Project Certification Manager / Senior Engineer, Delegations and Surveillance

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Assessment accommodation

PROOF OF EDUCATION AND FOREIGN CREDENTIALS:
You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials at the time of assessment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Therefore if you don’t have a Canadian equivalency, please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at 416-962-9725 or by email at: www.cicic.ca.

HOW TO APPLY:
You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and each of the experience criteria listed in the essential qualifications and any of the applicable asset qualifications on the Statement of Merit Criteria, for the initial screening, by answering the online screening questions. Please be sure to include substantiating details that clearly outline the breadth of experience as well as relevant timelines.
Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (Education, Experience, Essential and Asset (if applicable) may result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

**You can apply for Stream A, Stream B or both streams. Please ensure you answer the screening question related to which Stream(s) you are applying for**

Duties

The Project Certification Manager (STREAM A) is responsible for:

• Leading multidisciplinary specialist teams and managing the delivery of NAC projects through the provision of specialized engineering project management services for the process related to Canadian aeronautical product design approval and the validation of foreign aeronautical product approvals in Canada.
• Providing advice to Transport Canada staff, other government departments, delegates, the aviation industry, associations, international airworthiness organizations and the public on the application of regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to the processes governing aeronautical product design approval.
• Providing support and advice to the Delegation and Surveillance Division in the review of Ministerial delegates’ documented processes for design approval of aeronautical products.
• Supports the evolution of the regulatory framework by participating in international and domestic committees and working groups and by providing leadership and direction for the evolution of processes and policies governing the design approval of aeronautical products.

The Senior Engineer, Delegations and Surveillance (STREAM B) is responsible for:

• Managing the NAC Ministerial Delegation program
• Managing the NAC Surveillance program of Delegates and Design Approval document holders though formal inspections.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining the NAC Quality Management System
• Managing the National program for Safety Management Systems oversight of Design Organizations as it contributes to Canada’s State Safety Program that is mandated by ICAO.

The Delegations and Surveillance Division works in collaboration with Industry and other Divisions within NAC to administer the above programs. The ability to work independently as well as teams (leading or specialist) is required on a daily basis. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously requires individuals to be highly organized, and able to deal with potentially challenging situations.

Work environment

Our office is located at 159 Cleopatra Drive in Nepean, Ontario.

National Aircraft Certification (NAC) establishes and regulates standards for aeronautical products designed and operated in Canada, and guides the aerospace industry with respect to certification in highly technical fields such as:
• aircraft design, structures, avionics;
• electrical and mechanical systems;
• power plants;
• equipment;
• engineering flight tests.

NAC is responsible for approving new and modified aeronautical products built or operated in Canada by:
• reviewing and verifying design and performance data;
• supervising and performing ground and flight tests;
• awarding Transport Canada Type Certificates;
• continuing airworthiness of aeronautical products.

Intent of the process

The results of this process will initially be used to staff one English essential position on an indeterminate basis.

A partially or fully assessed pool of candidates may also be created to be used to staff positions with various linguistic profiles (English essential, bilingual imperative BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC), as required at future dates within Transport Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

OR

Occupational Certification

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

Note: Candidates will be asked to provide proof of education or eligibility for certification.

Degree equivalency

Experience

EX1: Significant* and recent** engineering experience in design, development, testing, certification, in-service support or airworthiness of aeronautical products or experience in project management within a technical environment.

*Significant is defined as having 5 or more years of experience whilst progressively acquiring increased responsibilities
**Recent experience is defined as within the last 10 years.

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

Experience

FOR BOTH STREAMS:
AEX1: Experience in applying safety and risk management concepts and principles within a technical environment
AEX2: Experience in providing guidance to others on the interpretation or application of Civil Aviation regulations, standards or guidance material related to Aircraft Certification process or Delegation

STREAM A:
AEX3: Experience in managing product certification programs.
AEX4: Experience in managing civil aeronautical product certification programs.

STREAM B:
AEX5: Experience in auditing design, quality assurance, or safety management systems

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

Various language requirements

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

Knowledge

K1: Knowledge of current technology trends influencing aeronautical designs.
K2: Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices

Key Leadership Competencies

KLC1: Values and Ethics
KLC2: Thinking Things Through
KLC3: Excellence through Results
KLC4: Engagement

Abilities

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3: Ability to solve problems.
A4: Ability to manage projects in a matrix environment.

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

Knowledge

FOR BOTH STREAMS:
AK1: Knowledge in engineering principles and practices, related to aircraft, aircraft engines or other aeronautical products.
AK2: Knowledge of safety and risk management concepts and principles
AK3: Knowledge of the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards related to the certification, validation or delegation of Civil aeronautical products

STREAM A:
AK4: Knowledge of the Foreign Civil Airworthiness Requirements and related bilateral agreements with TCCA.
AK5: Knowledge of processes and procedures governing design approval of Civil aeronautical products in Canada

STREAM B:
AK6: Knowledge of quality assurance, Quality Management Systems (QMS, ISO 9001) or Safety Management Systems (SMS) principles/practices.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing and able to travel nationally and internationally as required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.

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

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.