties for a minimum of 6 years. At least one (1) year of this experience must have been attained in the last three (3) years.
**Recent is defined as experience gained within the last three (3) years.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have managed or supervised staff and/or a team by assigning work demonstrating that they have performed the majority of the following duties: following up on due dates, establishing required resource levels, reviewing work, establishing operational plans, budgets and performance standards. (Please indicate the number of staff and/or team members managed or supervised directly and length or time).

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

AEX1: Experience in working directly with FAA, EASA or other Civil Aviation Authority.
AEX2: Experience analyzing complex situations and making recommendations on preferred course of action.
AEX3: Experience in preparation and delivery of presentations to outside stakeholders (clients, associations, public).
AEX4: Experience in managing human and financial resources.
AEX5: Experiences in negotiating agreements.
AEX6: Experiences in leading change.

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

Bilingual - Non Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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

K1: Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
K2: Knowledge of aeronautical product certification processes and procedures.

KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Strategic Thinking
KLC3: Engagement
KLC4: Management Excellence (People Management)

A1: Written Communication
A2: Oral Communication

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

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/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; and
Willing and able to work remotely from home in a functional and ergonomic office-like setting that includes internet access.

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

COMMUNICATION
Communication with candidates for this process will be via email/PSRS. It is your responsibility to ensure accurate contact information is provided (and updated as required) and accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally: All written and verbal communication obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, will be used to evaluate the candidates. For instance, e-mails, phone calls, phone messages, screening questions, résumés and/or interview (but not limited to).

Time sensitive correspondence may be transmitted via email and it will be the candidate's responsibility to ensure they check their email regularly. Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

ASSESSMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
Random selection, invoking asset qualifications may be used in conjunction with other volume management strategies that can be applied at any stage in the staffing process.

ASSESSMENT – REFERENCE CHECKS
Those selected for assessment should be prepared to provide the names and contact information of recent references (recent is defined as within the last 2 years):

References must be available, have an in-depth knowledge of your work/projects, and must be able to answer specific questions pertaining to your experience, achievements and strengths.

References that are not reachable and/or not available are lowering the candidates’ chances to be found fully qualified and be considered for appointment. When providing names of references, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are available to respond in a timely manner.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of education as part of this selection process.

Candidates with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

ASSESSMENT – TRAVEL EXPENSES
Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to evaluation purposes.

ASSESSMENT – RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling will only be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Supporting documentation will be required at the time of your request to be rescheduled.

Possible reasons for alternate assessment dates:
· Medical reason with doctor's certificate;
· Death in the immediate family;
· Professional obligation (proof required);
· Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans; or
· Religious reasons.

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

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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.