Civil Aviation Safety Inspector, Cabin Safety/Aviation Occupational Health and Safety

Update: Amendment to experience factor

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

You will be required to show how you demonstrate the essential qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience) for the initial screening through answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

Duties

Our work in Cabin Safety and Aviation Occupational Health and Safety varies day to day. You will be assigned a number of air operators to oversee and provide a level of service to the work that they generate and submit for review and approval. This will have an impact on how your day progresses. This requires an ability to be able to shift your work and adapt to changing priorities and demands. The companies that we provide this level of service to range in operations from Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) 703-705 operations. The importance of knowledge and experience in these areas will provide you with a regulatory understanding of the work conducted by the air operators.

One day you could be reviewing Flight Attendant Manual submissions and Flight Attendant Training program submissions. The next day you could be reviewing an air operator’s safety features card, an MEL review or conducting a fatality investigation as part of a team of 2 officers possibly taking you to the scene of the accident.

As an Inspector each day will bring different work and challenges as departmental priorities arise and you need to be able to react and adjust accordingly. This is a strong team environment where your skills and outputs are valued and measured.
We offer an extensive training program on how to be an inspector at Transport Canada. This training program consists of in-person, online and on the job training/shadowing.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join an established organization that values strong regulatory relationships with the Civil Aviation Industry and provides a good work/life balance environment.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position. An essentially qualified pool of candidates resulting from this staffing process will be established and may be used to fill similar positions with various tenures (Indeterminate and Term) depending on the position being staffed.

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
Successful completion of post-secondary education, or an acceptable combination* of education and experience.

* Acceptable combination is defined as successful completion of a secondary school education AND minimum three (3) years of experience as a flight attendant manager, cabin safety developer and/or instructor in safety and emergency procedures with a Canadian air operator.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant and recent experience* in at least one of the following areas for a Canadian Air Operator:
o Manager or Supervisor of flight attendants**;
o Instructor of flight attendants in safety and emergency procedures;
o Developer of an air operator’s flight attendant safety and emergency procedures.
AND

Experience working in the aviation industry with the Canada Labour Code Part II or the Aviation Occupational Health and Safety Regulations(AOSHRS).


* Note: Significant defined as a minimum of accumulative three (3) years and recent defined as within 5 years.
**Note: Flight Attendant Incharge experience is not equivalent supervisory experience.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience as a Flight Attendant Manager for a Canadian Air Operator.
• Experience in development of training programs in an aviation environment.
• Experience working on aircraft with 50 or less passenger seats.
• Experience working on aircraft with more than 50 passenger seats.
• Experience as a qualified crew member on a transport category aeroplane flying international routes.
• Experience working with a foreign air operator.
• Experience on Occupational Health and Safety Committees or as an Occupational Health and Safety Representative, working with the Canada Labour Code Part II.
• Experience conducting hazardous occurrence investigations.
• Experience in conducting audits or evaluations of compliance.
• Experience in managing projects.
• Experience in conducting training and information briefings.
• Experience in developing or evaluating Management Systems.
• Experience in applying risk management concepts and principles.
• Experience in using a computer for word processing, email and internet.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Aeronautics Act, Canadian Aviation Regulations and the Commercial Air Service Standards pertaining to cabin safety;
• Knowledge of flight attendant training programs, training techniques and training devices;
• Knowledge of aircraft cabin configurations, systems and equipment;
• Knowledge of flight attendant safety and emergency procedures; and
• Knowledge of the flight attendant manual and flight attendant training standards.

ABILITIES:
• Ability to communicate orally
• Ability to communicate in writing

COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented.

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED(S)
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 REQUIREMENT(S)
• Willing and able to perform work requiring significant manual and physical dexterity (e.g. bending, reaching, lifting, carrying heavy documents and equipment, etc.);
• Willing and able to sit for long periods of time (e.g. during in-flight inspections, while monitoring air operator training and other surveillance activities, etc.); and
• Required to work in an aviation environment (i.e. noise, fumes and hazards).

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

• Possession of a valid provincial motor vehicle driver’s license;
• Possess a valid Canadian Passport;
• Willing and able to travel extensively and independently via all modes of transportation; and
• Willing and able to work overtime, irregular hours and weekends.

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Candidates from outside the Federal Public Service may be required to pay for their own travel expenses for this selection process.

A variety of tools and methods may be used to assess candidates including, but not limited to, written tests, standardized tests, interviews, and/or 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 candidates.

Random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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 should check emails regularly and ensure their email address accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may result in elimination from this process.

Candidates will be required to provide original 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.

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.